Life expectancy after Whipple with Pancreatic cancer

Hi there, my dad is 65 years old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer stage 3. My sister and I talked to the doctor before surgery, they suspected cancer. After Whipple surgery we got news that dad's hystology results are ready, he has pacreatic cancer, 3.5 cm with 2 lymph nodes out of 22. He is recovering from the surgery right now, it has been a month. Eating well but always so so tired and sleepy. We want to bring him to live with us, we live in the US, it is a long flight and we don't know what to expect next few month. Does anyone here went though Whipple surgery and pancreatic cancer at this stage, what is your experience, what is the life expectancy? I pray we have few months with dad here, he just got his first grandson from me and my sister is due in June. We hope dad will have a chance to see them. We have an appointment with oncologist next week, I am not sure if chemo worth it at this stage

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  • Hello LiyaShake

    I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis and all that he has been through. It's good to hear that he is recovering from the surgery although it's to be expected that he is tired. 

    It's difficult for us to say what your Dad's prognosis maybe but hopefully the appointment with the Oncologist next week will give you the answers needed so that your Dad can make decisions about his future and the possible move. 

    I'm sorry that I can't be of more help but you're welcome to post in our Ask the Nurses topic area if you'd like to speak with them for some advice and information. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello LiyaShake

    I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis and all that he has been through. It's good to hear that he is recovering from the surgery although it's to be expected that he is tired. 

    It's difficult for us to say what your Dad's prognosis maybe but hopefully the appointment with the Oncologist next week will give you the answers needed so that your Dad can make decisions about his future and the possible move. 

    I'm sorry that I can't be of more help but you're welcome to post in our Ask the Nurses topic area if you'd like to speak with them for some advice and information. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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