Dear Marianne,
My mother underwnet whipple's procedure last year at the age of 57, but she was too weak to start chemo. so i dnt knw abt chemo.
It took a long time for her to get back to normal life. She did loose weught, started eating very slowly, earlier few cookies a day to half bowl of cereals. It was a tough time, i was like a mother for her and she was like a small baby in my arms.
Going gets tough sometimes, but have faith in God, all will turn out to be well. Spend time with your family, all family n loved ones talk to the patient and make her feel being cared for. Tell her that you all are with her and keep her in positive state of mind. Give her the strong will power which will help her fight the difficult times.
God bless her and all others will a happy, long & healthy life!!
Amen-
Praying for her,
DR C