maedanosetchan,

Thanks for your reply. It helps to connect with someone in similar straits. Treatment intervention 9 days after biopsy results is great. In retrospect, I wish I would have explored options other than Mayo - Rochester due to the unexpected extended time lag. Living in Alaska, as we do, limits one's options. If what you say is true, that it takes a decade or two for pancreatic cancer to form, perhaps the delay won't matter too much. On the other hand, I've read that pancreatic cancer cells grow aggressively. Your recommendations confirm what I've been reading.... hydration, a lot of protein (as well as antioxidants, fiber, fruit, vegetable, etc.), and exercise. My reading also indicates M.D. Anderson is one of the very best places in the country for pancreatic surgery, Whipple procedure or otherwise. Good luck to you, and to everyone else, who find themselves at the beginning of this unexpected journey. I'll follow up with a note showing a list of online pancreatic cancer resources in case it may of use to anyone. Thanks again for sharing.