CancerCompass message board discussion started by Dolittle on 1/7/2006 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,3958,0.htm Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am recovering from the Whipple procedure now. My surgery was done in October 2005 and took 12 hours to complete. Two days after surgery my left lung colapsed and I was on a vent for 14 days. Needless to say, I almost didn't make it. Recovery has been slow but we are making progress. I will start radiation soon and additional chemo. If anyone has tips on how to make radiation easier please let me know. Dolittle Sat, 07 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT HI, The are of your stomach where the whipple was performed is going to get the radiation. I found eating cookies and crackers helped keep my stomach from getting upset during Radiation. Hope this helps. Blg2789 Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT You should visit the pancreatic cancer discussion board of JHH. Many PC-patients and caregivers visit the site every day and are most willing to share their experiences with you. http://pathology.jhu.edu/pancreas_chat/ Regards, Wielly Elly850 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT