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My cousin just had pancreas removes, 1 kidney, spleen, part of rectum removed all due to cancer. Can one live without a pancreas?

By Anonymous December 13, 2017 - 4:12pm
 
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SusanC
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Hello Anon

I am very sorry to know about your cousin's cancer - he's clearly going through huge turmoil in his life.

According to the American Cancer Society, it is possible to live without a pancreas. However, a person will likely become completely dependent on insulin. His doctors will be working closely with him.
We wish him the best.
Susan

December 13, 2017 - 4:59pm

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