Husband, son, brother, uncle, survivor of pancreatic cancer.

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.

NET Cancer Day

On this day, I want to share a part of my life that has profoundly impacted me. I was diagnosed with a rare type of pancreatic cancer known as Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs).

Preparing for surgery: A detailed talk with Dr Cavallucci

I recently had a face-to-face consultation with my specialist, A/Prof David Cavallucci, and I wanted to share an update on my pancreatic cancer journey. We discussed the current state of my tumor, which is in a grey area in terms of size. Although it is low grade and low risk, the fact that I am young means that over the next 5-10 years, the risk of it growing, spreading, and causing issues becomes reasonably high. This is why we are considering surgery now.

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