Hi,

I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in October 2024. I went to my Dr, (at my wife's urging) as I just wasn't feeling quite right. Only symptoms were losing a little weight, feeling full when I ate about 1/2 of what I normally would eat and a sore right back. After some blood tests, a CT was recommended. Had to fight to get the CT scan quickly as they were going to get me scheduled in two months. Results came back with a mass on pancreas head. Biopsy the following week confirmed the cancer. Underwent 3 months of chemo beginning the first week of November, 2024 (fought to get in quickly) at Delnor Cancer Center in Geneva, IL, then Whipple surgery in early March, 2025. I highly recommend going to a surgeon who performs a lot of Whipple surgeries. My surgeon was fantastic! He was affiliated with Northwest Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. I was in the hospital only 4 days and was diagnosed at Stage 2. I am currently in the middle of my nine post operative chemo. rounds. I have treatment once per week for 3 weeks then I have a week off. My best advice is be your own advocate and move as quickly as you can to receive treatment as soon as possible.