I was lucky to have jaundice when my tumor was stage II. I had the Whipple surgery in April 2015 at a high-volume center. I received chemotherapy as well. I am going into my sixth year having no evidence of disease.
Any treatments, including clinical trials, mentioned in this story may not be appropriate or available for all patients. Doctors take many things into account when prescribing treatments including the stage and type of cancer and the overall health of the patient.