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@drmch
Have you spoken to more than one surgeon?
More than one oncologist?
Everyone’s case is different, but there are more than two chemo concoctions now and many undergo this surgery once chemo has shrunk tumors and in many cases caused necrosis in areas. Once it is in your blood stream you must stabilize the situation prior to surgery.
I am a 29 month stage IV survivor. I have gall bladder, spleen, two major nodes of my liver and portion of my pancreas removed. This only occurred once the chemo had things “under control”. Please schedule for more than one opinion. I consult with various physicians across the country and learn something new from each.
May God give you wisdom and faith to help your wife fight!
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@gmaryanne,
Interested to know, do you visit all the various provides in other parts of the countryor is it virtual. Trying to get a virtual second opinion for soninlaw, 4.5 year survivor. It goes better with a dr. referral, I know. Trouble is I don’t know which Dr to contact. Major midwest medical center, but the main Doc seems to be oncologist. He still has pancreatic tumor but no further growth or new lesions found. that team now says Hospice or Palliative care. which he doesn’t want at this point. Should he have another primary care doc who can maybe look in with fresh eyes? Any opnions would be welcome. Thank you.
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Thank you for your reply. Yes, we have spoken to two surgeons and are working with two oncology teams - Mayo and Minneapolis. What is your age and gender? What was the recovery period like after surgery? Have you been able to resume your daily activities after 29 months?