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                        my mother was diagnosed in 8/00 with the same.  she was a candidate for whipple, but it had spread to her liver when they went in to do the procedure.  she doesn't want to take chemo at this point.  life expectancy is 8-12 months.  please let me know about the alternative drugs you are trying with your mom and the surgery possibility in PA.  Thanks and god bless