Hello, I am a 52 year old male that was diagnosed Pancreatic cancer on 5/15/06 after a stomach ache on 4/28/06. No other signs. My Primary care doctor immediately sent me to Rush Hospital Medical Center in Chicago. After CT scans which revealed an enlarged pancreas and further follow up tests, I received a Whipple on 6/01/06. 20 days of recovery at Rush, where I received wonderful care, from the entire team I got to return home. I was looking forward to Chemo/Rad Therapy soon and successful recuperation after the 5-1/2 week therapy that I was expecting after surgery. However, a CT Scan of 7/28/06 revealed Mets in my liver that were not present 60 days earlier!
...Move on to phase 2... I am scheduled to begin chemo therapy of Gemzar/Tarceva on 8/16/06. Does anyone have any encouraging words regarding this regimen of treatment? I would appreciate any input that is out there. Signed, 'deer in the headlights' Dave B.