Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

My grandson has pancreatic cancer, has had chemo which they took him off because it was the highest dose they could give him, then radiation...

We are all in different places, both literally and figuratively, but we share so much through our virtual friendship. Wherever you're at, I wish you...

I had mentioned having the HIPEC procedure in one of the other discussions and there was interest from others in more discussion, so here goes....

I have a 12mm IPMN: CT and MRI. I’m scheduled for EUS-FNA on Wednesday. I have symptoms now: upper back pain, stomach pain, nausea, weight...

Welcome to the Pancreatic Cancer group on Mayo Clinic Connect.This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with pancreatic cancer or...

I'm new to the Mayo board, but not a Mayo patient and not in MN. This week I received a new diagnosis of locally advanced...

Has anyone experienced the need for dental extractions while on chemo? My wife needs a couple of tooth extractions/surgeries and replacements in order to eat...

One of my relatives has recently been diagnosed as pancreatic cancer on body and tail. Surgery was immediately performed to remove the part of body...

How would yall feel about fluctuating/rising CA-19?Diagnosed August 2022 (ca19 of 174). Surgery July 2023 (ca19 of 12 at surgery, 43 a month after surgery)....

Good Morning! I am so happy to find this support group for PC. I was diagnosed and confirmed with stage IV in August. Chemo starts...

I've posted twice about my frustrations with my first oncologist. I asked for a referral to another MD, and yesterday (Fri 7/14) we met for...

Anyone know how to obtain the drug Saltikva which earned fast-track FDA approval in Jan 2022. Studies have shown the Salmonella IL2 drug Saltikva doubled...

I am 70 and was diagnosed with Stage 1 pan can 9/23. Initially took Abraxane/Gemzar for 2 months, then stopped due to chemo- induced pneumonia/pneumonitis...

From the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, January 2021. Pancreatic cancer New treatments, better outcomes Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an...

I was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer July of 2017. The tumor markers were 6670. A 2 inch tumor was found in the head...

So my aunt has continued to get tested for what looks like what might be pancreatic cancer. Today she was supposed to get her biopsy...

Hello I am 36 yrs women, detected with a 5.8 cm cyst on the tail of my pancreas on Aug 16 and had acute pancreatitis....

Brother was diagnosed with stage IV pancan. He had his first treatment of folfirinox last week. He did alright but did have 3 full days...

My Dr wants to remove my entire pancreas spleen and stomach. I’ll be type 1 diabetic and have chronic diarrhea. I’m not sure about life...

Hey y'all, my mother just had a major cancer surgery at Mayo that removed her gallbladder, a third of her stomach, appendix, and spleen. She...