Whipple or no Whipple?

Posted by casey1959 @casey1959, Feb 22 12:20pm

I know we're all different in what we decide is best for us. Just need some comfort knowing my husband might decide to not go further by having the Whipple procedure. I respect his decision if that's what will be. Has anyone decided on not having the procedure. Ty

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Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | 13 hours ago

In reply to @jerryc131 "@tomrennie Thank you!" + (show)

@jerryc131 This provides some insight. I also read about 10% of Whipple procedures are done for non cancerous reasons.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/whipple-procedure/about/pac-20385054

jerryc131 | @jerryc131 | 3 hours ago

We met with the surgeon today. His position is that pancreatic cancer spreads faster than most other cancers, and, if cancer, it could close the resectable window sooner than later.
I think we’re ok with that. Interestingly, he said husband could go home as soon 4 days. He said he has performed thousands in his career.

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | 3 hours ago

In reply to @jerryc131 "We met with the surgeon today. His position is that pancreatic cancer spreads faster than most..." + (show)

@jerryc131 That all seems logical to me. If he has done that many, he must primarily do pancreatic cancer patients correct? Is he with a high volume Comprehensive Cancer Center?