A late Christmas catch-up to remember
Today, we had a special late Christmas catch-up with Ros’s family, making up for the time we missed on Boxing Day.
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.
A much-needed escape: Finding peace in Hervey Bay
Earlier this year, in mid-January, Ros and I decided to take a weekend escape to Hervey Bay. It was one of those beautiful, Queensland weekends from the 13th to the 16th, filled with good company, great food, and moments that stick with you.
Meeting my anaesthetist: Preparing for the big day
This week, I had my meeting with the anesthetist to discuss my upcoming operation - a moment that made the reality of this journey sink in even deeper.
The final CT scan before surgery: Assessing the tumour
This was my final CT before surgery - it would tell the surgeon everything about the current state of the tumour. The tumour had grown since the last PET scan in September.
A special dinner before surgery: An evening at Parliament House
One of the things I wanted to do before going into surgery was having dinner with Ros, Mum and Dad at Parliament House in the Strangers' Dining Room.
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Main doctors involved
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- Dr Anita Sharma, GP
- Dr Antonio Lee, Gastroenterologist
- Dr Jason Hwang, Gastroenterologist
- A/Prof David Cavallucci, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgeon
- Dr Kathryn (Kate) Brunello, Anaesthetist
- Dr Paul Bartley, Infectious Diseases Specialist
- Dr Pran Palamuthusingam, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgeon
- Dr Roslyn Purcell, Intensive Care Specialist
- Dr Umakant Bhutada, Intensive Care Specialist
- Dr Gerard Joyce, Intensive Care Specialist
- Dr Paul Vella, Anaesthetist
- Dr Lauren Galt, Respiratory Specialist
- Dr Dean Morgan, Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Dr Rachel Esler, Urological Surgeon