Michell, it’s good to see you doing well. Do you remember asking me about Whipple Surgery. In March of 24 it will be 4 years for me. Keep on, keeping on! Hugs💕
So grateful I found this video and your story Michele, my wife is on round 7 of chemo for pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed at age 53 in February - stage 1B, but the chemo has shrunk her tumor to under 2cm and we are scheduled for whipple at the end of July after round 8 of chemo 2 weeks from now. We are then scheduled for 4 rounds of chemo afterwards. We are praying for a successful surgery and clean margins - our journey mirrors yours, as we are recent empty nesters with what we were hoping would be a good 30 years ahead of us of travel and enjoying each other. I so very much identify with your "closing window" of time, all of the sudden it seems like it could be a lot shorter; but we are still hopeful and on the path to face down pancreatic cancer and fight it and very likely win - we hope! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I would love to hear more details about your recovery from the whipple, my wife is dreading that most of all. Wishing you and your family all the best!
@@TUPELO_HUNNY unexpectedly one day after I ate a had pain in my abdomen, a fullness that I could stop feeling. It was horrible, then suddenly I vomited and felt immediately better. Didn't think anything of it just thought I ate too much or ate something that didn't agree with me. Happened several times a d went to my family Dr and they did an ultrasound and an MRI. Voila' pancreatic cancer. 😩 I finished radiation now and waiting for another CT scan. Wish me luck. Take care
I REALLY wish that people would share specifics about their symptoms prior to diagnosis. It would be much more educational and informative if people would share this information
Same, it's so hard to find people giving details of specific symptoms... that's why I'm watching these videos, to compare my symptoms, but then I got nothing to compare! Just vague descriptions, the diagnosis and treatment! Uuuggghh 😭
Can we also acknowledge the Drs. . I am so happy that her Dr. didn’t gas light her up. The tests were ordered. This is how it should be ,now she has a fighting chance.
My doctor NEVER gives a diagnosis of any kind to the patient portal until she spoke with her patient; in person preferably. She like to support her patient when they get any news, especially if it's bad news.
❤🙏👏🏻🎉‼️‼️‼️ get it !! Sneaky cancer. I read there’s a link to melanoma when the doc I worked for had her dad get pancreatic cancer. God speed beauty ❤❤❤
It's a surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer. This MD Andersen article describes it very well: www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/whipple-procedure-and-pancreatic-cancer-treatment-9-things-to-know.h00-159459267.html#:~:text=The%20Whipple%20procedure%20is%20a,that%20connects%20to%20the%20stomach.
I had one 10 years ago and it’s a life altering surgery where they literally redo do your insides ( digestive system). It’s extremely complex and I had to sign a paper before surgery acknowledging I might not make it through the procedure. They took half my stomach, the head of the pancreas, the jejunum (sp), then reroute that to go directly to your stomach. Living as long as I have is totally a miracle! Most live 5 years.
Robin Anderson, I was 78 when I had the Whipple done. I’m thrilled to be thinner, to feel well, and I almost never have a “dump”. My own fault as I probably ate too much. A heating pad helps tons if it happens. Might I ask what stage you were? They took 2/3 of my pancreas and I was at the beginning and it was encapsulated in a benign tumor, lucky, lucky lady.
Yes. Survival rates of pancreatic cancer are higher following a Whipple Procedure. It is recommended to be treated by a surgeon who does many of these operations and to have the surgery at a hospital where many of them are done.
@@tatianaschoenfield9819 certain genes are tested for if you have a cancer that is linked to others eg I had ovarian cancer and was tested for both BRAC1 and 2, not only bc its linked to breast cancer (and pancreatic cancer) but for your family to know if they need to test too. I was negative for both but if I had been positive my sister for eg would have been offered testing free. General population testing where you dont have cancer would likely (in UK at least( be something you would pay for privately, unless you were a family member of someone shown to have brac1 or 2, in which case it is paid for by our health service.
@@tatianaschoenfield9819 Hi Tatiana, I would call your nearest cancer center and ask for a Genetic Counselor. If you'd like, you can email info@projectpuple.org and we can help you find the center closest to you and try to get you connected.
