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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
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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
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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
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How do you keep your PICC line dry while showering?
we used Press N Seal for showers when my wife was on Folfirinox. It worked but was a little difficult to put on. She just...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Oct 4 4:24pm
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Is a 2-week break between adjuvant radiotherapy & chemo okay?
My relative has been diagnosed with stage 2b and has undergone whipple on July with 3/15 nodes positive and one area with close margin. Adjuvant...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 20 10:10am
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How do you eat during chemo when everything tastes bad?
my wife was able to eat during Folfirinox chemo, but now she is on gemcitabine/abraxane and everything tastes awful so she is not eating.Lidocaine solution...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: 4 days ago
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Side effects after completing Chemotherapy
My husband has finished his Folfirinox treatments at the end of September. He is still feeling the effects of this last treatment. I have heard...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 31 4:07pm
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Neuropathy in feet after completing Chemotherapy
My husband completed 10 rounds of Folfirinox at the end of September. In late October he developed neuropathy in both feet. It is getting progressively...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Feb 6 7:38pm
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Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Tail Cancer: No Symptoms Yet
I’ve recently have been diagnosed with stage 4 ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas tail with secondary metastatic peritoneal carcinomatosis. I will began folfirinox chemo next...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 11 12:27pm
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Anyone on Gemcitabine with Abraxane? How long? Effective?
Hi, I'm Helena from South Africa. I have been diagnosed with PC, stage 4, in March. Tumour between body and tail and with one lesion...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 10 9:07pm