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Hi, My brother has pancreatic cancer stage 4. He went from being well and then a trip to A&E due to going jaundice. From then he had what felt like every test going from scans to 3 bile stents. Exploratory surgery to potentially have the whipple procedure...
Hi I’m new here hear my wife was diagnosed may22 absolutely ripped out worlds apart she has started her treatment last Monday I’m currently on a holiday from work allways said I’d take a bit time off when she started treatment but I’m due to return to...
Newbie here and my mum was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in its earlier stages a few weeks ago after some tiring weeks in hospital from a GP referral. Now looking at chemo options (gemcap/folfirinox) and I think it’s finally hit me. Any advice or...
Hi, i'm 50yo and just been diagnosed 6days ago with a 38mm tumour onbthe pancreas and spots on the liver, i am now back home while awaiting chemo to start, just wondering how similar folk are dealing with theirs and how best to cope with chemo. Thank...
Hi everyone, i have now been informed that my stage 4 of pancreas and liver is a strain of neuroendocrine, does anyone have experience with this and if it is better or worse so to speak than the normal pancan? I know it's a rarer cancer but i'm reluctant...
My Mum had a Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer recently and has just been told she has to have chemo as a preventive measure - sessions will be two weeks apart. I live 4-5hrs away (depending on trains) so would ideally need to visit for blocks...
Hi my younger sister (46) has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer recently . This is the Third cancer in my family (prostate and ovarian) and it has been confirmed caused by the mutation of the brca gene. The mass is 4cm at the head of the pancreas...
Hello, my parents just had the diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer that’s spread to liver & bottom part of lungs yesterday. a stupid doctor come round today and couldn’t understand why she’s not being sick (only belly & back pain) I spoke with the...
Hi, I am new here. But I am convinced I have pancreatic cancer.. just waiting for ct results. Can’t find anything else on dr Google that explains my symptoms. Had a history of lower back pain in the night but it cleared during the day so I didn’t worry...
Just diagnosed- after a wait with pancreatic ductal adenocarcenoma being referred for neoadjuvant therapy has anyone had this? Did it work? I know we’re all different but please anything would be helpful
