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Hi everyone, My hsband was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This is all new to us. He isnt a candidate for surgery nor chemo. they have said its termnal with an estimated surival of 6 months. Tomorrow he is having an edoscopy to have a stent...
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...
Prior to onset of usual symptoms leading to diagnosis I would experience every 5 to 6 weeks an acidic vomiting episode usually through the night. I now refer this as a bile dump. I was just wondering if anyone else suffered from this.
My wife had a ct scan with results from radioligist said concerning for cancer pretty much every thing around it said unremarkable more tests needed. Have to wait another week for mri doctor really did not say much about it just hates getting this news...
I am new here and I am on the list for a Whipple procedure. Any advice or tips prior to surgery would be great to know. Thank you.
Hi I am new to this forum, my mum has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only 2 weeks ago after having a CT privately due to the amount of pain she was in and not wanting to wait 3 weeks for a ct on the nhs. I have read her CT report today and she...
I've not been diagnosed, but, all the symptoms are there, doctors can't see passed my anxiety, (which I never had til this pain started) . 12 weeks ago I went to doctors with an uncomfortable feeling in upper left abdomen and dizziness.. Sent me for ultrasound...
Hi everyone My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in November. He has recently completed 3 cycles of nabgem chemo. We are hoping to travel abroad for a week to get some sun. Has anyone got any advice re insurance? We have annual travel...
Hi , i found out today that a CT scan had found cancer in the pancreas and lesions on the liver . I am only 42 and a mother . Can anyone offer support ? I am terrified xxxx
My 80 year old mother in law has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She’s had symptoms for months, but they’ve not been properly pursued, cutting a very long story short she has several mental health disorders, dementia and cognitive impairment...
