Gastrinomas and Whipple procedure

Posted by jonswife @jonswife, Apr 21 2:16pm

Hey all, my husband has recently been diagnosed with a 4.9 cm PNet gastrinoma grade 2 stage 4. After upper gi bleed , double pulmonary embolism, damaged esophagus finally were able to get a biopsy of the mass. They were going to do a whipple procedure pending Dot.scan. after revue they are sending us to Mayo. What to expect???

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We are heading to Rochester MN. On Sunday. His appts. Are Monday. Thanks for asking. Will be glad just to have a plan.

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