Stpete

So glad to read you're a survivor. I am looking at the Whipple procedure soon. Please send me any insight you may have. Thanks.

My wife was just diagnosed with an neuroendocrine tumor in the head of her pancreas. They are recommending a whipple procedure. She is the same age as you. Can you share your experience? thank you and good luck.

Hello Stpete, I don't recall seeing your name on this website before...so welcome to WhatNext. As you can see, by those who have connected with you, there a lot of good people on this website that will guide you through this journey. You are very fortunate to not have chemo and/or radiation. Congratulations on being a pancreatic cancer survivor. I myself am a 13+ years, stage IV, pancreatic cancer survivor. If you have any questions please feel free to let us know. My best to you,
Russ

Hi Stpete, Thanks for writing. May I ask who did your Whipple? My "lesion" is near the superior mesenteric artery, is that where yours was...Are you seeing an expert? Would love to hear about your surgery and recovery?

Do you go to Moffitt? I was just there last week. I see Dr. Strosberg. I've got pan/can NET w/ Liver Mets and have been going there for two+ yrs. sorry to meet under these circumstances and do wish you the best!

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