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First, I am very sorry that you are facing this journey-how brave you must be! And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043278/

Discussion: Talked to hepatologist re: abnormal MRCP

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

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Thanks for commenting. I had the blood test in early '23 and it was only very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042922/

Discussion: Talked to hepatologist re: abnormal MRCP

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

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@cealia56 , I went about 5 weeks between diagnosis and first chemo, in part due to...

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Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

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@lightandhope , You're very welcome. Two other thoughts/angles I forgot to mention: 1) CEA is another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007799/

Discussion: Question about family genetics and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

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PARP’s are used as maintenance therapy after primary chemo has lowered the tumor burden. Chemo itself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987280/

Discussion: Tumor can’t be removed: What are chances of survival now?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

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The Whipple procedure involves the resection of the head of the pancreas. This section is where...

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Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

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I don't have a comprehensive answer for that, but sometimes diabetes sneaks up on you along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985310/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

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Good morning. I am eight weeks out from having the Whipple. I am taking pancreatic enzymes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964745/

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

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Moffitt is listed by NPF as a pancreatic cancer CoE, and by the NCI as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955762/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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Disclaimer: I have zero medical training... I don't know anything about the colloid type, but 8cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922200/

Discussion: Ductal adenocarcinoma, colloid (mucinous) type

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023