Pancreatic cancer update

Hi all,
I promised I would keep my friends on TD updated on any developments so here is the latest.
I made it through the 28 days of radiation but I will admit it was rough. I don't think it was the radiation so much as the oral chemo that knocked me down. I had fewer side effects with the regular (through a port) chemo then the pill form! I now have neuropathy in my feet (no feeling) but hopefully it will pass with time. O.k. now for the good news. When this adventure began my tumor markers were at 1700, after chemo they dropped to 37 (35 is normal)! Since radiation they are down to 25! My surgeon was so excited and my Whipple surgery is now scheduled for this Wednesday the 28th! He feels the tumor has receded enough from an artery and a vein for him to remove most if not all of the tumor. All of my doctors feel I have a shot at winning this battle! Of course we will know more after surgery but no matter the outcome I am going to fight as long as my quality of life is acceptable (I had a few doubts during the radiation treatments)!
So, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers this Wednesday. As soon as possible I will post on surgery results. Thanks everyone!