Why is my Signatera test positive after Whipple surgery?

A positive Signatera test after surgery can understandably feel overwhelming, but it's important to remember that this test is designed to detect very small amounts of circulating tumor DNA that may not be visible on scans. The good news is that this information helps your medical team create the most effective treatment plan, and starting chemotherapy soon means you're taking proactive steps to address any remaining cancer cells.

What is the whipple procedure

It is a major surgery to remove the tumor if they can . I had it done and they got all of the cancer . Stage 3b Ai think it what we were told . I had chemo a few weeks after surgery in december 2025 . Just finished my chemo and scan show no cancer at this time . Go for another scan in january 2027 . I'm 80 years old and that surgery was very hard and I can't gain weight cause I can't hardly eat anything still . 90 lbs lowest weight , last check I was 98 . Doctor wants me to get to 115 . I don't think it will happen . Have a lot of pain in the middle of my back all the time . Pain pills help but make me constipated a lot . Keep getting uti for the past 7 years i am antibiotic resistant except for one and it seems like it now won't kill it eigther . I'm a go getter and hate sitting doing nothing but I can't I'm just to weak still from surgery last December . I hate this so bad !

Wow..I have to say good for you. Going through that surgery is a lot. Hang in there. You are amazing!😃