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Splenectomy part of distal pancreatectomy

Posted by anne7573217 @anne7573217, Sep 15 11:45am

Stage 2 diagnosis in February, tumor in the tail of the pancreas, just finished 12 rounds of folfirinox with no issues. I am completely not on board and uncomfortable with losing my spleen. Can anyone respond with how life has proceeded under the threat of sepsis occurring? Am I over reacting to a perception of diminished quality of life and inability to circulate freely in the community? I work with the public in public spaces. Has anyone developed OPSI and lived to tell about it? The surgeon and doctors are downplaying the issue. Thank you.

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midford | @midford | Sep 24 10:18am
In reply to @gamaryanne "Btw-sometimes “good organs” are removed because they are most likely to see Mets. My gallbladder is..." + (show)
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Btw-sometimes “good organs” are removed because they are most likely to see Mets. My gallbladder is gone too. No problems.
Ask your doctor for the vaccine list. There is nothing new on it.
No new MRNA vaccines.

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Oh my gallbladder was taken too but each scan showed stones. I had never had a gallbladder event. So that decision was being proactive. Oh there were new vaccines to me. Like I said I’m a believer of vaccines. So I’ve taken them. Was just thinking I didn’t have to if I kept my spleen. lol. Nope. Didn’t work out for me but I’m fine. Just a hindsight 20/20 thought. 🤷‍♀️

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midford | @midford | Sep 24 10:20am
In reply to @bzabeli "Hi Anne Similar to other experiences here, I had my spleen and other organs removed along..." + (show)
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Hi Anne
Similar to other experiences here, I had my spleen and other organs removed along with a distal pancreatectomy. That was in Sept. 2021 at 64 years old. Have not had any infections including never had COVID.
The surgeon said it was necessary because the splenic artery and vein run along the spleen.
Take out the tail of the pancreas and you'll cut off or compromise the critical blood supply to the spleen.
Good luck.

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I’m 64 too but this year. I’m ok now but if I had to do it again the spleen would go. Luckily won’t be doing it again lol. All the best.

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