Liver, biliary & pancreatic cancer
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After the Whipple Operation: How Digestion and Blood Sugar Reshaped My Days
Five months after a Whipple operation for pancreatic cancer, one patient's account of enzyme supplements, small frequent meals, new blood sugar management, and protecting weight with protein.
The Day His Blood Pressure Spiked, and How Our Whole House Changed
A caregiver's honest account of a sudden high blood pressure diagnosis: getting past the resistance to taking medication, and how the entire family reshaped their habits with low-salt cooking and evening walks. It covers measuring blood pressure every day to watch the weekly average, and why resting before you measure matters.
Stage 2 Pancreatic Cancer, Surgery, and What I Learned Choosing a Hospital
A personal account from a stage 2 pancreatic cancer diagnosis through surgery to remove the head of the pancreas and recovery. It shares why I chose a hospital based on which medical team could see my condition quickly and move me into surgery without delay, rather than insisting on a famous, big-name hospital, along with a plea not to put off getting checked even when symptoms seem vague.