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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 (stage 2B pancreatic cancer)in Nov and is in chemo for 6 mths. His latest cat scan looks good. Oncologist is recommending another 6 mths of tx: 6 weeks of radiation combined with chemo pills. Does this sound appropriate or excessive?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 3, 2023

Hi Joan, I'm tagging other members who have experience with stage 2B pancreatic cancer like @marvinjsturing @allis9560 @lfitz @mimishell and @anto1nette. Keep in mind that everyone is different and a treatment plan for one may not be the same as for someone else, even when you have the same stage of cancer. Other factors are also considered.

@joanalc, I think you're asking good questions and should get answers from his oncologist to better understand why they are recommending another 6 months of chemo and radiation. There are likely very good reasons. You could start with questions like:
- If the CT scan looks good, why is the additional 6 months of treatment necessary?
- Is there concern of cancer spread?
- Can we talk a treatment vacation?
- How can side effects be managed?

What questions would you add?

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