← Return to Surgical options for borderline resectable/locally advanced tumors

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Wonderful to hear that even though she would not benefit from surgery, there are alternate highly effective treatments available. I am on my 6th session of chemo and my CA 19-9 has come down. It is reassuring to me that I might have a good chance of benefit from radiation and chemo even if I am not a candidate from surgery. Blessings to you and your Mom and thank you for sharing your story.

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I have no doubt you will rock it! It takes some time to let the idea about not being able to physically remove the tumor from your body to sink in, but also bear in mind the extent of the surgery. If eligible, my mom would’ve had to have her pancreas, stomach, and spleen removed. I can’t imagine how her quality of life will be after a surgery that big. I’m going to try to just enjoy the time we have together and be vigilant on routine scans.