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Hello-we will be meeting with Dr. Mahipal in person tomorrow. My wife and I are very glad to get the process moving. I have several questions prepared-mostly about the plan, chemo timing & frequency, what to expect, etc. We live in the Twin Cities so I could potentially have chemo treatment at Mayo-that is currently the plan. I believe I will most likely have Fofirinox or a combination of Gemcitabine/Abraxane. When I had hodgkins chemo, I had a groshong catheter placed which made chemo intake less painful. May not be necessary for this chemo treatment. So, I have questions like that. I will also be asking about other treatment option down the road, i.e. radiation, whipple procedure, immunotherapy considerations, clinical trial options, etc. Lots to talk about but we are very glad to be getting started. If there is anything that jumps out to folks we should ask I would certainly welcome the advice. Joe