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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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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
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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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Pancreatic cancer - New treatments, better outcomes
From the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, January 2021. Pancreatic cancer New treatments, better outcomes Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2024
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Pancreatic Cancer Stage IV and in partial remission
I was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer July of 2017. The tumor markers were 6670. A 2 inch tumor was found in the head...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 2022
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Distal pancreactomy with shrinking cyst
Hello I am 36 yrs women, detected with a 5.8 cm cyst on the tail of my pancreas on Aug 16 and had acute pancreatitis....
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jan 6, 2023
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Unable to get a sample for a biopsy
So my aunt has continued to get tested for what looks like what might be pancreatic cancer. Today she was supposed to get her biopsy...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 1, 2023
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Stage IV
Brother was diagnosed with stage IV pancan. He had his first treatment of folfirinox last week. He did alright but did have 3 full days...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 18, 2023
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Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?
My Dr wants to remove my entire pancreas spleen and stomach. I’ll be type 1 diabetic and have chronic diarrhea. I’m not sure about life...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 29, 2023
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Celebrating Life after Pancreatic Cancer!
Today is May 9. Five years ago, on May 9, 2014, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Two days after my diagnosis, my wife and...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: 6 hours ago