20 years of self -help: Pancreatectomized in MV find new courage!

20 years of self -help: Pancreatectomized in MV find new courage!

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - Uwe Buchsteiner and his colleagues have every reason to be happy: The self-help group for pancreatectomized celebrates its 20th anniversary. The group was founded in 2005 on the initiative of Prof. Dr. Ernst Klar at the Rostock University Medicine. The goal is clear: the intensive aftercare and advice for patients who had to undergo pancreas surgery should be guaranteed. Because after such interventions there are many questions that arise in everyday life and that are often not easy to answer. A look at the numbers shows that around 300 people in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are operated on the pancreas, often because of tumors or chronic inflammation, the Nordkurier .

The intervention not only has physical, but also emotional effects on those affected. Many are not aware that a postoperative phase can go hand in hand with significant weight loss and digestive problems. In addition, a special form of diabetes that pancreatic diabetes or diabetes 3C can occur after the operation. However, the quality of life of those affected can be significantly improved by the correct treatment, such as the regular intake of digestive enzymes and insulin pumps, as can the self-help group under the direction of Rosa Jiménez claussen in Bremen. This group is a safe harbor for many who share their fears and worries together, it is on the homepage of the Belly-pancreatic-like-pancreatic-pancreatic assistance .

health awareness after the operation

A central aspect of care after the operation is nutrition. On June 18, Rostock University Medicine will organize a "day of pancreas". On this day, lectures by doctors and nutrition experts are offered to give affected people valuable tips. Optimal medication and a diet coordinated on it are crucial to avoid symptoms such as persistent diarrhea and to maintain the quality of life.

The self -help group in Rostock has continued to develop since its foundation. In 2018, a second group was launched at the Schwerin Helios Clinic. Buchsteiner expresses the desire to found another group in Neubrandenburg in order to facilitate the path to Rostock. It is a sign of change-more and more people recognize the need to seek support for such a diagnosis, as the many self-help groups in other cities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania show, such as in Stralsund and Greifswald.

The concern of self -help groups

CONTROCATION AND MUSTENSE SELECTION are the focus of the activities of the groups. It is particularly important that not only patients with a cancer diagnosis, but also those with other diseases of the pancreas have access to these groups. Often it is the fears of relapses and the constant concern for your own health that strain the members. Regular group meetings, in which doctors are also present, help to clarify questions and open up new perspectives. The self -help groups, such as the Teb e. V. in Baden-Württemberg, show that aftercare and exchange of experiences can offer valuable support.

On June 16, 2025, not only the 20th anniversary of the Rostock group is celebrated, but also a sign is made: it is important that those affected come together, share their stories and learn from each other. After the diagnosis, it is important to not lose the courage and find new ways together - be it through self -help groups or through accessible information and support. Everyone is cordially invited to celebrate the anniversary together and to honor the valuable work of self -help.