Hello, I feel I need to talk to anyone who has been given a cancer diagnosis. My husband, absolutely fit and well, diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in late November. last year He was given Metformin tabs to take as our diet plan hadn't worked. The only complaints he had was a feeling of nauseousness and achy legs and feet. After persevering with the Metformin until February this year, he went back to the Diabetic Nurse, after me pestering him. She gave him the same meds but slow release form. After a couple of weeks he stopped taken them and on 11 April we went to A & E. He was reluctant to go but I pestered him again. Our world was turned upside down after he had a full MOT of tests resulting in a diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer. Three weeks later he was gone. I think anyone diagnosed with any form of diabetes should be given a CT scan on their pancreas. After research I have found that Pancreatic cancer does not show symptoms until its generally too late. I can't believe he's gone as I am the one out of us both who has the least odds of survival. Its like a death sentence for us that are left.
MariaandJohn
Hi MariaandJohn and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is a supportive place to be.
I'm really sorry to read that your husband has recently passed away. I can only imagine what a hard time this must be for you, as he was only diagnosed three weeks before he passed.
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I agree with you 100% same thing happened to my childrens dad, diabetesa a year ago and he lost alot of weight, the thing is, he had a family history of pancreatic cancer and I feel like they dropped the ball b
time.diagnosed January, passed Feb 19. I'm devastated and the children, all adults are beyond devastated cat scans should happen with the diagnosis of diabetes, it may save livedls and that in itself is worth it. Sorry for your loss, it's so shocking and heartbreaking
Hi Del English and a very warm welcome to the online community.
I’m so sorry to read about the loss of your children's dad and I'd like to offer my condolences to you and your family.
The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the bereaved family and friends group, where you can share your emotions and get support.
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