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Another CA-19 post...How do you not freak out when it rises?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/another-ca-19-post/
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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Hello~ I have a new diagnosis - Stage IV PC
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hello-i-have-a-new-diagnosis-stage-iv-pc/
Good Morning! I am so happy to find this support group for PC. I was diagnosed and confirmed with stage IV in August. Chemo starts...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Sep 5, 2022
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Met my new oncologist yesterday
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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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How do you adjust to life after a splenectomy? (Diet + Avoiding Fever)
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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