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The objective of the study is to explore the lived experiences of patients having cancer of the pancreas undergone Whipple\u2019s procedures.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nMaterials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\nA qualitative phenomenological approach was employed to delve into the experiences of patients who underwent the Whipple procedure. Twenty-seven patients attending the surgical gastroenterology outpatient department of a tertiary care institution for follow-up were enrolled in the study. The patients were enrolled consecutively till the saturation of data. An interview guide was used to collect the data. The data were analysed using Colaizzi\u2019s method to identify the key themes.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nResults:<\/jats:title>\nThe participants, with a mean age of 51.61 \u00b1 10.89 years, were predominantly male (61.7%) and Hindu (70%) by religion. Most participants had tumours of the head of the pancreas and were hospitalised for 16\u201330 days at the time of surgery. Thematic analysis revealed eleven themes, i.e. post-diagnosis reaction, burden of the disease, physical problems, socioeconomic burden, psychological issues, impact on social life, financial support, disturbed body image, spirituality, communication with healthcare professionals and hospital experiences.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion:<\/jats:title>\nThis study underscores the multifaceted challenges faced by pancreatic cancer patients post-Whipple procedure, highlighting the importance of addressing physical, emotional and socioeconomic aspects to improve their HRQoL. 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