You Have the Power to Change the Course of Pancreatic Cancer History!
The time has come for all of us to band together to make pancreatic cancer a national priority. Working together, we can make a real difference in the lives of the many thousands of people who are currently battling pancreatic cancer, and thousands more who will face pancreatic cancer in coming years.
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The Big ONE
(This post was created for the “PowerandGlory” CarePage created when I was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.)
I hardly remember a thing about that day…I remember that I just wanted to get it going and that, despite what I said, I didn’t want to be alone. I remember preliminary discussions about epidural pain control, etc., and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Patrick Swazye
I’ve been thinking a lot about Barbara Walters’ recent interview with Patrick Swayze, as I’m sure many people touched by pancreatic cancer have been. My initial reaction was that I was disheartened that they didn’t do more about the actual facts of his diagnosis and treatment. It’s one thing to give a general overview but [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Anniversaries
What did you know and when did you know it? The anniversary of symptoms, treatments, other major events can be a significant part of whippleLife. What’s been your experience as time passes?
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )breathe…just breathe…
While every disease brings its own set of challenges, I believe that facing pancreatic cancer and living with the treatments and procedures that can delay or even cure the cancer, is one of the most personally profound experiences a person can have. I believe that due to the ever-present threat of fatality, coping with this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )in my Tribe
There are few of us out there…whipple patients…whipple surviors…pancreatic cancer survivors…
What is your experience of having this particular disease and/or living with this major surgical intervention? Have you, do you feel like you’re going through it alone? How are your circumstances like/different from those of others you know or have heard of in [...]
living / working
How did your surgery and recovery impact your ability to live life as you had prior to the surgery? What challenges have you faced as you try to return to your “normal” activities of life and work?
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 10 so far )diet / eating
A place to share stories of how you have experienced or are experiencing with the immediate and long-term challenges associated with whipple surgery. How did or have your dietary habits changed? Has your ability to perceive taste changed throughout the treatment and post-surgical process? What helped (or didn’t)?
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 30 so far )pain
A place to share stories of how you have experienced or are experiencing post-operative pain. How did the pain change over time? What helped (or didn’t)?
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )research / clinical trials
Research is ongoing about how to treat pancreatic cancer and different approaches are taken at various facilities around the country. Share information, insight and experience about new research and/or clinical trials in this section.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Welcome!
Share your story; share your fears; share your insights. This website is intended to help those of us who have undergone the extraordinary “whipple procedure” and are struggling or succeeding with the aftermath. It’s for those who are “recovering from the cure” for pancreatic cancer.
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