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My husband (52) had Whipple procedure almost 4 weeks ago. Although we've only had minor hiccups (drain site abscess so he is on antibiotics), we are dealing relatively well with getting him to eat multiple protein-rich small meals throughout the day....
HI, Im a newbie here. My wonderful mum has recently had stage 4 pancreatuc diagnosed with several metastases. She was also diagnosed at the same time with another primary cancer in her kidney. All very sudden and a total shock. She was going to start...
Just wondering if anyone has been part of a clinical trial for stage 4 pancreatic cancer ? We are waiting on our appointment with the oncologist at the beatson’s cancer hospital. But we were asked if we could be interested in clinical trials we are...
I am 70 and feel like I’ve been handed a death penalty, I have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I am going in for another camera on Tuesday the tumour has grown since my first scan. I understand why thedoctors have changed their minds on treatment...
hi everyone I was very hesitant to join chat forums but I finally decided to join this as this is a major change to my life. I wanted to say hello and that at the moment I am doing ok and dealing with it quite well so I'm told by friends and family...
My dad was diagnosed in August with pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver and given months to live. During his hospital stay he deteriorated quickly and we didn’t think he would come home but a stent was fitted and bed and equipment arranged...
Another newbie here. Hubby just diagnosed with terminal cancer. Big shock. Just had a few tummy pains at Christmas. now terminal diagnosis. Waiting biopsy results. Not sure how best to support him.
Hubby diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Jan 10th. Maybe moving towards lungs. Waiting for biopsy results . No treatment plans as yet. Been told surgery is not an option. Anyone in a similar situation?
Hi, after much time, I decided to reach out? Possibly ask some biting questions or see if anyone is experiencing the same. Im somewhat alone with my father. 2024 was a rough year having reconnected after a small amount of time. In November my dad was...
Hello everyone, My name is Lisa, and I am 54 years old,living in Wiltshire. I was diagnosed formally on Christmas Eve. On the 2nd January, my husband (Chris) and I were given the news inoperable, yet chemotherapy was offered to give me a year. My...
