Just thought I'd introduce myself as I'm new here Last week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that's now in my liver so inoperable At the age of 51 it's come as a huge shock but still hasn't hit home it's kinda like I don't or won't accept...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with ampullary cancer. As it seems to be a very rare form of cancer, I was wondering if anyone who has suffered (and survived) this disease can give me any insights into what I can expect, treatment, pain wise etc. Unfortunately...
My mum had a distal pancreatectomy back in September, op was successful although out of 10 lymph nodes 3 were positive for cancer cells. Because of this she started adjuvant chemotherapy 2 weeks ago (Folfirinox), this was to be 2 days on and then 12 days...
Effectiveness of creon when on Gemcitabine. My creon no longer seems to be effective. Im 4 cycles in on a month treatment. The further I get into treatment, the less effective my creon seems to be. Im now on 14 or 16 tablets per meal.
Hey everyone, My Dad (57) was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in May 2020. He had the Whipple's, followed by Folfirinox ending treatment in January 2021. His CT after that was clear despite pathology from surgery suggesting 4/16 lymph node involvement...
Hello, Im new here. My mum was diagnosed with a tumour on the tail of her pancreas back in June..she has since undergone a distal pancreatectomy and has also had her spleen removed. The surgeon was happy the operation went well but out of 10 lymph nodes...
Hello, So this week my mum who is 55 was told she has cancer after months of procedures and scans. I am overwhelmed with all the emotions and worry I am carrying. I'm not quite sure how to support my mum and dad, how my children and my siblings will...
Hi everyone, I'm new. I joined because we found out two days ago that my mum has pancreatic cancer. We don't have anymore information yet and I don't know if that's a good or bad thing right now. I'm going out of my mind so goodness knows how my mum...
Hi everyone, Our most recent Community News blog features resources and tips from around the Community to help you if you're struggling to sleep. Read the Community News blog, "Awake and can't sleep?" here . We know many members in this group share...
Hello, My name is Carole and I was diagnosed with this incredibly rare type of Pancreatic cancer in August. I've now had surgery which entailed the removal of the tail of the pancreas, the spleen and 15 lymph nodes. I'm told that the cancer was found...
