Morning everyone.
After having a covid jab clot on my leg and after chest and Abdomen scan they found Pancreatic Cancer on the tip of my Pancreas that has now migrated to my Liver.
was told in a mater of fact way by Dr “Oh by the way you have cancer” and left alone abruptly. No info. No leaflet. No one to talk to. Over a weekend Thanks MRI Manchester...
a few days later a Dr and a Nurse dropped by to talk to me about it where it was, at this stage no actual what type or stage, ok so I have Cancer “ my personal thoughts are ok I could cross a rd and get hit by a bus or not get hit by a bus” but that’s just me.
I had not had any symptoms. Except tiredness which was put down by gp as vitamin D deficiency, & ME..
been wondering if this tiredness is normal? And initial start of any thing from Hospital has been over a month since diagnosis is this normal too?
1st appointment at Christie tomorrow.
wish me luck. As I to wish everyone all the best.
Hi Can I offer you a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community? I’m sorry to read about your diagnosis but I’m glad you’ve found us. I'm so sorry the Doctor delivered such shocking news in such an off-hand manner. I've read many similar reports citing a total lack of empathy.
My cancer is different, but a cancer diagnosis of any kind makes us ask lots of questions, causes confusion, stress and probably emotions we’ve never experienced before. To be able to talk to other people who are in the same situation will help you get through this.
The Macmillan Community is organised into dedicated support hubs so I would advise you join both our Pancreatic cancer and Liver cancer groups, these will be a good places to meet up with others making the same type of cancer journey.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions.It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time.
The Macmillan Support Services also provide lots of information, support, financial guidance or just someone to listen.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Good luck for your appointment tomorrow.
Sending you welcoming hugs B xx
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I noticed that you had put a few details in your profile, but if you copy and paste this, your first post, it gives others more idea about your cancer journey so far and can be helpful to others.
All the best, B xx
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
"Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever” - Roy T Bennett
Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to read that you have recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which has spread to your liver and also about the way the news was delivered to you. I know that sadly some health professionals do seem to lack an appropriate bedside manner but that's really no excuse.
I'll provide some links to information for you that Macmillan has produced on pancreatic cancer and secondary liver cancer.
As the online community is divided up into different support groups I'm going to recommend that you join the pancreatic cancer and secondary liver cancer groups where you can ask questions, share experiences and get support.
To join these groups just click on the links I've created and then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself and post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
When you have a minute it would be great if you could pop something about your journey so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
If you have any difficulty navigating the community just drop me a reply and I'll be pleased to help.
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