I had the Whipple in Dec. 2020. They removed the cancer and most of the pancreas. I was supposed to start chemo within 8 weeks of the surgery but due to complications, infections and some pancreatitis, I never did start. The stomach spasms and pain were no joke. After 5 ERCP procedures, I finally feel pretty darn good. It's May '21. I lost 50 lbs and I have decided to not do chemo at all. I have always been very active and at 63, I don't know how many summers I have left but I don't want to waste any. I am involved in a testing program with Signatera, which I'll get every 3 months. Like a blood DNA test. Don't know where this will lead but I'm optimistic.
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