Hello, Im a 31yo male and have been suffering symptoms that seem very similar to those of Pancreatic Tail Cancer or Abdominal lymphoma. My main symptoms are: Discomfort/pressure sensation in left abdomen under ribs and on reverse area in back...
Hi all! I really have no idea where to start - so much going through my head. I was introduced to Norbert Nubbins (a tumour in my mid body pancreatic duct) 2 weeks ago. Biopsies taken at the time were inconclusive so I had to go for a 2nd EUS (yuk!...
My partner has been pre diabetic for a few years. Last August his HBa1c was 40(usually 35 to 40) This February it was 80! Another test 6 days later (part of a separate blood test (not usually this close) showed 67. He has no symptoms at all His GP has...
Hi all, My mum has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis. She was due to start chemo a week ago but this had to be postponed due to contracting a UTI. The past 2 weeks have been like living in a nightmare, she is in...
I'm exhausted with my chemo. My bones are thinning. Does anyone have any suggestions what I could take please? Doctor prescribed vitamin D yesterday.
I was diagnosed several weeks ago. After the 2nd biopsy it showed some necrosis oof the central part of the pancreas too. I was due to start chemo last week but bloods showed high bilirubin levels. So.plan now is mri abdomen tomorrow and once seen...
My husband (52) had Whipple procedure almost 4 weeks ago. Although we've only had minor hiccups (drain site abscess so he is on antibiotics), we are dealing relatively well with getting him to eat multiple protein-rich small meals throughout the day....
Just wondering if anyone has been part of a clinical trial for stage 4 pancreatic cancer ? We are waiting on our appointment with the oncologist at the beatson’s cancer hospital. But we were asked if we could be interested in clinical trials we are...
I am 70 and feel like I’ve been handed a death penalty, I have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I am going in for another camera on Tuesday the tumour has grown since my first scan. I understand why thedoctors have changed their minds on treatment...
Hi Does anyone have experience with palliative radiotherapy? Mum has been offered 3 sessions once a week for 3 weeks Thanks
