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Hi, this is my first time posting. I am trying to support my partner who has pancreatic cancer. I am so incredibly angry as it has taken so so long to finally get a diagnosis. Only to be told that the only option is palliative chemo if an oncologist thinks he is able. We started this journey 9 months ago when he suddenly became diabetic. Since then we have had to push and push to get seen, get tests and to be taken seriously. 3 months ago we were told that it was probably cancer but we were refused more tests as this was a watch and wait situation… seriously. Now after another scan and biopsy they have decided yes the tumour is cancerous and has more than doubled in size. The pancreatic consultant has still not formally told us. We were told by my partners diabetes consultant. I need strength to support my partner but right now all I feel is rage and sadness. How can I get the medical professionals to act. I fear we are sleepwalking into disaster. I will not give up on him. Why have they.
Hello Maggiemaylou - Welcome to the MacMillan Community - I have read your post and fully understand your feelings.
The Community is divided up into group or forums for each cancer and I would advise you to join the Pancreatic cancer forum where you will find other Community members with the same diagnosis. To join just click the link I have provided and when the page opens up, click "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. You can then copy and paste your post or repost it.
In view of your comments in your post, you may also find two other forums will give you help and support these are Carers only forum and Emotional support forum. Again to join just click the links provided.
I do hope you find the answers you need and wish you well with your partner's cancer journey - if I can do anything else to help you navigate the site please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes - Brian.

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