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Pancreatic Cancer: Patient & Family Guide - Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Hope-Focused Strategies to Live Well by Violet J. Glover""When a doctor first says the words 'pancreatic cancer, ' time can lose its shape."" This compassionate, plain-English guide meets you at that moment. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a caregiver, or a clinician who wants one reliable book to share, Pancreatic Cancer: Patient & Family Guide blends clear explanations with practical checklists so you can make confident decisions-and protect the parts of life that matter most. Inside, you'll learn: What your diagnosis really means (adenocarcinoma vs. neuroendocrine tumors), how staging works, and why ""resectable,"" ""borderline,"" and ""locally advanced"" change the plan. Exactly what to expect from Whipple, distal, or total pancreatectomy-and how to recover with fewer surprises. Today's standard treatments (FOLFIRINOX, gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel, SBRT), targeted options for specific mutations, and how to read scan and lab results without panic. Step-by-step advice for the first 90 days: building your A-team, getting second opinions, understanding clinical trials, and organizing appointments, insurance, and travel. Daily living strategies that change everything: pancreatic enzyme dosing that actually works, eating when nothing sounds good, diabetes after surgery, fatigue fixes, pain control (including celiac plexus blocks), sleep, exercise, and caregiver support. Surveillance after treatment, what ""recurrence"" really means, and how to plan the next move without losing your footing. What makes this guide different Hope as a verb: practical, measurable steps that reduce symptoms, improve decisions, and protect quality of life. Checklists & scripts: visit-ready questions, symptom logs, medication and blood-sugar trackers, and phone scripts for after-hours calls. Caregiver pages: concrete ways to help without burning out. Who it's for People living with pancreatic cancer (at any stage) Partners, family, and friends who want to do the right next thing Clinicians seeking a clear, patient-centered resource to recommend About the author Violet J. Glover writes with the dual aims of clarity and kindness, distilling complex medicine into usable steps, realistic expectations, and humane language you can bring straight to clinic.: contentReference[oaicite:1] Important: This book offers educational information and practical tools; it is not a substitute for personal medical care. Always discuss your decisions with your clinical team.

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