My wife had a ct scan with results from radioligist said concerning for cancer pretty much every thing around it said unremarkable more tests needed. Have to wait another week for mri doctor really did not say much about it just hates getting this news...
Hi I am new to this forum, my mum has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only 2 weeks ago after having a CT privately due to the amount of pain she was in and not wanting to wait 3 weeks for a ct on the nhs. I have read her CT report today and she...
Today I've been told I have Pancreatic cancer, im 64, with several conditions but this one has floored me, don't know what to think or do. I've only had the news 4 hours ago and simply can't take it in. Scared myself useless by looking on the Internet...
A close family member was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with liver mets and portal vein compression mid March 2017. She has chosen not to have any treatment aimed at prolonging her life. She is being extremely pragmatic and brave and has managed...
Good morning I was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer I January I saw the oncologist who told me anything was palliative. He said you can just walk away and get the best quality of life you can in the next few months Or you could...
Hi. Looking for some advice. I have recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and have had the whipple’s procedure in January which was a success and now due to start chemo in the next couple of weeks. My brother is due to get married in Sicily...
Hello, My mother in law was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in October 2023 and was given six months to a year to live. Yesterday afternoon, my mother in law was taken to hospital as she had been suffering from a chest infection and was struggling...
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I am a 30 year old relatively fit and healthy male. I am worried sick I have pancreatic cancer I have had the following symptoms: Back in January this year I all of a sudden lost my appetite within 3 weeks I lost 5/6kg had pale stools which...
I had the whipple op in October all went well just started my chemo in December I have 12 cycles every 2 weeks for 6 months  it's really hard approaching my 3rd now next week but I'm ill for a week then only have 4 good days then another cycle Can...
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