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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

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Monitoring a Pancreatic Cyst?
Hello,…I have to ask for people’s experience and support. I am 68 years old. In June of 2022, during a routine examination (for a hernia)...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 20, 2024
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Pancreatic Cancer arising from IPMN pancreatic cyst
My husband is home from Whipple surgery a week ago at Rochester Mayo and doing well—no pain, ambulating well, is eating. Extremely tired, of course....
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 13, 2020
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PET/MRI biomarkers guide personalized treatment for people with PC
PET/MRI biomarkers guide personalized treatment for people with pancreatic cancer, study finds - Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Blog * * https://cancerblog.mayoclinic.org/2022/01/13/pet-mri-biomarkers-guide-personalized-treatment-for-people-with-pancreatic-cancer-study-finds/ * * Some...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 23, 2024
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second opinion
I am looking for a direct link to the information for getting a second opinion at Mayo. I cannot find it and all searching only...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 8, 2023
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How do you adjust to life after a splenectomy? (Diet + Avoiding Fever)
Hey y'all, my mother just had a major cancer surgery at Mayo that removed her gallbladder, a third of her stomach, appendix, and spleen. She...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 1 3:49pm
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Switch from Folfirinox to Gem/Abrax due to non response
Hello, my dad has had 8 rounds of Folfirinox, and initially was told that he was a candidate for surgery by both our local healthcare...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 20, 2023
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What are Mayo’s Current Success Rates per Various Stages?
Does anyone have Mayo’s current success (survival) rates for the various Stages (1 - 4) regarding Pancreatic Cancer? Or put another way, what is the...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 11, 2023
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Decided not to have surgery. What’s next?
I decided to not have the surgery in which Dr Truty at Mayo was going to remove my pancreas stomach and spleen. I guess I’m...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 5, 2024
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Size of Cyst & Surgery?
In viewing a video from a doctor surgeon from St. Joseph’s (don’t remember the location), he mentioned that if the Cyst is larger than 5cm,...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 5, 2023
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Pancreatic spot
My husband had melanoma 4 months ago. Had surgery. Ctscan today showed melanoma gone, but a spot on his pancreas. He does have diabetes. They...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 21, 2023