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Treatment options for pancreatic cancer stage 4?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (59)

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@marciak9

That is very helpful! Are you cancer free? How much of your pancreas was taken out?

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I was stage 3 with tumour in the head of pancreas and spread to multiple lymph nodes. Approx one third of my pancreas was removed (would have to dig out medical notes for exact size. No evidence of disease but tumour marker has been climbing last 3 tests which indicates something may be going on. I get bloodwork and CT scans every 3 months for surveillance. So far , suspicious areas have surfaced in my thyroid and breast. Additional testing and biopsies were clear, but they continue to be monitored. I generally feel good, still not what I once was, but I am here to enjoy time with my family!