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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...
Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?
Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail of the pancreas, stage 4, metastasized to the lymph nodes. My husband's oncologist...
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...
Negative Turn in a Long Journey
I was diagnosed with PC in March 2023 just after my 60th birthday, and have frequently checked this forum, read most of the posts and...
How long for biopsy results?
Hi--it's me with yet another biopsy question. I'm working with my aunt to get her to one of the larger pancreatic centers for a second...
Seeking input re: questions to ask my oncologist 5 weeks post-Whipple
Hello, and thanks for helping me. I know that this is a lot to read thru, and if you don't feel like it, I get...
Any successful experiences with GemAbrax after awful side effects?
My dad was diagnosed 12/20/2024 with Stage 2 Adenocarcinoma Pancreatic Cancer. We were told originally it was only 2cm and he was the perfect candidate...
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...
The Roller Coaster Ride of Cancer
Hello to all of you who have had cancer diagnosis and treatments.The past couple of months I have been on a roller coaster ride with...
How did you pick a hospital for pancreatic cancer care?
Hi-I just found out that my aunt has a high probability of having pancreatic cancer. They detected a cyst in her pancreas while screening for...
End game. What to expect?
I'm a 75 year old guy 15 months into my fight with pancreatic cancer. When I asked my Mayo Clinic oncologist what was my prognosis...
When to "stop"
Hi everyone, After my mom came back from her consultation at Mayo in February with positive news, I felt like our family could finally have...
Celebrating Life after Pancreatic Cancer!
Today is May 9. Five years ago, on May 9, 2014, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Two days after my diagnosis, my wife and...
What is it like after Whipple surgery plus 1 1/2 years?
Hello to everyone! I have not posted on this site for some time, but realize there are continually those folks who are facing pancreatic cancer,...
Benign or Malignant IPMN? What to do next?
Hey all and as per my name I am Mario. I hope you "well" and safe.. Why somebody from the UK be at these forums?...
IPMN 2 cm mass head of pancreas caught EARLY.......
Greetings! I'm new to this group and so far have been reading so much before feeling it was time to share. I did comment on...
One Year Post-TP: Reflecting on the Journey and seeking support
A year ago, I underwent a total pancreatectomy (TP) at the Mayo Clinic, performed by Dr. Truty. My spleen and gall bladder were also removed...
Immune system after Folfirinox: What precautions are necessary?
My husband was told he needed to stay away from family and gatherings for 6 mo after tx . What is Mayo’s protocol ?
Histotripsy: My experience
"Histotripsy uses a transducer, which converts energy into sound, to deliver pulsing ultrasound waves to a malignant mass at a precise location. When those waves...
Abort chemo Rx & go straight to surgery while I am still Stage 1?
I was very fortunate in how my stage one pancreatic cancer was diagnosed. In August 2023, I had an unrelated intestinal surgery and three weeks...
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