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Dave--My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife. Feel blessed that her condition is operable--the Whipple method that was mentioned in an earlier post can be very effective.
My wife was also diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in February 2005; hers was inoperable. We were fortunate enough that with the help of a fantastic oncologist and prayers and support from a great network of friends and family to prolong her stay on this earth for 18 months. We went through all of the treatments, the radiation and the chemo and dedicated all of our time and efforts to making the most of the time left together. We shared our 31st wedding anniversary in the hospital with a renewal of our vows with friends, family and our Pastor in the room.
It has been two years (August 12) since she passed with all 3 of our children and other family members present. It was peaceful and she was ready. Her passing has left a tremendous hole in all of our hearts but we take pleasure in knowing that we did everything that we possibly could to ease the suffering and pain as she put up such a strong fight. I will spare you the details.
I guess the reason that I am posting this is to try to help you and your wife to retain a positive attitude and be so glad that the Whipple method is available. We became very active locally with cancer support groups and I personally know of three (out of three) that went through the Whipple treatment and are now CANCER FREE!!!!! My prayers are with you and please feel free to send a private message if you would like to talk.....