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Two sides of an interesting debate, between two prominent physicians at a cancer conference: Dr. Jordan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893891/

Discussion: How to find Clinical Trials for Pancreatic Cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

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Here is the story of Kay Kays who is a 29 year survivor of pancreatic cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886323/

Discussion: Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

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I had a distal pancreatectomy and spleenectomy at Mayo in November. Surgery went well, just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881744/

Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

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I am between 4’10’ and 4’11”. I used to be all of 5’. But I’m 84...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879830/

Discussion: Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

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I don't have the numbers handy but my glucose and lipase were both abnormally high 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871721/

Discussion: Terrified I have pancreatic cancer due to my symptoms and history

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

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Those two scenarios (insufficient margin despite pathology saying clean, and the possibility of remnant pancreas turning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870526/

Discussion: Giving hope: 5 year celebration pancreatic cancer-free

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

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@k13 , When I looked at my lab results, I spotted a note that the CA19-9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870162/

Discussion: Continuing work during chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

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@nvan22 , Have you been tested for diabetes since you were diagnosed or had your Whipple?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870066/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

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I had lost 30 pounds (diet + exercise + cancer) prior to my Stage-2 PDAC diagnosis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866422/

Discussion: Extreme loss of appetite since starting chemo for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

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My Whipple at resectable/stage2 was done after 6 months of "Total Neoadjuvant" FOLFIRINOX, with Total/Neo meaning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855532/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023