Pancreatic Cancer

How do you cope when feeling overwhelmed before pancreatic surgery?

Hi, I’m Teresa I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March of this year. I have completed six rounds of chemotherapy and will have surgery next week to remove my pancreas and spleen. I remain at 1B. I fell overwhelmed.

How do I cope with pancreatic cancer spreading to stage 4?

Hi my name is Kathy I am 54 diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2024. I was originally told I would start chemo and in six months they would do surgery and remove the tail end of my pancreatious. They went and did exploratory surgery and then I was told that my cancer has reached my abdominal wall so now surgery is out of the question. I now have stage 4 cancer. I was told in June 2025 that I had only 12 months.

How long is too long to wait for chemo when pancreatic cancer spreads?

My name is John, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, I was 1b at that time, I had wippled surgery done, I have been going through a lot over the years. I had a pet scan done on the 19 of May , it shows the cancer has spread to my Abdoma aorta, I have two nodules the first one is 2.5 cm and the second one is 3.5 cm, also in the remaining of my pancreas on the head a 1.5 cm tumor. I am fatigued a lot and my stomach is killing me, they’re making me wait until the 10th of July to see the GI doctor for a chemo alition , I don’t think that’s going to be good for me, I think that it’s continuing to spread

Does Sotorasib work for stage 4 cancer without KRAS mutations?

My name is Tom. 74 years old and 23 months into this stage 4 Journey. I am wondering if Daraxonrasib has any efficacy for someone without kras mutations? I read months ago that it appeared to have some Effectiveness for people that didn't have the genetic mutations.

How do I cope with pancreatic cancer at 83 years old?

My name Bruce pancreatic cancer iam 83

What gentle exercises help with pancreatic cancer treatment?

I have pancreatic adenocarcinoma and recently read about how gentle exercise can help with well-being during cancer treatment. The research on movement reducing recurrence and improving quality of life sounds really encouraging. I'm particularly interested in the ideas about finding exercise buddies or joining group fitness classes, as I think having that community support could make staying active feel less overwhelming during treatment. I'd love to hear from others with pancreatic cancer about your experiences with movement and exercise. • What types of gentle activities have worked best for you during treatment? • Have you found community or group activities helpful, and if so, what kinds? Link: https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/exercise/5-simple-ways-to-move-more-after-a-cancer-diagnosis/

What are the next treatment options after chemo stops working?

Hi. I’m Sue, 65, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May, 2025. It’s metastatic to the peritoneum, so stage 4. Have had chemo with folfirinox, which didn’t work, so after two months, I switched to Abraxane and Gemcitabine, which worked for seven months. Now, my CA 19-9 is going up and a CT scan shows some increased tumor action. I’m wondering what the next steps may be. We are fortunate to have access to the Mayo Clinic and Regions Cancer Center for treatment. I have to agree with others here that strong faith in God is essential. Every day is a gift. So is having a partner/husband who is a rock star care giver. Sending all of you positive thoughts as we make our way through this challenging time.

What's the latest breakthrough in metastatic pancreatic cancer treatment?

A big breakthrough in metastatic pancreatic cancer was announced at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. Here's a summary to the update. https://outcomes4me.com/article/unprecedented-results-from-a-metastatic-pancreatic-cancer-trial/

What to expect during second cancer treatment? Journey insights needed

Hey everyone I’m going into my second treatment on Wednesday i am writing about my journey, it includes relevant treatment effects emotions story telling and a touch of liberal politics. Making the most of the journey so lots of good stuff, news, photos etc please take a look also podcast for your listening pleasure https://open.substack.com/pub/mindchimesmagazine/p/my-pancreatic-cancer-journal-532026?r=4vx8a&utm_medium=ios

How is everyone feeling today?