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Pancreatic cancer: How do I decide which hospital is best?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 11, 2023 | Replies (27)
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@thawk32

Hi,
I’m a 59 year and have pancreatic cancer. I also went to Dana Faber in Boston to get a second a year and half ago. I saw Dr. Brian Wolfin after doing some research and saw he has treated my cancer type.

https://www.dana-farber.org/find-a-doctor/brian-m-wolpin/

Anyone you see there will be great as it one of the best hospitals for cancer. They asked if they could have a biopsy of my cancer for research which I gladly let them have. They also had me do Genetic testing.

I’m also interested in any clinical trial they may have. I was told by Dana Faber I have Neuroendocrine cancer combined with a rare Acinar cancer that is only in 1% of all pancreas cancers. I would love to hear the outcome of your appointment. You can post or message me.
Good luck on the appointment. Sending Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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k13 | @k13 | Jan 17, 2023

Thank you for reply. I was given Dr Wolpin's name by another person as well. I believe he is the head of the group. We are not seeing him, as he is unavailable today. We will see 3 others on his team---med. oncologist, radiologist and surgeon. I will keep you posted. The Hartford drs recommended the genetic testing too, and I have a call in to get that done. It appears from their website that there is only one clinical trial open. We will ask. I think DF can also access MGH trials, as they are all under the same umbrella now. Thank you for reply, and prayers. We are praying to Fr Michael McGivney, founder of Knights of Columbus.

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