Comments on: Pancreatic Cancer Removed via Laparoscopic Surgery

By: Linda Y Bernardo

Linda Y Bernardo — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:13:07 +0000

I lost three members of my family to pancreatic cancer: my mom in 1969, my sister in 2004, and my brother in 2010. Since I have a family history of this kind of cancer, it’s likely that I’m also going to get it. Is this true? By the way, I’m a 65 year old female.

Thank you for your time.

By: Kim Brackney

Kim Brackney — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:24:54 +0000

Thank you so much for your quick reply. Somehow I did not mention that my brother has pancreatic cancer.

By: Polly Gilgenbach

Polly Gilgenbach — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:29:20 +0000

In reply to Kim Brackney. Thank you for your note. We are so sorry to hear of your brother's diagnosis. If you'd like to contact our Cancer Center they may be able to give you options regarding clinical trials or second opinions or they may be able to put you in touch with someone who can answer your questions. The phone number in Minnesota is 507-538-7623.

By: Kim Brackney

Kim Brackney — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:52:35 +0000

My Brother was recently diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer which has spread to his lungs and stomach. His PCP and oncologist suggest palliative care. Is there something more that we can do except just wait for him to die? I am overwhelmed with information but nothing seems consistent. Your reply will be greatly appreciated.

By: Robin Pointer

Robin Pointer — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:36:12 +0000

My 64 year old husband had a Whipple a year ago. His last PET scan showed a small recurrence in one lymph node, but I am terrified. How long has Mindy been cancer free?

By: Kellie

Kellie — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:28:52 +0000

I am soo thankful for the “Whipple” surgery that was performed for my pancreatic cancer. My doctors at Mayo in Rochester, Mn saved my life. Dr.Kendrick, Dr.Cory and Dr.Ali! What a great team of surgeons! I am forever Grateful! still lookin for the right treatment to get rid of any cancer remaining in my lymph nodes. I had the head of my pancrease removed, bile duct to liver, part of small intestine and duodeum removed as well. I still would like to know how i got this form of cancer at age 38.

By: susanashephard

susanashephard — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:41:44 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hello and thank you for your question. We are sorry to hear about your father's diagnosis. We do not have a clinic in the NY area but perhaps you are referring to Rochester, Minn.? If so, please contact the Appointment Office directly at 507-538-3270 and the representatives will be able to assist you. Thanks again!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:52:04 +0000

My Dad was diagnosed with cancer in August of 2011. The whipple surgery was attempted but could not be performed. He has being doing chemotherapyfolfurinox, since then. He also took a break from the chemo in the spring of 2012 to do Cyberknife radiation. Wanted to see if he was a candidate for the laparoscopic distal pnancreatectomy. I know it is performed at the Mayo in Fla, was also just wondering if the procedure is being done in the NY area.

By: mayoclinic

mayoclinic — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:50:00 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Wheelock. Unfortunately, we cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this correspondence. If he would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, the appointment office phone numbers are: Arizona: 480-301-1735, Florida: 904-953-0853, and Minnesota: 507-284-2511. Happy holidays!

By: Kathryn Wheelock

Kathryn Wheelock — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:23:26 +0000

A friend had a tumor in his pancreas. It attached itself to part of the stomach & intestine. An 8 hour surgery took the spleen, due to it had low blood supply and could not be saved, a pie shape out of the stomach, the affected area of intestine and then put back together.
Pathology shows cancer…do not know the type of cancer.
Nothing about lymphnoids was mentioned.
He has alot of healing to do after this surgery. Waiting for the stomach to wake up again so he can begin eating.
Do you think he has a chance to get treatment? I mean with all the healing his body is doing with the trauma of surgery..how soon could a treatment be tolerated?

I’m grasping at straws I guess..Every Body is different.
A reply would be wonderful…but I understand if you do not want to comment.
Merry Christmas and God Bless.
Kathryn