Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Cancer: Alexandra Salvador's Story
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2020
- Alexandra Salvador was told she had as little as six months to live when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Her friend encouraged her to get a second opinion. That's when she found Dr. Emily Winslow at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital who performed a Whipple procedure which left her with no evidence of disease.
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If you’re a candidate for the Whipple Surgery, it can be a god send. My mom had her Whipple around 9 years ago. She just turned 60. There is hope!
Pray for me turned 60 4 days ago having the surgery in less than 3 weeks
I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 15 years ago. I had the Whipple procedure and the surgeon said I had no more than 2 years to live at that time. I saw him about 3 years after that and he said he was surprised to see that I was doing well. Praying for your complete healing and no recurrence.
My Father is also detected with stage 4 of Pancreatic Cancer. Doctors say he has few months. Could you please share your experiences. I see a hope for cure. Please. I'll be very much thankful.
@@aksusmitha7792 how's ur father now
@@leonardobruce929 He is no more. We lost him only after 4 months we came to know that he had Cancer. 😞
@@aksusmitha7792 im so sorry for your loss.... i pray for ur fast recovery for ur father's death, may he rest in piece...
@Adam SR .. Life is very much unpredictable. 🤕 Very cruel. Losing my Father is a real pain I faced. Financial, physical emotional trauma was unbearable. Thank you for the support. Thanks everyone for your concern.
It's 12 months since I was told I had pancreatic cancer...I had the Whipple op 3 months afterwards and then had 7 months of chemo...waiting for the results of the ct scan with my fingers crossed that there is nothing left...I wish everyone who is diagnosed with this cancer all the best with their treatment and wish you all best for whatever time you have left...I'm hoping I can now live as normal a life as possible...thinking of you all ❤
How did your scan go?
My dad had the Whipple procedure over 20 years ago and still healthy at 83.
Any digestion based complications?like delayed gastric issues
@@akshayshetty5548 Shortly after surgery but nothing long term.
@@elaine1743 that's awesome God bless your dad
@@akshayshetty5548 Thank you.
Incidentally detected pancreas cyst....Whipple surgery done to my mom yesterday ... It's very painful surgery she always asking for water and explains her pain and she asks for sedation...... Please give me any suggestions
I'm sooo happy for the young lady in this video! I hope her life has continued to thrive cancer-free! 🙏
I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer 5 and half years ago and I'm still here and apart from removing the cancer from my pancreas and my Spleen they never removed anything else
Mine was in the head of the pancreas and the head is attached to the gall bladder & the liver on one major arterial line and they all came out together, I’m on enzymes to help me digest my food.
so it was on the tail of your pancreas?
@@beverleyseton3778 how are you doing today?
Wow Encouraging
I was told today I have a small abnormality on my pancreas 6 months after I fought Renal Cell . I find out Friday what I’m facing and your video brought me hope !!! I’m 35 with 6 babies and a God that won’t quit on me 💜💜💜 thank you for sharing your story I pray your in good health
Hello sis, use Dr omo herbal medicine it will help you get rid of them fast
How are you now?
@@AHJ99. I’m so good thank God the dr didn’t think they were cancerous after my mri my blood work showed spink 1 and some other auto immune stuff but so far I’m learning to live a better healthy life to lessen my flare ups . Thank u for asking . Praying everyone else is doing good ❤️🥰
Praying for you.
@@jackieg444 How are you doing now? My father got diagnosed today.
My mother who just turned 80 last month was diagnosed with a Pancreatic tumor during ultrasound and subsequently diagnosed with Malignancy (stage 3) after undergoing biopsy at Lodi Memorial in June of this year. She started chemotherapy treatments at Stockton Hematology and Oncology (Lodi branch) and has shown remarkable progress after 8 chemotherapy sessions. Overall, she has tolerated the chemotherapy without debilitating side effects. Her CA 19 tumor marker levels have come down from a high of almost 1000 (at start of her chemotherapy sessions) to 145 last time we did labs (2 weeks ago). Now, after reviewing her CT scans and tumor marker levels, both the Surgeon and Oncologist feel that she is ready for the whipple surgery and positive about a successful outcome. She is due to undergo surgery at Stanford in 2 weeks time.
