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Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence after Whipple

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Aug 29, 2023 | Replies (76)
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Hello @survivorswife2016

So good to see a caregiver join the NETs Support Group. I am so glad to see that your husband is seven years clear now. That must be very encouraging for you both. How frequently does he have follow-up scans and tests?

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post an update as you are able?

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survivorswife2016 | @survivorswife2016 | Aug 10, 2023

Thanks for reaching out. He had quarterly follow ups with the surgeon and Oncologist for the first three years and then bi annual follow ups with bloodwork still quarterly and CT scans bi-annually. I guess reoccurrence before the 7 year mark is common. Just recently we were contacted by the Oncologist for a visit. Evidently the CEA (tumor marker) has been getting elevated and also the PSA. Just started a round of testing MRI’s, CT scan and upper and lower GI scopes. Kind of concerning but praying that because they watch him so closely it will be something we can take care of soon with some form of treatment.

Thanks for comments snd questions.

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