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Which questions should I ask my surgeon? (I think Whipple is likely.)

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Aug 30, 2023 | Replies (30)
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@mayoconnectuser1

To markymark's last point -

"11) Is there a plan for "adjuvant" chemo (after the surgery) regardless of the pathology report? If so, which regimen, and starting when?"

IMO I would advocate for as much chemo as I could possibly live through - this isn't always possible due to other factors, but if possible, do it.

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jk77 | @jk77 | Aug 13, 2023

Thank you for this. My onc. said that oral chemo might be called for after surgery.

If I had to do Folfirinox (infusion) again, I would, but with trepidation; I was lucky in that I tolerated my 1st five infusions pretty well, but 6 and 7 were tough, and 8 has been in another universe altogether.

Thank you so much for weighing in -- I'm very grateful, and I wish you well.

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