How is your mom doing, she had the surgery?
Yes thank you….she is doing quite all right at present. Her whipple surgery was a five and half hour procedure on Dec 13th, 2024 under the skilled care of Stanford surgeon Dr George Poultsides and his team. Mom had some minor complications with her recovery ( wound care and diet modifications) but overall she did just great considering her age - 80 years old. Two and half months later she began resumption of her 4 remaining sessions of Chemotherapy at the Lodi Oncology clinic. At present she is done with Chemotherapy for now. Her Oncologist Dr Philips plans to follow up with a CT scan and visit some time in June. Mom’s health has rebounded back significantly. She’s still not 100% recovered but compared to what her health was in June of last year, it’s a remarkable recovery for her. We just feel so blessed for everything.
If you don't mind me asking how is your Mother? Im having the same procedure in less than 3 weeks
Getting pancreatic cancer has become one of my biggest fears.
I'm a medical student and tomorrow I'm going to watch my first major surgery ever which happens to be a Whipple procedure. As a medic I am very excited for the learning opportunity, but as a human being who cares especially after videos such as this I really do empathise with how terrifying and extremely difficult this must be for patients going through this.
Bless your heart.
im also a medical student and i just learned about this prcedure but it seemed so drastic so i looked this up to look at side effects and the effects on the mentality of the patients. I'm sure it's terrifying and difficult to go through and I wish them all the best.
I had this procedure 8/22. It was the toughest thing I have ever faced. The rehab is going slow and it’s painful.
It’s mid October and I’m still weak and frail. Slowly I’m getting stronger. Doctor says another two or three months, I’ll be back to normal.
This procedure is no joke and takes a long time to recover. But I’m still here! And I would do it all over again.
My Prayers for your fast recovery and all those suffering from it. I want to know how to get his surgery done or everything about this procedure to save my precious person. Please guide I am from India.
I had the distal op. 16 yrs ago. All in my lymph nodes now
. From my mouth to my Anus. Doing great. Feeling blessed !!!
Is there any gastric issues
@@akshayshetty5548 Yes. I do not digest food well. I must take meds to help. I still do not feel well in the abdomen after I eat. But things are slowly improving.
My doctor says it takes 2-3 years for things to fully settle digestively.
Best part, I’m still here! So these issues will be tolerated.
@@ec1628 same bro, my mom just had Whipple a month back, she is struggling to digest food and is on semi solid food ...issue is she still has to undergo 8 session of folfox chemo which will make her further weak.Thanks for your inputs and prayers for you best health
So happy for your recovery brave girl❣❣❣🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I had this done a month ago
It takes it out of you but I’m getting stronger every day
How are you doing today health and nutrition wise?
@Manito doing very well can eat whatever I want but I take Creon with meals
@@anthonymelvey6501 I'm glad to hear that amigo 🙏 what stage cancer did you have?
@Manito Stage 2
with 2 positive lymph nodes
Hello... I'm glad to hear you are doing OK... Uhm during the operation did they intubate you? And did they put central line on your neck?
I love you all with the bottom of my heart may God protect you and your loved ones. Be strong, things will be the same again as they were used to be before
I was given 6 months to live 5 years ago! The difference was one hospital was Lodi Memorial no disrespect as good at delivering babies and broken arms they didn't even diagnose me right luckily I got a second opinion in San Francisco and the rest was history! Thank God for the doctors at Stanford University.. unfortunately it's all about where you live hopefully you're located next to great institutions with phenomenal doctors.. hopefully I live in Northern California and I was only 2 hours away from the Bay Area not everybody has that option... my advice is always get a second and even a third opinion! Pray to God that I did I'm still here talking about it because my wife push the issue to find another doctor! Which in turn suggested the Whipple procedure
I'm glad all went well for you! How are you doing today? Did you have chemotherapy?
