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Hi All, my husband was diagnosed prior to the summer with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. His third primary cancer in 9 months. He had 80% of his pancreas and spleen removed during the summer. In the next week he will be starting chemo with folfirinox...
Hi. I have been treated for Pancreatic cancer at Christie’s Manchester since Sept 2023. Have had Folfirinox ( 26 weeks) which shrank the tumours. Then an 8 week break during which the tumours regrew. I then had Gemcitabine and Cisplatin which had no effect...
Hi, saw the oncologist today to discuss my options. I am / was a fit healthy 60 year old. I enjoy my holidays and my fitness. I have stage 4 with lung mets. Options are chemo triple,dual or single. 6 months of hell for a few xtra months doesn’t really...
Hi My mum was diagnosed stage 4 PDAC end of January 2024. Had several good months of gemcitabine abraxane but showed progression after 7 cycles. She has now had 4 cycles of FOLFOX, the latest being today. From late Sept to yesterday CA19 risen from...
Well I honestly can't believe what I have been told, in February I had a tumour removed from my lung ..cancer free I was told..follow on appointments to keep a check ( I decided against the removal the lobe due to no activity) .I was told in February...
Hello, I am reaching out today to hopefully get some advice on some positive ways I can help support my partners mum, who has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It is not resectable, and therefore they are planning to use chemotherapy to...
Hello everyone, I was recently discharged from hospital following the whipple procedure. I had a tumour in the head of my pancreas. I am currently struggling with the change, meaning the little food intake, still feeling nauseous and experiencing weight...
My best friend was diagnosed very recently with with adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas which at present is unresectable. She needs to start chemo in January if she has any chance of reducing the mass for possible surgery. Here lies the problem...
Hi everyone in August I was told I have possible PC with lung mets and I have had two EUS biopsy’s which have been negative, I am having another today! The last one wasn’t pleasant , I don’t think he gave me enough sedation. How many times will they...
Hi I hope this is okay to post, but I need someone to talk too I am looking for some advice. I have severe health anxiety and am terrified that symptoms i am having could be the worst case scenario. To put into context, around 6 -7 weeks ago I started...
