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@wpprescott I hope you are doing better now, and the trial was positive. Re your weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535936/

Discussion: Negative Turn in a Long Journey

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 2:09pm

@mnewland99 My Whipple was in 2016. I don't think it was standard then to provide information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519657/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 3:08pm

I take creon and it causes gas and bloating. I tried cutting back and I lose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498310/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed. What helps control symptoms of gas and bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 7:45pm

@tomrennie Hello Ron, will the labs were ok to continue the chemo tomorrow… and the liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492949/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer stage 4: staying hopeful with your support

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 7:07pm

@hopeful33250 @whipple123 At my lowest, after the Whipple (June 2025) and maybe 6 rounds of chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475314/

Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 4:25pm

I am so sorry to hear that they are sure it is pancreatic cancer. To keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447890/

Discussion: San Francisco Bay Area doctor recommendation

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

Mine started with digestive c problems then eating problems then 30 pounds weight loss. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444180/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2025

I’m 73 and I’m having the whipper in the new year at the university of PA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442540/

Discussion: Is Whipple surgery recommended for 81-year old?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

@hopeful33250 thanks for reaching out. The sous vide approach was a combination of dumb luck at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438099/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Sometimes no growth:no shrinkage can be due to necrosis in the tumor. However with his elevated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394962/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Sorry to hear the news. My son who was same age as your son, had gastrointestinal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344261/

Discussion: What were your symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

All the zenpep does is provide the mechanism for the adsorption of nutrients out of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329164/

Discussion: What to eat after the Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

Thanks for the response. I am taking omeprazole daily in the AM. I take my enzymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322824/

Discussion: One Year Post-TP: Reflecting on the Journey and seeking support

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2025

Hi, my dad has Stage IV with the main tumor on the head of his pancreas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297444/

Discussion: Severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer: What can be done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

@asufloss, I am writing to wish you the best of everything these coming weeks :(smooth surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248456/

Discussion: Anyone have preventative surgery for IPMN (not cancer)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

I don't know where you live, but the cyst should be tested for genetic cancer markers....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231496/

Discussion: Cyst on Pancreas?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

I don't really remember specific physical sensations other than the spasms that I described to some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230878/

Discussion: Has anyone had post Whipple stomach issues?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

I had my Whipple six months ago. I have also noticed that certain foods give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189948/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I guess I am the only one who has not had any trouble eating. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151404/

Discussion: What are we looking at?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I had a pylorus preserving Whipple procedure, meaning none of my stomach was removed. Relatively little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143910/

Discussion: Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024