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Does a change in CA19-9 indicate change in tumor?
is there a formula which converts % change in CA19-9 values to change in tumor dimensions?For example: if the difference between two CA19-9 readings is...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: 6 days ago
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There is hope!
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've posted here. My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2022 and underwent 6.5 months of...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 27, 2023
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Apparently my friend's cancer has spread: How can I help him?
For those of you who had been following my friend's journey, after his surgery they told us they believed they got it all, wanted him...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 28 4:31pm
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radiation begins next week
So my friend came through surgery ok, healed up good etc..got set up for radiation beginning next Wed...for 5.5 weeks.. he'll also be doing oral...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 3 9:14am
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Questions about maintenance chemotherapy
After 6 rounds of chemo and my gallbladder surgery, my pancan stats are looking good--so of course, now I have more questions! As a reminder,...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 7, 2023
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CA19 increase, gaining weight and feeling better - Confused
Diagnosed in Dec. 2023 - Stage 3 borderline resectable - CA19 217. Did 6 rounds of 5FU and CA19 went down to a low of...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 3 6:18pm
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Pancreatic mass
Because of a BRCA gene variant, I had a pancreatic ultrasound done with my endoscopy. He found a mass on the pancreatic tail and did...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2023
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Pre-Whipple CA 19.9 levels. What was yours?
For those willing to share, what your CA 19.9 level just prior to Whipple surgery? Diagnosed about 10 months with pancreatic cancer at Stage 1B...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 18 7:37am
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CA19-9 going up and back pain at night - recurrence?
I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2022 - stage III, borderline resectable. I had 12 treatments of FOLFIRINOX and followed by a Whipple...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 16, 2023
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How high a CA19-9 have you had/seen?
I’ve done a little reading to see general thoughts on prognosis with really high pre treatment CA19-9 levels. The highest I have seen was an...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 28 5:03pm