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My husband had Whipple and just completed 6 mths of chemo. He's on Creon. I'm looking...
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Your fatigue and breathing issues may be related. Diabetes can be the cause of your weight...
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Losing weight after Whipple surgery is common, I’ve lost 30 lbs over eight months while on...
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@donomary Hi Mary, congrats on your retirement and well wishes with your health. I was diagnosed...
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If your team is recommending surgery, you should do it. Get yourself in best physically fit...
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Yes, thank you. Doing our best to stay within the guidelines, however he lost an excessive...
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Having symptoms but negative tests results so far.
Hi all, I have been following this group for a month or two looking for answers. Past 10 years or so, always had digestion problems...
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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...
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Spots on my pancreas
Hello I’ve lost over 30lbs in the last couple months. Doctor sent me for a full body CT scan. Came back with a haze and...
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Help with eating.
Hi. My name is Mary. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on my birthday in November. I have lost 52lbs. I can't eat. Since chemo,...
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Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy
My husband had Whipple surgery in Feb. 2023 for pancreatic tumor on head of pancreas. Currently doing 12 rounds of Chemotherapy. Had to take this...
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New stage 4 diagnosis for my wife
We are in the very unfortunate position to be getting this news for my wife within the last 3 weeks. As for everybody, absolutely heartbreaking....
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Travel & timing after local recurrence
Hello. I have appreciated people's openness and support on this site. This is my first time posting. My 64-year-old husband was diagnosed with PDAC in...
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12 months free of disease with clear CT scans: What is next?
My husband has been clear of disease for 12 months with clear CT scans. The cancer disappeared after 12 sessions of chemo which the oncologist...
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Feet edema
My sister had a complete pancreatectomy, splenectomy, stomach resection. It's been almost 3 months now and she slowly getting better still very weak , eating...
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What's next?
Folfirinox showed resistance after about 9 or 10 months. Now gem/abrax may be going the same route as CA19-9 numbers have gone from 300 to...
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