I couldn’t have a Whipple because my tumor was wrapped around a major artery. He would have had to remove my pancreas, stomach, spleen and gallbladder was already removed. My esophagus would have been connected to my colon so I could never eat a regular meal and would’ve had constant painful diarrhea. Stay close to a bathroom. Not a good quality of life. And it would still come back but I’d be too weak for chemo. At least this way I can enjoy my family and deal with recurring issues as they come.