I had the Whipple procedure in November 2005 at the age of 32. If the doctors are recommending it, then there is the possibility that they can remove the tumor.
The Whipple involves removing the tumor from the pancreas (mine was on the head of the pancreas), removing the gall bladder, the duoeduem (I can never spell it!) and sometimes a portion of the stomach (they removed 25% of mine). It is a major surgery, but can be overcome.
Almost three years later, I am well and am expecting a baby. I have to watch my sugar (I only eat Splenda for surgar), but otherwise, I am healthy and living a full life.
Keep an optimistic mindset and pray.
God Bless!