My name is Jim, and I’m a survivor of pancreatic cancer. Diagnosed in 2022, I underwent surgery in 2023 to remove part of my pancreas and the neuroendocrine tumour located in the head of my pancreas that changed my life. Through strength, support, and determination, I continue navigating this journey.
I had some blood test results come back that Dr Hwang had ordered. These included: Cumulative Serum Chromogranin A (CGA), Cumulative Serum Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Cumulative Coagulation Studies and Liver Function Tests.
We had a telephone chat with Dr Antonio Lee. He was following up post the PET DOTATATE scan.
Following the conversation with Dr Lee, we looked at NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia website for more information.
Today was the big day to understand more about the tumour. Dr Hwang was going to be doing an endoscopic ultrasound and biopsy. This would confirm the type of tumour I had.
I got the phone call. The call that confirmed I had cancer.