Yes they sure do. I had Whipple surgery after 6 chemo treatments of redfuryknox. I went to Mayo in Jax as I wanted a Dr. Who had great experience with it. I never( I mean never) had a bit of pain and was cut sideways between my breasts down to my bellybutton. A letter T. Glued together, yay, no stitches. Went home on 6 th day, and have done well. No sign of anything and March is 3 years!👍 I am now dealing with breast cancer, but this has nothing to do with the first one. Something older women get ,he said. I did radiation in surgery and one chemo. Taxol. I’m going to be 80 in July and I quit it all. Quality is more important now. Enjoying life. I wish you all the best health. Hugs
Hi Sherin. I would get a second opinion from a different doctor. We know survivors who were diagnosed with stage 4 who are surviving. Unfortunately, the odds are lower but quality of life is possible
While seatching for medical treatment you can have a look on the page of the university of Heidelberg (Germany) and their "Patienteninformation" about broccoli sprouts and their content SULFORAPHAN. I had whipple surgery including pancreasektomie a year ago, had mFolfirinox therapy then and take sulforaphan capsules in addition to broccoli sprouts now for more than the last 8 months. Have a look and may be you 'll give it a try too... Best wishes to you from Berlin 💜
Michell, it’s good to see you doing well. Do you remember asking me about Whipple Surgery. In March of 24 it will be 4 years for me. Keep on, keeping on! Hugs💕
So grateful I found this video and your story Michele, my wife is on round 7 of chemo for pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed at age 53 in February - stage 1B, but the chemo has shrunk her tumor to under 2cm and we are scheduled for whipple at the end of July after round 8 of chemo 2 weeks from now. We are then scheduled for 4 rounds of chemo afterwards. We are praying for a successful surgery and clean margins - our journey mirrors yours, as we are recent empty nesters with what we were hoping would be a good 30 years ahead of us of travel and enjoying each other.
I so very much identify with your "closing window" of time, all of the sudden it seems like it could be a lot shorter; but we are still hopeful and on the path to face down pancreatic cancer and fight it and very likely win - we hope! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I would love to hear more details about your recovery from the whipple, my wife is dreading that most of all. Wishing you and your family all the best!
I'm going through it now. Had chemo, radiation next. Hope you're still going strong and doing great. Sending strength to you and your family.
May I ask what your symptoms were prior to diagnosis? I hope you have successful treatment and hope you're having a better day than yesterday ❤
I have seen a lot of videos from doctors here on CZcams that explain how to starve Cancer.I wish you all the best God bless you
@@TUPELO_HUNNY unexpectedly one day after I ate a had pain in my abdomen, a fullness that I could stop feeling. It was horrible, then suddenly I vomited and felt immediately better. Didn't think anything of it just thought I ate too much or ate something that didn't agree with me. Happened several times a d went to my family Dr and they did an ultrasound and an MRI. Voila' pancreatic cancer. 😩 I finished radiation now and waiting for another CT scan. Wish me luck. Take care
Couldn't
Lower back pain both sides. The abdomen discomfort. Weight loss.
I REALLY wish that people would share specifics about their symptoms prior to diagnosis. It would be much more educational and informative if people would share this information
Same, it's so hard to find people giving details of specific symptoms... that's why I'm watching these videos, to compare my symptoms, but then I got nothing to compare! Just vague descriptions, the diagnosis and treatment! Uuuggghh 😭
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Get a blood test for pancreas enzymes and CA19-9 cancer marker. If one enzyme is elevated the CT scan. Don't settle for less. Fight for yourself.
Can we also acknowledge the Drs. . I am so happy that her Dr. didn’t gas light her up. The tests were ordered. This is how it should be ,now she has a fighting chance.
My doctor NEVER gives a diagnosis of any kind to the patient portal until she spoke with her patient; in person preferably. She like to support her patient when they get any news, especially if it's bad news.
What an inspiration you are, Michele! Thank you for sharing your cancer journey 💜
You are beautiful and strong, keep going!!!!!
