Whipple Procedure
What's it like to have a Whipple procedure? Find out from those who know best: these pancreatic cancer survivors.
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Back to Normal
It took six months for Dr. Richard Dotson to get diagnosed, but after a Whipple procedure and chemo he feels back to normal.
A Master Class in Self-Love
Wendy Hammers turned her pancreatic cancer diagnosis into life lessons for mental health, wellness, and focusing on joy.
Surviving Will Someday Be the Expectation
Susan Ganis did not expect to be a survivor of pancreatic cancer, but she stayed positived and focused on the future.
Trusting My Gut
Marla Schreffler had a feeling something was wrong, even after she got her diabetes diagnosis. Further tests confirmed that she had pancreatic cancer.
Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life
Patti Dille believes in looking on the bright side of things, even as she takes on ampullary cancer and its treatments.
From Dismissal to Diagnosis
Elizabeth Rountree’s first doctor dismissed her symptoms of itchiness and abdominal discomfort, but her gastroenterologist listened and ordered important tests.
My Surgery Revealed a Different Cancer Story
Douglas Cordova was originally diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, but tests after his Whipple found PNET instead.
Our Destiny Is Not in the Data
With a young family, Yann Bizien was determined to be a survivor of stage IV pancreatic cancer, even after a recurrence.
Very Fortunate
Mike Duffy considers himself very fortunate that his pancreatic cancer was caught early enough to qualify him for the Whipple procedure.
From Pancreatic Cancer to Blessed
After recovering from chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure, Linda Burchett knows she is blessed to be able to travel and enjoy life as a long-term survivor.
36 Years and Counting
When Donna Caparida had severe pain in her side, doctors found pancreatic cancer. Thirty-six years later she’s a long-term survivor.
Fleeting, Fragile, and Funny
Eric Egelman had molecular profiling of his tumor and a KRAS mutation was found. This qualified him for a vaccine clinical trial.
Ready to Fight
Russell Reed lost his father-in-law to pancreatic cancer so he knew how important the right doctor would be for his own treatment.
A Second Opinion Was a Game Changer
Rob Beeler’s treatment for pancreatic cancer took a turn for the better when he went for a second opinion at a major cancer research center.
From Whipple to Waikiki
After getting a Whipple for his PNET, Gerard Chezick never imagined that he’d surf in Waikiki . . . but he has and will do it again.