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Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Oct 1, 2023 | Replies (117)
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@joanalc

My husband had Whipple in Nov 2022, and is presently in chemo for 6 mths(with 3 to go). It was recommended that after 4-6 wks following chemo, he go for 6 wks of daily radiation combined with chemo pills. He hasn't gained any weight (he lost 30 lbs). Any suggestions/recommendations??

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gardenlady1116 | @gardenlady1116 | Apr 13, 2023

Thank you for sharing your story, evaluation by a dietician familiar with pancreatic disease might be of benefit. I saw a dietician specializing in hepatobiliary diseases at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. My visit was a telehealth visit. Perhaps something like this would be helpful. I saw a dietician who wasn't familiar with pancreatic disease and she didn't really know how to advise me. Your oncologist or surgeon might be able to direct you to someone who could be helpful

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marcia | @marciak9 | Apr 14, 2023

My Dr referred me to medical cannabis and they have pills that help my appetite.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 20, 2023

Hi @joanalc, how is your husband doing? Has he started to gain weight?

In addition to the helpful posts from @gardenlady1116 and @marciak9, I'd also like to tag @bb21 @dakotarunner @artgirl2 @thull who may have helpful experiences to add.

You might also appreciate this related discussion:
- Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion-manage/post-whipple-how-long-before-your-stomach-woke-up/

Does your husband take Creon? Have you spoken with an oncology dietitian?

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