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Living without a pancreas requires use of medicines

Published August 28, 2008, 8:19 am, Chattanooga Times Free Press

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Twenty-five years ago I had a Whipple operation. My pancreas was removed. The doctor told me I had one year to live. Well, I outlived him. I have to take insulin and digestive pills, but other than that I have no other medicines, and I feel quite well. I’m better off than most of my friends. I just turned 84. How long do people usually live without a pancreas? — W.A.

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Crohn's Disease

Published August 27, 2008, 1:32 pm, New York Times

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which involves ongoing (chronic) inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end of the rectum (anus).

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