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Hello crickard70! Are you the one who had a total pancreatectomy around Nov. 21? I was...

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Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

My wife had surgery 2/20/20 which removed 60% of the pancreas, gaul bladder, spleen, 23 lymph...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2020

I had the Whipple on 2/8/19. I can eat, even much more than I should considering...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

I just received a call from my radiologist. My treatments start tomorrow (Thursday, March 19). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285151/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2020

Is there any way they can lower the dose of the modified Folfirinox? Originally my MD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896820/

Discussion: CEA and CA19-9 Results as Predictors of Treatment Outcome

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

I’ve had Whipple surgery and chemo for stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I also take creon and...

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Hello, my father had chronic pancreatitis and had to go through the Whipple procedure as it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173084/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

After my Whipple, I endured nearly daily diarrhea and sudden urgency. One of my surgeons suggested...

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Discussion: Post Whipple Surgery incontinence - Underwear?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

@markymarkfl Wondering if you would be a candidate for histotripsy to clear the liver? Esp if...

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Discussion: Anyone familiar with the clinical trial RMC-6236? Or how to enroll?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 24 7:16am

My sister is going through this mental struggle now that the physical struggle is slowly getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794190/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

We did meet w/Dr and she has postponed any treatment for one month to see if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907831/

Discussion: CEA and CA19-9 Results as Predictors of Treatment Outcome

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

I was diagnosed as IIb. Symptoms were nausea, diarrhea, and I was unable to control my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208575/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2018

Hi, I read your post and had some questions, my mom is starting Chemo next week,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958291/

Discussion: Started chemo for pancreatic cancer and already want to quit

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Similar here: With bigger meals, usually 1 creon before, 1 during, and 1 after works for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860468/

Discussion: Still losing weight: Does timing of Creon help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

There are several different drugs in the treatment, all with different side effects. My oncologist prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797392/

Discussion: Immune system after Folfirinox: What precautions are necessary?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Ask for a shot of Atropine prior to them administering Irinotecan, which is the drug that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908558/

Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Hey @loklcw, Looking for those pesky ‘what ifs’ in the future are really detrimental. Yes, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742871/

Discussion: Benign or Malignant IPMN? What to do next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Hello all! I had Whipple in February 2024 with clear margins but some lymph node and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195071/

Discussion: Who else has had Gem-Abraxane chemo regimen and for how long?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I had never heard of Capesitebine before my doctor prescribed it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986924/

Discussion: Your experience with IMRT (radiation) + capecitebine (oral chemo)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

I was diagnosed on June 13,2022 with pancreatic cancer. I was hospitalized and had the Whipple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796539/

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

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