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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

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New diagnosis: locally advanced pancreatic cancer
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 17, 2023
Members near Denver, CO: Help us improve the patient portal
Do you live in the Denver, Colorado area?The Mayo Clinic design team is seeking feedback on Mayo Clinic’s patient portal and conducting in-person interviews near...
Support Group: Just Want to Talk
Last active: Apr 1 9:21am
Pancreatic cancer with post-surgery splenic lymph metastasis
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 27, 2022
Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?
I do not have diarrhea, but I have many bowel movements as my digestive system doesn't seem to get the nutrients needed. I go uup...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 23 3:30pm
Hello~ I have a new diagnosis - Stage IV PC
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Sep 5, 2022
Met my new oncologist yesterday
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2023
Drug Doubles Survival Time - Saltikva
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 8:54am
2nd opinion would require a diag. lap within 90 days of last one
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 19 9:08am
Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?
We all know what hiccups are, right? They are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm — the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen and...
Last active: Jun 12 3:48am
Pancreatic Cancer Stage IV and in partial remission
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 2022
Distal pancreactomy with shrinking cyst
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....
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 6, 2023
Unable to get a sample for a biopsy
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 1, 2023
Stage IV
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 18, 2023
Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?
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...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 29, 2023
My Sister's Battle with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
Well, we are now at about 10 months from the time she became jaundiced. We got to Mayo within ten days or so, had full...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 28, 2023
Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?
I'm a 74 y.o. guy diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma at the head of my pancreas (Stage 1b). My initial diagnosis and first round of Folfirinox occurred...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2023
Pancreatitis: Questions about further investigations
I have been hospitalized. 4 x in last 6 months with acute pancreatitis. My liver enzymes go high, then go down, except the Alkaline Phosphate,...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 3, 2023
Recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancerous tumor - awaiting PET
My 70 yr old father in law became ill around thanksgiving with chronic diarrhea; thought it was the flu, started to loose lots of weight,...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 17, 2022
Surgical options for borderline resectable/locally advanced tumors
My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2022. She was not eligible for surgery at the time due to SMA encasement, so she...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 1, 2023
Pancreatic cancer and CA19-9
I have just finished my 13th Folfirinox regimen for pancreatic cancer stage IV. I was diagnosed in May of 2022. I still have no symptoms...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Feb 5, 2023