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Hello @mdurham Im sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with synovial spindle cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000533/

This time the chemo drugs are gemzar

Discussion: Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma: Anyone else want to share?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

I was diagnosed stage IV Mets in liver, 2021. 14 rounds of fulfurinox got my tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951630/

Immediately went on Gemzar.

Discussion: My cancer returned after 2 1/2 years: Nervous removal of pancreas

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I have frequent CT, MRI scans and ctDNA blood surveillance has been done since I entered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884337/

board decided on palliative care with Gemzar ... and why the Tumor Board decided on Gemzar ... month mark when it became evident Gemzar

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Each chemo protocol varies in how it is administered. Of the two first-line treatments, Folfirinox which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985474/

The other first line chemo is Gemzar

Discussion: CA-19 numbers continuing downward

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Greetings: I'm a 68-year-old male and was diagnosed in March 2022 with stage II Pancreatic Cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729364/

Folfirinox (which failed) and 7 rounds of Gemzar ... suggests that I start another round of Gemzar

Discussion: Need advice: Stage 2 pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

I did not see my oncologist. I only went in for pre-chemo blood work. They just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143491/

only had one cycle on my new drugs, Gemzar

Discussion: CA-125 Results Went Up: Should I be concerned?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

I'm also on gemzar & abraxane, I started getting it every 2 weeks but it got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919853/

I'm also on gemzar & abraxane

Discussion: Living with inoperable pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Hello @louw and welcome to Connect. My husband has dealt with invasive bladder cancer for 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189590/

so the chemo was done, as well as Gemzar

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

@wheatley , I would say the best place is whichever pancreatic center of excellence you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958030/

see if one of the alternatives like Gemzar

Discussion: Where is best place to go for second opinion for stage 4 pancreatic?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

@tarameaghanqb Hi, Tara. I was diagnosed with Stage 2b adenocarcinoma in May, 2014. I had my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325540/

June, 2014 followed by 6 months of gemzar

Discussion: Father's Recurrence After 4 Years

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

Hi. I was first diagnosed in Sept. 2024. My tumor is in the tail and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287474/

Gemzar and Abraxane.

Discussion: Celebrating Life after Pancreatic Cancer!

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 10:59am

Hi Joie, Yes, I’m not really NED. The chemo and radiation were keeping my cancer at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285158/

When I returned for my gemzar last

Discussion: NED: the highs and lows of No Evidence of Disease

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 7:26am

I'm not @margefromwi, but here are some ideas. Re nausea and vomiting, make sure that your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958309/

don't know anything about the Gemzar

Discussion: Started chemo for pancreatic cancer and already want to quit

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Your daughter has in the tumor what is known as a somatic BRCA mutation. They occur...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067175/

Folfirinox and cis-platin used with Gemzar

Discussion: BRCA mutation in tumor but not in patient

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I’m only on gemzar now. I’m 67 going on 68 in a few months. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268549/

I’m only on gemzar now.

Discussion: Any successful experiences with GemAbrax after awful side effects?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 10:03am

Hello @swh, that wait knowing cancer is present is tough. I'm glad that this week will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075780/

husband experienced BCG, Cisplatin and Gemzar

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

How are you doing shelleyderish? I recall your dear husband passed away last year; at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292417/

currently Im on only 1 mild chemo (gemzar

Discussion: 39 year old brother

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 6:32am

Thank you for your kind words. My mom died of gallbadder cancer, nine years ago, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920496/

Just had my chemo of gemzar & abraxane

Discussion: Living with inoperable pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I don’t see a reference to an MRI. Ditto the remarks concerning CTs. Sometimes they will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989065/

period I had surgical recovery, began GEMZAR

Discussion: How important is rising Ca19-9 if CT is stable re: having surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Hi Helena, I started being treated with gemzar & abraxane in June, every 2 weeks &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919868/

Helena, I started being treated with gemzar

Discussion: Anyone on Gemcitabine with Abraxane? How long? Effective?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023