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Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Dec 12, 2022 | Replies (75)

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I was diagnosed in March 2022 with Stage 2 PC. My doctor, (Dr. Douglas Evans - Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI) requires chemo and radiation prior to The Whipple. To date, I have completed 7 months of chemo and almost 6 weeks of radiation/chemo....with my final treatment to be Thursday, November 3rd. Next week I meet with Dr. Evans for a final examination and if treatments have progressed as hoped, he'll schedule a date for surgery.....tentatively looking like early - mid December. If all goes well, I should be home on time to receive my bag of coal on Christmas Eve!

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I’m being treated at Froedtert as well for PC. Just finished 8 rounds of chemo today and starting radiation in November. Whipple will most likely be in January.
I’m happy for you as you’re in very good hands with Dr Evans.