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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  • Hi liyashake.

    Sorry to hear about your dad the reason I'm replying to you is because I have been through the same thing and have had the whipple procedure. I had the operation in 2019 and so far everything is fine I have lost a bit of my appetite and do get tired quite easy but apart from that I'm OK.

    I hope this helps you.. 

  • Hello Rock1

    I'm new to this I only joined tonight and I don't know what I'm doing.

    I tried to send you a message earlier but who knows if it got through.

    I'm scared witless at the moment about having to have  ct scan in days. It's do with my pancreas.

    After reading what you wrote I wondered if I could talk to you?

    I'd be so grateful but it's ok if not.

    Kind regards

    Kerry 

  • Hello Kerry,

    It’s not a good idea at all to read posts on pancreatic cancer particularly regards Whipple operations (such as the post from LiyaShake) which are usually performed when a fairly advanced cancer is found late. 

    It is very worrying to be having a scan when the pancreas is involved but there are so many other reasons for a scan.

    Try to keep positive!.

    Best Wishes.

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  • Hello Kerry,

    It’s not a good idea at all to read posts on pancreatic cancer particularly regards Whipple operations (such as the post from LiyaShake) which are usually performed when a fairly advanced cancer is found late. 

    It is very worrying to be having a scan when the pancreas is involved but there are so many other reasons for a scan.

    Try to keep positive!.

    Best Wishes.

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