I have seen a lot of videos from doctors here on CZcams that explain how to starve Cancer.I wish you all the best God bless you
Sweet lady, you are an inspiration!! ❤
❤🙏👏🏻🎉‼️‼️‼️ get it !! Sneaky cancer. I read there’s a link to melanoma when the doc I worked for had her dad get pancreatic cancer. God speed beauty ❤❤❤
So happy for you. You’re looking great!😊
Hello Michelle
So nice to meet you
Please accept warm hugs from Amman Jordan 🇯🇴
All the best of luck
I have stage IV. No treatment yet. Liver biopsy Monday July 1.
There is a cancer marker for early signs of pancreatic Cancer but most GPs won't order that blood test.
My uncle had breast cancer. He was free from cancer for like maybe two years and he got bile duct cancer. He die a year later. BRCA2 positive.
Very sorry for your loss.
What stage? More information needed.
Hi now you take enzymes?
Did you have the wipple procedure and how did you cope?
Hi! Michele did have a Whipple procedure and worked very closely with her doctors on treatment
What is a whipple procedure?
It's a surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer. This MD Andersen article describes it very well: www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/whipple-procedure-and-pancreatic-cancer-treatment-9-things-to-know.h00-159459267.html#:~:text=The%20Whipple%20procedure%20is%20a,that%20connects%20to%20the%20stomach.
I had one 10 years ago and it’s a life altering surgery where they literally redo do your insides ( digestive system). It’s extremely complex and I had to sign a paper before surgery acknowledging I might not make it through the procedure. They took half my stomach, the head of the pancreas, the jejunum (sp), then reroute that to go directly to your stomach. Living as long as I have is totally a miracle! Most live 5 years.
Robin Anderson, I was 78 when I had the Whipple done. I’m thrilled to be thinner, to feel well, and I almost never have a “dump”. My own fault as I probably ate too much. A heating pad helps tons if it happens. Might I ask what stage you were? They took 2/3 of my pancreas and I was at the beginning and it was encapsulated in a benign tumor, lucky, lucky lady.
Robin, one more question, what stage were you. I was 1.
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Does anyone survive Whipple procedure?
Yes. Survival rates of pancreatic cancer are higher following a Whipple Procedure. It is recommended to be treated by a surgeon who does many of these operations and to have the surgery at a hospital where many of them are done.
Can anyone do the genetic testing to evaluate for predisposition of cancer risk? Who would order this?
@@tatianaschoenfield9819 certain genes are tested for if you have a cancer that is linked to others eg I had ovarian cancer and was tested for both BRAC1 and 2, not only bc its linked to breast cancer (and pancreatic cancer) but for your family to know if they need to test too. I was negative for both but if I had been positive my sister for eg would have been offered testing free.
General population testing where you dont have cancer would likely (in UK at least( be something you would pay for privately, unless you were a family member of someone shown to have brac1 or 2, in which case it is paid for by our health service.
@@tatianaschoenfield9819 Hi Tatiana, I would call your nearest cancer center and ask for a Genetic Counselor.
If you'd like, you can email info@projectpuple.org and we can help you find the center closest to you and try to get you connected.
Yes they sure do. I had Whipple surgery after 6 chemo treatments of redfuryknox. I went to Mayo in Jax as I wanted a Dr. Who had great experience with it. I never( I mean never) had a bit of pain and was cut sideways between my breasts down to my bellybutton. A letter T. Glued together, yay, no stitches. Went home on 6 th day, and have done well. No sign of anything and March is 3 years!👍
I am now dealing with breast cancer, but this has nothing to do with the first one. Something older women get ,he said. I did radiation in surgery and one chemo. Taxol. I’m going to be 80 in July and I quit it all. Quality is more important now. Enjoying life. I wish you all the best health. Hugs
My doctor told me no cure you will die
Stage 4
Hi Sherin. I would get a second opinion from a different doctor. We know survivors who were diagnosed with stage 4 who are surviving. Unfortunately, the odds are lower but quality of life is possible
While seatching for medical treatment you can have a look on the page of the university of Heidelberg (Germany) and their "Patienteninformation" about broccoli sprouts and their content SULFORAPHAN. I had whipple surgery including pancreasektomie a year ago, had mFolfirinox therapy then and take sulforaphan capsules in addition to broccoli sprouts now for more than the last 8 months.
Have a look and may be you 'll give it a try too... Best wishes to you from Berlin 💜
There is Hope for you! How are you doing now?
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Yes, they kind of right you off.
Bad doctors!