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

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Jan 5 12:18pm | Replies (63)
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@joiedevivre

If you have children, you should get them tested for the BRCA mutation. My husband had pancreatic cancer and is still undergoing treatment. He does not have the BRCA mutation in his blood but it was found in the tumour cells. We were told by our oncologist that the BRCA mutation tumour is best treated with Gem-Abraxane. We were told there are Plan B, Plan C and clinical trials if Gem-Abraxane stops working but onco has not told us what they are because the Gem-Abraxane is still working for my husband.
Like your wife, I am my husband's caregiver. It is a tough journey for her I am sure. I wish you both all the best.

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gsterle | @gsterle | Jan 1 8:44pm

Thank you for the reply. I do have four children and they have had genetic testing for BRCA. I am currently back on gem/cis as it was working shrinking the tumors during my first 12 rounds. I will continue with a scan coming mid-feb to see if I am responding - nothing new and stable or shrinking. Once gem/cis stops or my numbers drop so I can’t take it I will look into clinical trials or other cocktails. Stay strong and in the fight 💪🫶

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gsterle | @gsterle | Jan 2 6:26am

Question - have you discussed PARP inhibitors that target BRCA - I was taking Lynparza.

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