Experiences with

Pancreatic diseases

My Dad (77) was diagnosed in the spring with stage 4 prostate cancer, Gleason 10 with mets to spine. He has since started hormone therapy and had radiation to his prostate. Recent scan showed a mass on the pancreas which came as a big surprise as the radiation had shrunk the mets on his spine and his

my husband’s latest PSMA showed a possible thyroid cancer. Anyone here developed a secondary cancer perhaps due to advanced PC treatment (chemo, radiation)? This is too much while dealing with the PC

we are moving… https://crisprmedicinenews.com/news/crispr-targets-pancreatic-cancer-mutations/

hey, so I've been told I have Gilbert syndrome as although my bloods have shown elevated bilirubin (23 u/mol and then 2nd blood test 32 u/mol) my liver function is fine, I have also had a clear ultrasound. have been having middle to upper back ache on and off for months and I'm now worried again that

Will this immunotherapy vaccine treatment work for PC?

On April 4, 2024, Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing positive interim data from its randomized phase 2 clinical trial of CAN-2409 in non-metastatic pancreatic cancer. A copy of the full press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form

Thanks in advance to all you good people, who’ve already been so helpful. Since 2012, when diagnosed with Hypothyroidism after years of illness, I was never referred to an Endo. I assume I have Hashimoto’s… From childhood, I’ve had recurrent GI symptoms to alcohol and fatty foods. Last August, I had

Diagnosed in December 2022 with Stage 4 metastatic PC Gleason 4 + 3, due to a PSMA Pet Scan. Highest my PSA got was 7.4, Pet Scan discovered a small spot on my T2 vertebrae that the MRI and bone scan did not find. I subsequently started on a regimen of Lupron and Erleada, adjusted to the SE and

2 years ago I was admitted with a stuck gallstone in the bile duct and awful mid centre burning pain that went round into my back. I had been having stomach issues for the past 4 years. They did an ultrasound and diagnosed cholecystitis, wall thickening and a 10mm stretch in my bile duct. No stone

I recently posted asking if anyone had pancreatitis issues with lupus (just been diagnosed with cutaneous lupus) and I got some advise & help & support. I spoke to the hepatobillary clinic who removed my gallbladder & they agree it’s most likely the pancreatitis is being caused by an autoimmune issue

Due to start Gemcitabine in June for 2nd recurrence since surgery. Finished 7 months of caylex/ carbo in November. Really enjoying past 5 months of no treatment ( first time with no treatment in 3yrs). Not feeling ready to start again! Anyone else going through gemcitabine on its own and what your symptoms

Well this is a long story,Mick started loosing weight In February. We then went too the GP in March,who did a blood, when I rang up they said it was normal.Mick continued to loose weight so went back to the GP on April 9th,who then said his blood test showed dangerously high blood sugars,this is the

So this is possibly the dumbest question I have asked. But the knowledge on this forum is worth tapping into even for people like me who struggle with all the complexities of PC. So, - ADT suppresses PC but will not kill it. Chemo on the other hand finds the PC cells and kills them. So why do

Mick has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which the Medics think has spread too the Liver.I will give more details when I feel that I can cope. Regards Jenni uk

When I read "advanced pancreatic cancer" and "overall disease control of 94%" in the same document...I feel like smiling.... https://ascopost.com/news/april-2024/advanced-pancreatic-cancer-oncolytic-virus-based-immunostimulatory-gene-therapy-plus-chemotherapy/

I have been seeing post saying poeple being diagnosed with metastasized PC. I was diagnosed with PC metastasized to my bones, after being under urologist care for 18 months I am wondering if poeple who get initially diagnosed with metastasized PC, whether it is because they were not under medical care

I’m on my second recurrence and currently on carbo/gemcitabine.. ive had a reaction on last three cycles each one being harder than the last.. my question is has this happened to anyone else and , if so what was was the outcome? It’s been mentioned they may slow carb infusion over Two hour period

My husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 2/11after a CT scan.Seen by the consultant on 20/11, requested an MRI which he Is having on the 7/12.The only assistance I have had is by contacting pancreatic cancer UK, they helped me get Creon after I looked up online.Just some back ground history my

Hi everyone, Im guessing i probably need to get a bracelet that says i have Lupus encase of a medical emergency, i was just wondering if anyone has come across some nice pretty ones that don't look too chunky and medical based? many thanks...

Good Morning All I have RA which is quite severe in my hands and wrists. I have recently purchased two blue stress balls from eBay which were really cheap. I have been squeezing the stress balls ten times, three times a day and thought that I would share my experience with you as it really is starting