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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

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Thinking of pursuing a second opinion at Mayo Clinic
My wife was diagnosed 6/2024 with a penny sized malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas.Original Chemo cycle started July 15 and included Folfirinox and after...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 29 3:51pm
Mayo Rochester oncologist referral for pancreatic cancer
I would greatly appreciate any oncologist recommendations for the Mayo Rochester location. I would especially like to hear from anyone whose Adenocarcinoma was surgically removed...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 7, 2020
Which Mayo Clinic is best for pancreatic cancer?
Which of the mayo clinics is the best for advanced pancreatic cancer
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 27, 2023
Getting a second opinion on treatment from Mayo
My Drs are currently discussing their recommendation for my follow up treatment after an ipmn cyst was removed from the tail of my pancreas. The...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 27 3:53pm
Anyone had pancreatic cancer treatment at mayo?
My brother 56 yrs old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May this year (2016). He hasn't gotten a second opinion yet. We are in...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 14, 2017
Radiation for pancreatic cancer, locally or at Mayo Clinic?
Hi there my dad was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer in December have done four rounds of chemo back at home because it is...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2020
Distal pancreatectomy scheduled at Mayo: Logistical questions
Hi All, Several questions: Has anyone stayed at Aspen Suites across the street from St. Mary's? Also, do they let you spend the night in...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 11, 2022
Question on Chemo: How often? At Mayo or locally administered?
I know I am putting the proverbial cart in front of the horse here, but I have a question regarding Cemo treatment,… Are most treatments...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Oct 17, 2022
How to get admitted by Mayo Clinic without delay?
Hi there, I have been diagnosed with Pancreas cancer a few days ago after the ERCP exam. I live in Columbus Ohio, wanted to go...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 25, 2023
Packing for our trip to Mayo Clinic. What to bring?
My husband and I are getting ready for an approx week at Mayo in Rochester. How does someone pack for something like this? I just...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 18, 2020
How to engage with Mayo Clinic for Pancreatic Cancer for husband
My husband is currently in the hospital going through final stages of testing to see what is causing his bile duct to not empty which...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Feb 16, 2023
New Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis— seeking treatment at Mayo
My dad was just diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. He is 68 and in Illinois, just one month shy of retirement with my mom and our...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 23, 2021
Spot on tail of pancreas: Going to Mayo for second opinion
Update: A few weeks ago they discovered a spot on the tail of my husband's pancreas during a CT scan for his melanoma. Dr said...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2023
Anyone treated for pancreatic cancer at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?
HiWondering if anybody has used this particular location for pancreatic cancer treatment?If so, any thoughts or particular doctor recommendations, etc?Thank you
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 23, 2023
help contacting correct billing specialist at mayo clinic Rochester?
I have drafted a letter explaining my financial situation and offering a one time payment to cover my medical responsibilities. Could someone please provide me...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 16, 2023
New diagnosis of early and small pancreatic cancer, Whipple at Mayo?
My husband has been diagnosed with primary localized pancreatic cancer in the head of the pancreas without vascular involvement. He is otherwise healthy , 57...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 9, 2022
Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo
Mayo Clinic's Cancer Education Center just uploaded a new self-learning course to help people (patients and caregivers) living with cancer to manage stress.You can work...
Last active: Jul 25, 2022
Newly diagnosed with stage 3: Should we call Mayo Clinic?
My husband got diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer today. So far hasn’t spread. I’m in Arkansas. They want to start him on chemo shrink...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Feb 13, 2022
Step-down or home health post Whipple
Waiting to find out if I'll be having Whipple at Mayo Jax. I do not have a caregiver and am wondering if Mayo has a...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 6, 2023
Whipple procedure and follow up chemo
I had the Whipple procedure done at Mayo 2/8/19 and got out of hospital on 2/19. Had to go back to my local hospital a...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 18, 2022