My doctor is recommending I get the Whipple procedure. Is it an effective treatment for my ampullary cancer? And, what is it?

My doctor is recommending I get the Whipple procedure. Is it an effective treatment for my ampullary cancer? And, what is it?

by | Jan 15, 2019 | Alternative Cancer Treatment, Ampullary Cancer, Ampullary Cancer Article, Blogs and Articles, Health & Wellness

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon The Whipple procedure or a pancreaticoduodenectomy is a surgery that removes the head of the pancreas, as well as the first part of the small intestine, gallbladder, and bile ducts. All these body parts are involved in digestion, so the surgeon...
Cancer in my Ampulla of Vater? Sounds like something from Star Wars, not my body. Is that a real thing?

Cancer in my Ampulla of Vater? Sounds like something from Star Wars, not my body. Is that a real thing?

by | Jan 2, 2019 | Alternative Cancer Treatment, Ampullary Cancer, Ampullary Cancer Article, Blogs and Articles, Health & Wellness

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Cancer in my Ampulla of Vater? Sounds like something from Star Wars, not my body. Is that a real thing? It’s not surprising that people are unfamiliar with ampullary cancer because it is very uncommon. In fact, less than 1% of digestive...