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New diagnosis: locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Aug 17, 2023 | Replies (36)
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@momof3gals

Hi!
I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis , it is very scary and overwhelming. I’ve been there! There are surgeons who do up front chemo and radiation to kill/shrink tumor so surgery can be performed. I am from NJ but did a lot of research before choosing my surgeon. I went to Mayo Clinic in Aug 2021 after I was diagnosed to consult with Dr Mark Truty. He is highly knowledgeable, kind and extremely capable. I highly recommend him and his team, I am almost one year post Whipple with NED. (No evidence of disease)
I would be happy to share with you more of my experience or answer any questions you may have. I know the diagnosis is scary, but there are resources, and there is much hope for a good outcome. God Bless!

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rod54 | @rod54 | Apr 1, 2023

Hi
I would really like to hear about your experience after the Whipple surgery. I also am being treated at Mayo and I have heard of Doctor Truty. The surgeon handling my case is Doctor Michael L. Kendrick, M.D.
This Doctor is the only one at Mayo Rochester MN that can do a Laproscopic Whipple surgery.
Did you have an open surgery than?
How long did the surgery take and how long were you in the hospital afterwards?
I’ve just started my first round of chemo with at least 7 more to come before surgery.
Thank you

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