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In most cases chemo and sometimes chemo plus radiation is prior to Whipple.
Is your diagnosis and plan from a major center of excellence, or local hospital system? Is the Whipple open or laparoscopic?
Second opinions from major pancreatic centers are always appropriate.
While not a medical professional, my sense is that speed of getting started on chemo could be important. Further, that staying on chemo to beat back the cancer cells that could be in your body at related locations us important.
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Yes, I need to have someone tell me why I am not being monitored and possibly getting chemo during this period between my release from the hospital and my date for whipple surgery. This is my local hospital and I was told that my whipple would be open with a 5” incision. Was told that they would know about the need for chemo after the surgery. 30% chance I would become a type 1 diabetic and 10% to 15% chances of bleeding, organ damage, or leaky connections after rerouting my insides. Six month recovery where I would lose 20 lbs. thanks for your initial reply.