Lost my beloved wife to pancreatic cancer a month ago. Just 58 years. I thought I was strong but this is has broken me I am functioning but without notice I have intense moments of sadness. My wife was my lover and best friend. I have few friends but...
Hi everyone, I'm Max and I wanted to share my experience with pancreatic cancer. In 2018, my Mum began to get sick. She experienced stomach cramps and feelings of indigestion, but did not really think anything of it. She went about her daily life...
After months of searching these forums high and low for advice and help for our family, I feel compelled to share our experience and any advice that could help someone else. Sadly, my Dad recently passed away and I can only describe the time from diagnosis...
Advice please. My mum has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Luckily she has been operated on very quickly and starts chemo in 2 weeks time. She has recently put a claim in for attendance allowance as advised by her care team. Today she...
I have today had to have a 2nd endoscopy on my pancreas for biopsy within weeks, I was told not enough was taken so results are undetermined. I was asked did I know why I was there , yes because not enough was taken..to then be told enough was taken...
Hi, I am so sorry for bothering you but I am not coping that well mentally at the moment. Up until recently I have been fit and healthy. But now I fear I have bile duct cancer or pancreatic cancer. Back story I had my over 40 health check...
Hello, Finding this week tough. The stent I have always plays me up( well, I think that’s what it is). Looking at the other people there for chemo, you wouldn’t have known they were ill whereas I struggle to walk and I’m a skeleton with skin. Wondering...
Hi everyone, I thought I'd reach out as we are really struggling as a family. My Dad was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer 3 years ago and has had chemotherapy once 3 years ago and then again currently. He's also had radiotherapy. The...
Hi, a family member has been diagnosed with rare type of pancreatic cancer. It's squamous cells carcinoma of the pancreas. The pancreas is the primary source and there is no trace of cancer anywhere else in the body. Has anyone experienced this type of...
My dad has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I'm struggling to do with this. I want to support him but I'm terrified we're going to lose him. We lost my grandad to it and the stats don't appear good. How do people cope with these things and...
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