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Happy Thanksgiving!
We are all in different places, both literally and figuratively, but we share so much through our virtual friendship. Wherever you're at, I wish you...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 23, 2023
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Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) with symptoms
I have a 12mm IPMN: CT and MRI. I’m scheduled for EUS-FNA on Wednesday. I have symptoms now: upper back pain, stomach pain, nausea, weight...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Feb 8, 2025
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Dental extraction and chemo treatments
Has anyone experienced the need for dental extractions while on chemo? My wife needs a couple of tooth extractions/surgeries and replacements in order to eat...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 6:17am
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New diagnosis: locally advanced pancreatic cancer
I'm new to the Mayo board, but not a Mayo patient and not in MN. This week I received a new diagnosis of locally advanced...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 17, 2023
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Another CA-19 post...How do you not freak out when it rises?
How would yall feel about fluctuating/rising CA-19?Diagnosed August 2022 (ca19 of 174). Surgery July 2023 (ca19 of 12 at surgery, 43 a month after surgery)....
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 19, 2024
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What is your Recovery Advice for a Distal Pancreatectomy?
Hello. I have a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in the tail of my pancreas. My surgeon at the Mayo Clinic has scheduled a distal pancreatectomy (and...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 11, 2025
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KRASG12D mutation and Gem/Abr
Hello, I’m curious if anyone with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with KRASG12D mutation has had any response with Gemcitibin/Abraxane. After 5 rounds of Folfurinox my tumor...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 14, 2025
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Met my new oncologist yesterday
I've posted twice about my frustrations with my first oncologist. I asked for a referral to another MD, and yesterday (Fri 7/14) we met for...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2023
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2nd opinion would require a diag. lap within 90 days of last one
I am 70 and was diagnosed with Stage 1 pan can 9/23. Initially took Abraxane/Gemzar for 2 months, then stopped due to chemo- induced pneumonia/pneumonitis...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 19, 2024
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Drug Doubles Survival Time - Saltikva
Anyone know how to obtain the drug Saltikva which earned fast-track FDA approval in Jan 2022. Studies have shown the Salmonella IL2 drug Saltikva doubled...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 5, 2024