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I had a Whipple 5/13/22 at age 70. Eating small amounts of food throughout the day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058236/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I hopeful the group can add some information on pain management. Because of bad reaction to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013605/

Discussion: Anyone using oxycodone to manage cancer pain? Please share.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Yes, I was upset with my PCP response and made it known. I’ve learned a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939910/

Discussion: Why CA-19-9 Test not included in annual lab tests

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I take Olanzapine every night. 10mg on day of infusion and next four nights. Then back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887190/

Discussion: Stage IV

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Sorry to say that my brain is so muddled these days that I'm not sure I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882111/

Discussion: Nothing left to offer in the way of therapy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

My husband was about 80% recovered from Whipple when they urged starting chemo. He is having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896813/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Signs and symptoms included a bit of diarrhea, constant steatorrhea, stool color much lighter than usual,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872299/

Discussion: Anyone have high lipase and amylase before diagnosis?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Thank you so much for this information. I actually had some labs done in the ER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724391/

Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

Hello, It seems I am on a similar path as yours. I could not do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090427/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

My husband had 4 months of Folfirinox, followed by 3 weeks of chemoradiation. The chemo drug...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737831/

Discussion: Radiation and chemo for pancreatic cancer: Is it effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

So I have worked extra hard the last few days to eat those small meals and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872089/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Not sure who the they is you are talking about. There is prescription medication to treat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203383/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 8:21pm

I'm now 11 months post-Whipple, which I had 8 months after my first PC diagnosis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869601/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I thought of some other things. Fluids will be important if she has diarrhea and/or vomiting....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958569/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@icelander19 I take creon to aid with digestion. Dose is based on my weight and/or amount...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857494/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

Hi Frances - thanks for the info. My mom is being seeing by a GI doctor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857055/

Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I did not have any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. I was already on a good dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058161/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Hello Teresa, Thank you very much for the quick response. The doctors told me that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984784/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

@ayeo , I was diagnosed 3.5 years ago with resectable PDAC at age 58. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218572/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: Adenocarcinoma

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 11:06pm

Just my thoughts. If you are having Whipple, you are already in the top 20% or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100155/

Discussion: Bird picking at food after Whipple surgery and Creon

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024