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Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?

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@joiedevivre

Folfirinox is the 'gold standard' for treating pancreatic cancer. The surgeon who operated on my husband has a different prognosis from the oncologist treating my husband - that is what makes it so difficult for us. We recognise cancer is unpredictable. However, the oncologist says there is Plan A, Plan B, C and D in treating the cancer. You need a good oncologist to guide you and your husband. Seek more opinions and learn; you need not change oncologists. The more you ask, the more you know and it helps in the cancer journey with your husband.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 29 9:25am

Hello @joiedevivre and welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate you sharing your husband's experience with pancreatic cancer. You both have obviously done all that you can in seeking more opinions, learning about this cancer and finding a good oncologist. These are great ways to advocate for your medical care. When you say, "The more you ask, the more you know..." you have put yourself on a good path.

How is your husband feeling these days?

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