This journey all started with some epigastric pain that continued to get worse over the weeks. Phil saw us PCP and insisted on further testing which lead to a CT abd and MRI. These tests resulted in finding a mass on his pancreas. Phil had an ERCP with biopsy last Wednesday and unfortunately his worst case scenario came true.. The doctors told him he had adenocarcinoma!! He will need 4-6 months of chemotherapy before undergoing a Whipple procedure…. Those of us who know Phil know he doesn’t ask for help so his friends are asking for him! Phil needs your help! He needs kind words of encouragement, he needs positive thoughts, prayers, and he our financial support also. Please consider donating to help Phil during this time!!
Phil started his nursing career with Alegent at Immanuel working on the cardiac floor. He followed the unit and surgeons when Alegent moved them to Bergan…. He has been with the Alegent/CHI health system for 32 years!!! He has dedicated his career to helping those who are in need!