Mum in Law diagnosed pancreatic cancer

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My husbands mum was seen by general surgery consultant last Monday after previously having had ultrasound and body scan We were told there was a tumour on her pancreas and cluster showing on her liver - I understand that it is difficult to dianose in the early stages Unfortunately as was spread to liver was inoperable and the way forward was to have a biopsy to the liver to confirm consultants diagnosis - we went home in a daze Later in the afternoon - telephone call from nurse to arrange biopsy for next day - 9am Arrived admissions ward 8.30am and allocated bed At 1.30pm mum-in-law was transferred for procedure - I took father-in-law to find him some lunch At 3.30pm we went to ward 7 no mum, try ward 37 again no mum, told to wait in the day room about 4.30pm ward clerical staff came looking for us mum had been asking for us - we went to Angiplasy unit where mum was very upset as the nurses had been trying to find us for 2 hours At 5pm mum transferred to ward 37 as Angiplasy unit was closing As mum was not too well she was eventually told she ad to stay overnight - I got my father-in-law home at 8.30pm after 11 hours at the hospital We were all exhausted and mum really wanted to come home with us Mum is in a daze, as we all are, and dad cant understand why there are no drugs to kill the cancer We have been told today mum has an appointment with chemo consultant on Wednesday I have looked at the blogs, and forums and been on chatrooms twice - but seems that pancreatic cancer is not discussed very much - does any one have any advice on what to expect re chemo etc
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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I am so sorry to hear your sad news.  Do take care of yourself as much as you can.  Hugs

    Bren

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    so very sorry to hear this sad news Chris, I was shocked to read it and am sure it was the hardest blog you have made.  My heart goes out to you, but remember you did everything you could and made her comfortable.  She enjoyed you all together for her birthday too.  Take good care of yourself Chris big hugs to you xx Miriam xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Carol/Bren/Miriam

    Thanks for your kind messages - u all make a difference just by caring

    I hope to continue visiting wn and will keep in touch

    Hope you can stay strong for your journeys

    HUGS

    Love Chris xxx