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Whipple or no Whipple?

Posted by casey1959 @casey1959, Feb 22 12:20pm

I know we're all different in what we decide is best for us. Just need some comfort knowing my husband might decide to not go further by having the Whipple procedure. I respect his decision if that's what will be. Has anyone decided on not having the procedure. Ty

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Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | 5 hours ago
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@tomrennie
Thank you!

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@jerryc131 This provides some insight. I also read about 10% of Whipple procedures are done for non cancerous reasons.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/whipple-procedure/about/pac-20385054

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