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Dad at 61, discovered to have 2cm localized at the head of pancreas
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Mar 25, 2023 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
If his general health is good, and Whipple is successful, he may be around for years. Chemo may still be needed but that will be determined after surgery. The Whipple surgery itself will result in life changes - possible need for insulin and digestive enzymes. Again, catching it early is good news! I was diagnosed with stage 3 over 2 years ago, had Whipple surgery followed by chemo and am still here!
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Yes, he is in good health, he walks every day, usually night time. He still have appetite and no symptoms. I hope it stays like that.
How are you feeling now after the surgery? Are you afraid that the cancer might return? This is what scares me more.
The doctors told my dad that this can be operable. What if it's not ? What will happen then?