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@hopeful33250 I had Whipple done 4 months ago. Lost 30lbs. Diarrhea, very weak, even can’t get...

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Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 7:55pm

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@jjmacc Thanks for the reply. The question of pancreas recovery and enzyme replacement seems like a...

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Discussion: To whipple or not to whipple? What is quality of life like after?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

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I was diagnosed with 5 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (not adenocarcinoma). They were up to 5 cm...

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Discussion: Main Duct-IPMN: Conflicted about what to do

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2025

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Pancreatic enzymes changed everything. My appetite got better, weight has stabilized, I could enjoy eating again....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

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Whipple surgery usually involves the pancreas and gallbladder. Often done due to growths on the pancreas...

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Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: 6 days ago

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@blackie17 sorry to hear about that. I grew up in Philly, so I know your area...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

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@colleenyoung I'm scheduled to start GemCap on Jan 8th. But, my DYPD test results now show...

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Discussion: Anyone had success with gemcitabine and capecitabine (GemCap) chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

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AMAZING price difference between CVS mail order and CVS retail price for Creon pancreatic enzyme supplement...

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Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

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As for the expense of pancreatic enzymes…..I have used Creon and am now using Zenpep. There...

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Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

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Hello I’m 2 years post Whipple surgery and doing very well. I started taking Creon for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452927/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

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