Whipple
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If your tumor is in the head of the pancreas and has not spread, you may qualify for a Whipple procedure. What can you expect from this complex surgery?
No Symptoms Whatsoever
Judd Levy had no symptoms when diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. He responded so well to treatment he was able to have a Whipple.
USAF Veteran PJ, Author, Entrepreneur, and Survivor of CHF and Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. James Moss has followed many different pursuits in his life but now he can call himself a pancreatic cancer survivor.
Following a Treatment Plan
As a retired oncology nurse, Virginia Wetcher knew she needed a good treatment plan after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
The Benefit of Being Your Own Advocate
Eric Borden decided to advocate for himself when a lesion was found on his pancreas. It was a good choice because it was pancreatic cancer.
Making a Risky Choice
Judith Zitiello’s pancreatic cancer was wrapped around the hepatic artery, but she chose the laparoscopic Whipple procedure instead of chemotherapy alone.
Go Live Your Life
After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Dean Jackson took his treatment of chemotherapy, radiation, and a Whipple procedure step by step.
Here Today Because of a Whipple Procedure
Rick Lenert had a Whipple procedure for stage I pancreatic cancer, followed by many complications but he’s here 18 years later enjoying life.
A Routine Physical Saved My Life
John Moisan’s doctor noticed he had lost weight, and insisted he get an abdominal CT scan. They found a pancreatic tumor and he had a pancreatectomy.
My BRCA2 Mutation Turned Out to Be Both the Curse and the Cure
Sharon Seibel knew she had the BRCA2 mutation but was unaware of the link to pancreatic cancer. Her chemotherapy was one for BRCA carriers.
Why You Need This Simple Blood Test at Diagnosis
An important factor in determining which treatment to use for pancreatic cancer patients is measuring the level of tumor marker CA-19-9. Learn more here.
Choosing the Right Doctor
Rita Krueger made an important decision that changed her pancreatic cancer treatment when she got a second opinion.
Don’t Ignore Your Symptoms
It took Ed Duncan a long time to recognize that the symptoms he had added up to a very serious disease: pancreatic cancer.
How to Eat After a Whipple Procedure
Cancer survivor Ann Ogden helps patients learn to cook food that would help them through treatment and recovery after a Whipple procedure.
An Update on the Whipple Procedure
Learn more about the latest developments in the Whipple procedure, the surgery most often used to remove pancreatic tumors.
Thriving After Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
Nancy Nebenzahl, a sever-year survivor of pancreatic cancer, had a Whipple and a personalized treatment plan. She supplemented this with acupuncture and exercise to ease the side effects.