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Comment on What is the Whipple Operation? by Thomas Albete

Thomas Albete — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:44:52 +0000

I found the information here very helpful. I am a RN and even for me, the diagnosis of a mass on your pancrease is scary. Having information like this available helps me to understand what a Whipple is and what to expect.

Comment on The Future by Margaret South

Margaret South — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:32:06 +0000

I am a living example of the future!!
I had been diagnosed with stge3 pc,6yrs later,I thank my surgeon every day…..thankyou everyone for your continuing research,I wouldt be here without it,Maggie South(Australia)

Comment on Survival Rates for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer by Dr. Ralph Hruban

Dr. Ralph Hruban — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:27:03 +0000

This is a good question. While the presence or absence of lymph node metastases is very important, there is a growing body of literature suggesting that the “lymph node ratio” (the ratio of positive over negative lymph nodes) is also important. See:
The emerging issue of ratio of metastatic to resected lymph nodes in gastrointestinal cancers: An overview of literature.
Petrelli F, Borgonovo K, Barni S.
Eur J Surg Oncol. 2011 Oct;37(10):836-47. Epub 2011 Aug 16.
PMID: 21843922

Comment on Survival Rates for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer by Christine Mulligan

Christine Mulligan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:40:06 +0000

Does the number of lymph nodes involved affect survival rates? I know someone who had a Whipple, total tumor was removed with no positive margins, and involvement of 1 of the 26 local nodes. Would that lead to a higher survival rate than for someone who had involvement of multiple nodes?

Comment on Why is involvement of arteries and veins important in the treatment of pancreatic cancer? by TesticularCancerSymptoms

TesticularCancerSymptoms — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:57:57 +0000

My partner and i go along with it. I’ve got a buddy exactly who merely obtained a type of melanoma. I will tell him and will make it possible for your pet to see this specific. Cheers

Comment on Why is involvement of arteries and veins important in the treatment of pancreatic cancer? by LungCancerSymptoms

LungCancerSymptoms — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:56:41 +0000

My spouse and i agree with this. We’ve a friend who only got a sort of cancers. I am going to be sure he understands and definately will allow your ex to learn that. Many thanks

Comment on Why is involvement of arteries and veins important in the treatment of pancreatic cancer? by Elaine Wilkinson

Elaine Wilkinson — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:49:13 +0000

My husband had andeocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas. He had to have a biliary drain placed through the liver and a bypass from his stomach to his small intestine due to the tumor blocking the duodenum. He developed a blood clot in his leg and he was given Fragmin to prevent clots and contain the clot that existed. A week later he died from massive bleeding into his stomach. ( he was vomiting pure blood in large quantities). They told us there was nothing they could do because of his weakened state. Is this complication common and was there really nothing they could do? Thank you for your reply.

Comment on What is the Whipple Operation? by Dr. Ralph Hruban

Dr. Ralph Hruban — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:17:31 +0000

My sincere best wishes to you. Amazing connection to Dr. Alan Oldfather Whipple! RHH

Comment on How is Pancreatic Cancer Staged? by Dr. Ralph Hruban

Dr. Ralph Hruban — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:16:47 +0000

My sincere best wishes to you. You are in good hands. RHH

Comment on Survival Rates for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer by Dr. Ralph Hruban

Dr. Ralph Hruban — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:16:17 +0000

We try to report the two diseases separately.