Hi, do I have chemo straight after a wipple opp. Thanks

[Shelley666]

[Spring]

Hi

I did not have to have any chemo after my whipple operation. I think it depends on the pathology results from the tumour once it is removed.

Good Luck. xx

[Shelley666 in reply to Spring]

Thanks for the answer I go in Monday for my opp. I am getting scared but it has to be done xx

[lindy1lou in reply to Spring]

My tumour was found to be an IPMN - which probably would have turned cancerous so I still needed the whipple - I'm 18 months on now and do have some toilet issues but otherwise putting weight back on and all is fine - what about you? best wishes Linda

[lindy1lou]

I didn't need chemo as my tumour was benign but that was only discovered after the histology report. They don't start chemo until at least 6 weeks after the whipple and only if you're feeling okay at the time. Good luck for Monday - it will all be fine - let us know how it all goes and if you need any help....in which hospital are you having the op?? - best wishes Linda.

[Spring]

Hi Linda.

I had a pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas. When I was operated I they did not know what they were going to find, and I went in to the operating theatre not knowing what could be done. When I woke up I was told that I had a whipple procedure. Like you mine was 18 months ago. I lost a stone in weight which I have kept off. My only changes is that I have to eat smaller portions than before, as I get full up much more quickly. Plus my sweet tooth has disappeared.

[The_PSN]

Yes,yes, and yes as increases survival rate. Chairman The Pancreatitis Supporters Network

[Wildleigh1434]

I would have chemo and radio... Have it all as its the best way of ensuring you survive after the whipple... Good luck and be positive.... Don't wait as time is everything.

Regards

Wildleigh

[Shelley666]

Thanks for the support I feel a lot better now, fingers crossed I will be ok .

[Cygnet51161 in reply to Shelley666]

Hi Shelly I had my op 6 weeks ago as I had a t3 tumour on my pancreas I'm having chemo in a few weeks and I'm nervous! But I wanted to reassure you that apart from the pain of a major op the pain is well controlled with drugs. After 6 weeks i get my days where I'm overly tired and I also have a few cramps every day, apart from that I'm virtually back to normal. Good luck with the op and my advice as soon as your able prob after your stay in ICU walk walk walk! Up corridors down corridors anywhere apart from stairs. 😊

[Geniex]

My husband was told straight after his op that they were 99% sure he wouldnt need chemo . Its was at his follow up appointment that biopsy tests showed spread to 5 lymph nodes , therefore his chemo of 5FU began 2 weeks after that , No radio was offered .

Good Luck x

[Pam5411]

Will they take some Nodes from me when they do the Whipple of me? I have a benign pancreatic tumor in the head that is 3.1 cm. I have an IPMN.