Hi Ian Another Ian here - in Brisbane, also facing prospect of a whipple - I hope. I am 64 - over the 12 months since diagnosis have responded well to chemo for pancreatic cancer (metastatic adenocarcinoma mainly of the tail of the pancreas), but so far surgeons won’t operate because there has been evidence of metastases into omentum and peritoneum. I’ve been off chemo since November 15 2013 and so far my ca19.9 has stayed stable. One surgeon has said if it stays stable for 6 months he would operate with whipple and removal of omentum. I am hoping for this but realistically it may not stay stable in next month or so and I will be back on chemo. At what stage of proceedings did you have your whipple? How has quality of life been? thanks ian G ... View more

Hi JennieWren, I have PC too and believe it or not from the photo used to have hair. Yes it is easier for a bloke so my sympathies to you. As for yoga I used to do it but during chemo – last 12 months have found anything beyond basic stretching too hard. I have however continued with my form of meditation which I have found helps. Walking is my number one exercise and when I can I go to a gym and ride a bike. Where are you up to in treatment? I am a 64 year old male who over the 12 months since diagnosis has responded well to chemo for pancreatic cancer (metastatic adenocarcinoma mainly of the tail of the pancreas), but so far surgeons won’t operate because there has been evidence of metastases into omentum and peritoneum. I’ve been off chemo since November 15 2013 and so far my ca19.9 has stayed stable. One surgeon has said if it stays stable for 6 months he would operate with whipple and removal of omentum. I am hoping for this but realistically it may not stay stable in next month or so and I will be back on chemo. By the way if you didn’t know Jennie Wren is the name of a beautiful song by Paul Mccartney. My brother and I sang what we hope is an uplifting song too – see https://give.everydayhero.com/au/same-red-wine The song is copyright free so feel free to download and share. ian ... View more

Hi Tim I'm a newbie and don't know how to write to you in a public way without replying to something you posted. Congrats on your successful procedure. That is something I am aiming for. I am a 64 year old male who over the 12 months since diagnosis has responded well to chemo for pancreatic cancer (metastatic adenocarcinoma mainly of the tail of the pancreas), but so far surgeons won’t operate because there has been evidence of metastases into omentum and peritoneum. I’ve been off chemo since November 15 2013 and so far my ca19.9 has stayed stable. One surgeon has said if it stays stable for 6 months he would operate with whipple and removal of omentum. I am hoping for this but realistically it may not stay stable in next month or so and I will be back on chemo. At what stage of proceedings did you have your whipple? In what State of Australia did you have it? How has quality of life been since? Thanks !! Ian ... View more

Hi KJ, I am a 64 year old male who over the 12 months since diagnosis has responded well to chemo for pancreatic cancer but so far surgeons won’t operate because there has been evidence of metastases into omentum and peritoneum. I’ve been off chemo since November 15 2013 and so far my ca19.9 has stayed stable. One surgeon has said if it stays stable for 6 months he would operate with whipple and removal of omentum. I am hoping for this but realistically it may not stay stable in next month or so and I will be back on chemo. At what stage of proceedings did you have your whipple? In what State of Australia did you have it? How has quality of life been? Ian ... View more