Had Open Whipple on 9-28-22.
Had zero symptoms prior other than my blood sugar (which had been 100 or less all my life) sky rocketed to 912!
Luckily my primary care physician insisted on drilling down to get images of my pancreas - after a biopsy came back malignant he referred me to a surgical oncologist who completely removed 2 tumors.
Had zero side effects or problems and returned to work after taking 4 weeks off. Had a port installed last week and will start chemotherapy in 2 weeks.
Hopefully the cancer hasn’t spread anywhere else or if it has - the chemo takes care of it permanently.
Good luck to anyone with this disease 👍
Hello Sir, I hope you are doing well and still cancer free at present. It was very encouraging to know that you had your whipple surgery procedure at Stanford - the same univ hosptal that my mom is scheduled for her surgery in 2 weeks time. We arealso from the Northern California area and she was diagnosed at Lodi Memorial. She had all her chemotherapy sessions in Lodi. So far, we are pleased with how she is responding to all treatments. Please read my earlier posted comments in the main comments section.
I have just had that surgery and am in recovery, I still have some micro cells in my blood and am back on chemo for another 2 months to hopefully deal with that. I’m confident I will come out of this to lead a normal longer healthy life.
Praying for a complete recovery 🙏💜
@@boatergirl4811 many thanks😊
How are you doing today?
Speedy recovery
My best friend who is like a brother to me is getting ready to have the procedure at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I have been worried sick. Thanks for posting this video it gives me hope.
Good luck to your best friend!!
I am starting neoadjuvant chemo next Monday, and if all goes smoothly, i am scheduled for whipple surgery in January 2025 (still undecided where).
@@Warriorme-y3j My best friend got his done at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore MD. His surgery went great and he has started back to work. Great hospital with world-renowned surgeons.I pray that God keeps his hands on you and that goes well. God Bless!
good story... my sister-in-law is recovering from whipple and starting chemo as precaution...
I will have my surgery next week... after chemo for a half year. Hope to be lucky, too.
My brother just had this procedure today. The cancer was caught early but damn, scary to think of.
God Blessed You 😇
The chief surgeon of all medstar hospitals did my whipple procedure (Dr. Fishbein in Georgetown university hospital) i was so lucky to have him as a surgeon.
How long were you in the hospital? How long did you stay off work? How long were you in pain? I'm having it done soon
Hope all is well Alexandra!
I try to prepare mentally for this procedure to get rid of NET tumours in the pancreas and ileum… 🤞🙏🍁
Hii. How was your surgery?
I am 4 months post Whipple now! And diabetic - my pancreas was completely removed.
Getting better and stronger but tough tough procedure. CT-PET scanning next week - hoping for the best🙏🦋
This is rare. Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have metastatis. That means they can't have a whipple procedure. This happened to my mother. The cancer had already spread to the liver. She did not respond at all to chemo. She died within 4 months.
Prayers 🕊💜
Sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss
My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic too. It was in her blood vessels, liver, everywhere .They did the Whipple for my Mom and didn't stitch properly..so the stitches came apart and her body was practically oozing from the inside. It was the worst thing I've ever gone through. For her too. She died within a month. A week after the surgery.
My grandpa got diagnosed with this 5 days ago. The doctors told him that he had 14 days to 3 months. He died today.
I’m sorry for your loss...
I am so sorry for your loss. May your good memories of your grandpa be of some comfort to you.
im so sorry for ur loss bro
Thank you for sharing. My father died 4 days after his diagnosis, less than 12 hours before going to the oncology hospital. We were preparing to for a long struggle and were shocked it happened so fast. Many people have later told me that "it is better this way" because he did no suffer.
