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pancreatic insufficiency requiring enzyme supplements after radiation
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Oct 26, 2012 - 8:24 pm
Is there anyone with pancreatic cancer who has had radiation treatment and pancreatic insufficiency requiring enzyme supplements? I'd like some advice/information about how you are dealing/dealt with it and what options you considered. I will of course reciprocate. |
Joined: Jul 2009
PCP181,
I guessing, you are asking about enzymes you take to help your body absorb nutrients that you eat? If so...........
I have been taking CREON 24000 with every meal and snack. Since 2008. I had rads and chemo before my Whipple. Then more chemo after the Whipple. The enzymes took a little experimentation to find out what amount I take in reference to what I eat. My oncologist recommended how many I should start with for each meal. With his blessing I worked on figuring if I needed more or less with my meals and snacks. I can usually get by with two capsules just before each meal and one for a small snack. From what I have found out in researching PC. is, I'm lucky, that I can get by with a couple of enzymes with most meals. A WORD OF CAUTION.... Remember! Each person's situation can be vastly different!
If I'm on the right track you can send me an e-mail here on this site. I'll try to let you know what ever my experience(s) has shown me.