Pancreatic Cancer

How do I prepare for my first radiation therapy sessions?

Hi everyone, finally met with my radiologist Dr and I'm scheduled for 5 radiation treatments every other day. First they have to do mapping, so I think treatment will start in October. I say to my self Keep The Faith ❤️🙏

How long does a cancer biopsy report usually take?

Had my biopsy yesterday. Don't have the full report. Although I had some good news. No lecisions on my liver. Just waiting is driving me crazy.

How do I use the chat feature in this community?

I don't know how to use the chat to communicate with others

What does a PET scan show for lung spots and tumors?

Well I just found out there are some spots on my lungs and the pancreatic tumor is resting on my stomach. I am having a pet scan scheduled next week. Keeping God in my thoughts he has my life plan already.

Why is my pancreatic cancer growing so fast between scans?

My concerns is with the medical teams and their interest in their patients. My discovered cancer was on August 7 through an c scan on the tail of my pancreas at 5 ml. Size. And last Thursday they did an autopsy and now it is 5 centimeters. Which to me seems to be growing kind of fast. Still when you're not involved in medicine you don't know where to turn. I am thankful for this forum.

How can I manage stomach and back pain without pain meds?

I have issues with stomach and back pain I do not want to use pain meds as they don't seem to be working.

What is the Signatera test for pancreatic cancer?

What is a Signatera test. Is is the test that tells you you have the gene for pancreatic cancer? A saliva test?

Has Anyone Tried Chemoablation? What Was Your Experience?

Has anyone had chemoablation? If so, how did it go?

Why is my Signatera test positive after Whipple surgery?

Hello, my name is Juanita but I go by Tina. I'm 48. I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer on June 18, 2026. My birthday was 6 days later. And I received the Whipple Procedure 2 weeks later, on July 8th. I was Stage 1B. I got my port 2 days ago and will start Chemo on the 1st. My Signatera test came back positive and I'm very emotional.

How do I cope with pain and insomnia while waiting for biopsy results?

I appreciate you all for sharing your experience with me. Today has been rough. Dealing with quite a bit of pain and can't sleep. Waiting for a biopsy is stressing me. Trying to keep optimistic is getting harder.