@@KonradofKrakow pls phone number muje baat karna h plz 🙏
Hey, I'm a 20 YO boy diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 🙂.When I had the symptoms I avoided them because I didn't knew that it could be so terrible!
Maybe I won't be able to see your replies but i just wanna say that never ever avoid any symptoms of cancer,If you did it can cost ur life.Take care guys💕😊
I hope you have a good pediatrician 20 year old boy.
Wishing you the best ❤
😢😢😢 Are you ok
Hey❤️I've undergone Whipple surgery and I'm cancer free for now❤️. But I'm having some digestive problems.
@@ErenYeager-te7mm God bless you, I am very happy for you. long life with full health ❤
Praise the Lord!
My husband passed away from this cancer he lived 15 months
Yes you are lucky
I wonder if she is still going strong
You’re preety and strong . Wish you well :)
been looking up videos ever since I was told my mom has to have this done next Saturday.
How's mom doing, Mine also had the same done to remove a 1x1cm tumor done about 3 weeks ago. Curious to hear from others who are around the same post surgery time frame.
@@scottbeaulieu8192 My mom is doing amazing. Almost 10 hour surgery. But she is doing great ty so much for asking 💓
@@scottbeaulieu8192 took a bit for appetite to return but recovering well
@@missmommabear9411 ya my mom, has been trying to eat small portions but unfortunately hasn't been able to find anything to stay down... not good. Gotta be able to eat and retain the nutrients and whatnot before they can begin chemo so we're hoping things turn better for her. And hopefully things progress well for your mom too!
@@scottbeaulieu8192 I hope your mom has a great recovery, its tough. My thoughts are will you! My moms stomach was very bloated before, it went down after surgery and she did lose weight. My mom will probably need chemo still .
Had my surgery 3 months ago and now in recovery. First time my consultant had done the op on top of my Ileostomy for Ulcerative Colitis yeah my body loves to torture me !! Make no mistake this is a massive op, I am 58 and it has taken it out of me recovery in my case is slow and I rest more (sleep) than play. AS for those silly tablets (creons) I am not sure they are useful in my case but I take them anyway, lots of them to damn many if you ask me. 3 months back on your feet, literally, but it could take a lot longer to get yourself back to where you were,. if ever. I lost 2 stones 4 inches on my waist I ate like a pig before my op cos I knew I would need all the reserves I could call on. It can knock you for 6, and let no one tell you its laziness, its the fact your body takes take to recover, some longer than others
He fought like hell
What’s watt pad?
I had the Whipple procedure in February of 2023. I had stage 2 pancreatic. I feel absolutely fine. The only draw back is a Ct-dna test came back positive so they are scanning me every two months.
I wish you all the best and hopefully you stay cancer free. I was recently diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo and am set to have the Whipple procedure early next year.
@@vedder10 thank you for your reply. I wish you the best. The Whipple is no walk in the park. Stay strong and positive.
Thanks for sharing!
I heard the insurance does not cover as often as you need it, is that true?
I AVE UNDERGONE 9 SURGRIES OUT OF WHICH WHIPPLES WAS THE MOST MAJOR ONE I SURVIVED BUT
Incidentally detected pancreas cyst by doing ultrasound... To my mom..
Yesterday done Whipple surgery by Gastroenterologist surgeons take 9hrs time to remove head of pancreas and part of stomach, gallbladder and intestine called jujunem... And re arrange them ... But the main problem is leakages .... Let's hope for best pray for my mom... I love my mom so much..can anyone give suggestions
From the first day after removal of Endotracheal tube... She always asks for water and explains about her very strong pain .... And she asks me to tell doctors give her sedations....
@@Premkumar98266Hey, how is your mom now? Is she okay and better now?
@@shawnkhan7866 now she was 60% good not recovering fast... Numbness, no sleep,pain,sometimes feaver...some manageble complications... Coming.... For Numbness complication we have to meet neuro surgeon...
