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Hi KJ, thank you so much for sharing your experience with me, I am so very grateful. At least I now have an idea of what to expect after the surgery. My mum may be little but she is tough, as a family we will get her through this
Battle.
Take care and wishing you good health kj.
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January 2014
Hi KJ, I have been reading Melz storie, it sounds like she has the same as my Mum, the tumour is in the head of the pancreas and it is the Whipple surgery she is having. We have been told it can take up to six hours, but they don't know how bad it is until they open her up. How long did it take you to recover after the surgery? I understand each case is different and recovery times will depend on each persons age and health etc. did you have to go into rehab when you left the hospital? I am asking as we have been told it may be needed. Thank you for your last response you have given me some much needed comfort and hope of a positive outcome. I am very grateful to you.
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January 2014
Hi, I am 42 and my Mum has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, mum will be going in for surgery next Friday. Mum is 77 years old and only weighs 38 kg, doctors have asked if she has lost weight which the answer is always no. Mum has always been this weight and I can't understand how she could possibly lose any weight as she no fat on her at all. I don't know if this is a good thing or not. We have been told this is major surgery and she will be in intensive care after the surgery. We have also been told that once they start surgery there is a chance they will not go through with it if the surgeon feels it will not be of any benefit for her & if she was to try chemo or radiation it will not get rid of the cancer but only slow it down. I was wondering if any one has been through or knows of someone in this type of situation who may be able to share their experience and to help one very scared family help our much loved and little mum through this. I have been reading all of your stories and send big hugs and best wishes to all.
Susan
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