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My friend had a whippie op for pancreatic cancer 7 years ago,but now has it back he hasn't ate anything for 2 weeks is it normal and will he be ok?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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Whipple: That could be serious. He needs to see his surgeon asap

Answered 3/9/2015

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A member asked:

My friend had a whippie op for pancreatic cancer 7 years ago,but now has it back he hasn't ate anything for 2 weeks is it normal and will he be ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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