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They want to start him on an aggressive chemo treatment to try to shrink the tumor. If they can shrink it they will send him to Little Rock to remove it. It’s not a cancer center I don’t think but is a good hospital. I don’t believe they have the technology here even in Little Rock to help him if the tumor doesn’t shrink or doesn’t shrink enough. I’m trying to think ahead. At what point would I get ahold of Mayo for a second opinion? Now or if they tell me they can’t operate?
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Dr. Truty at Mayo Clinic was a pioneer in this approach of chemo before surgery in tumors that were in former times considered in operable. You can read more about Dr. Truty and this treatment approach in various articles. Here's the most comprehensive one written for medical professional:
- 3 factors associated with improved outcomes for individuals with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/digestive-diseases/news/3-factors-associated-with-improved-outcomes-for-individuals-with-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/mac-20463202
He explains in layman's terms in this video
I recommend contacting Mayo Clinic right away. They may suggest coming to Mayo or to work with your local hospital for chemo and then to come to Mayo Clinic for surgery. You have options. Here are the contact numbers for all 3 Mayo Clinic locations. http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
I'm sure other members like @cindysavant @susan2018 @marvinjsturing @mayojoe7 @kjrita @buckslayer @chemobile @colorafo19 will have some first hand experiences to share with you.