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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
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Newly diagnosed. What helps control symptoms of gas and bloating?
Hello, My husband, 57, is newly diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. As we wait for our appts with genetics, surgery and oncology at Mayo, we are...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Mar 20 7:47pm
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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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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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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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Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others
Welcome to the Pancreatic Cancer group on Mayo Clinic Connect.This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with pancreatic cancer or...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 14 9:01am
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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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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, 2025
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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