I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June, 2022. My diagnosis was triggered by a bout of jaundice. A CT scan revealed a hypodense dense mass in the head of the pancreas and an occluded bile duct. Two ECRP surgeries were needed to successfully insert a stent and open the duct. I had 12 rounds of FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy starting in July and ending at the end of December. I then had a Whipple surgery on January 30th. All margins of resection were clean, so I am considered “cancer free” for all immediate intents and purposes. I’m 10 weeks out from surgery and doing fairly well, all things considered. The journey has not been easy and there are many tales of trials and tribulations to share. But I am in a good place now.