Whether you have just been diagnosed, had whipple surgery or going through chemotherapy I would just like to say don’t give up hope. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 3 years ago and given 3 to 6 months to live. By some miracle I was eligible for whipple surgery (not a forgone conclusion), following which I had chemotherapy to target cancerous lymph nodes floating round my stomach. It was not an easy time, especially for my family, but not nearly as scary as I first thought. Unfortunately I developed a giant hernia after surgery which made me look at least 8 months pregnant; an unusual look on a nearly 60 year old woman! Again by some miracle I found a surgeon who was willing to operate so subsequently had to undergo a second major operation a year after whipple. To cut a long story short I’m now on 3 monthly scans; the last of which my oncologist actually said there was no sign of cancer. At times I have to pinch myself - I can’t quite believe how far I’ve come! I’m writing this in the hope that it might just help someone going through the same situation whatever stage. Thanks for listening x
Hi Molly mood and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
That's great to read about your positive experience dealing with pancreatic cancer and thanks very much for taking the time to share with everyone here.
Wishing you all the best for the future.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