Finally now she is ok 👌but i think she takes time brother....
@@Premkumar98266 May God give long life to your mom. I hope she is pain free soon and becomes healthy soon!
@@arfa9155 thank you sir....
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I was given a 5% chance of surviving at 9 years old.
13 years later here I am 🤣
Enjoy your life.
Hello can u share ur experience I want to talk to u?
Hi mame
My dad is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.its been 1 months now but doctors r nt yet started his treatment.he is becoming weak day by day.m really need of help.i can't watch my father 😢 in pain.
How is your father today, i pray for you.
Life is unstable! death is conform!😢
Please Help 🙏😔
Dear MedStar team, i have one question.
My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer type R1, and was immediately operated, ( with the same procedure - wipllow ) 2 months ago.
They said that the operation was successful done and that they took everything out, and now we face with the problem about the chemotherapy.
My mother is going to do it but they offer us 2 different options (chemotherapies ).
My question is, has miss Alexandra received some chemotherapy after her pancreatic surgery and if yes, what kind ?
Your answer would mean the whole 🌎 for me. ❤
Best regards,
Filip Pivec...
I also want to know that
My father have carcenoma pancrese, they put forward whipple procedure
But the biopsy report is inconclusive, not sure about cancer.(he is also treated apml 7 years ago)
Is any medicine to shrink the mass, located at the head of pancrease
Reply pls,emergency
Bro how are you
Can whipple be done on 83 year old ? Is it done in india?
Yes, it is possible only if the cancer has not metastasized (spread) to other organs and is contained in the pancreas area. The recommended course of treatment is chemotherapy to shrink the tumor, followed by whipple surgery and more chemotherapy after recovery from the surgery. Max hospitals in Delhi and Mohali are one of the many hospitals in India that perform the whipple surgery and Yes, it is possible for an 83 year old to undergo this procedure if he/she meets the qualifications.
I sister died from pancreatic cancer
Hello good day everyone i am so glad I am saying this out here , but its a good thing to share how I got rid of cancer disease ,i am totally grateful Dr osuma
Is Whipple procedure reliable after the surgey what complications patient may face and what is the chances of survival after surgey performed my brother suffers from pancreatitis diagnosed swelling on tail side of pancreas not tumor only shows swelling doctor suggested surgery to me....his amylase test value is 250 everytime after 3 months or 6 months my question is my brother needs surgery or not..should l continued on medicines he is taking medicines for 7 years....would anyone suggest me about this thanks
Hey, the Whipple surgery is obviously risky but the risk is not that huge, make sure you go to a good hospital where they do perform at least 10 Whipple surgeries an year, everything will be fine.
My Dad went through it, he had an extensive surgery, they had to remove his duedenom as well, but 6 months after, he is doing great. He is as fit as he used to be. It is a risky operation but in a good hospital, if done by good doctors has a success rate of 95%.
@@jurrasicgrant2307 may god bless your father and your family. Stay strong live happily..
how's your brother now sir?
@@jurrasicgrant2307 what stage of pancreatic cancer your dad have?
My father have carcenoma pancrese, they put forward whipple procedure
But the biopsy report is inconclusive, not sure about cancer.(he is also treated apml 7 years ago)
Is any medicine to shrink the mass, located at the head of pancrease
Reply pls,emergency
My father got diagnosed with it today. How is your dad doing?
Does your dad have cancer?
@@engin579 he passed two weeks ago😞
@@venomgamer4395 oh God I'm so sorry. Which stage was he and how long did he have after diagnosis? How long did he have already have cancer when ge got his diagnosis?
@@engin579 cancer wasn't diagonaised so he doesn't get treatment. He was only treated for side diseases. He survived for 7 mnths. If the biopsy report was sure about the cancer he would live for some more yrs with us
its always the second opinion.. that saves lives.. i think they just want to sell you chemo forever..
Stay brave!!
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