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Hi, me again! Does anyone know how many lines of treatment there usually are for PC? I know they tend to offer a certain amount and then stop or look at other options. I'm also aware that these are pretty limited with PC...anyone know? Dad has had...
Hello I am new here although I already belong to the bladder cancer forum (diagnosed June 21). I just wanted to offload .... My bc was only found as a result of scans to investigate what is a now 9 mth history of pain in my right-side (inside my...
I had cancer of the bile duct that spread to the gall bladder, pancreas and various stomach areas, followed by a whipples at the end of 2019, it was not fun than and far less so now. If I can help anyone with their journey please ask
Hi all had the devastating news my dad age 69 has got pancreatic cancer. We don’t much other than it’s advanced. He’s got to have more tests next week and then will have more information then. It’s took an eternity for a diagnosis, he has not ate a...
Hi all, Seasons greetings and happy new year ahead of tonight! I've discussed my Dads case on here before- but the long and short of it is that he has PC recurrence in his para-aortic lymph nodes (two) and a spot on his lung. He is on palliative...
Hi everyone, I'm new here, I have just found out today my dad age 66 has pancreatic cancer, there are no surgical options as it has spread to his lympth nodes in his chest. The doctors are still trying to get his pain under control, he is home, he lives...
My Mum was diagnosed last month with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, It had blocked the bile duct so she had a PTC stent put in. After that they were waiting for the recovery while they prep her Chemo. Well... it all went down hill she's eneded up with...
Hi. My husband was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer on Monday 13 December. It looks like it's spread but a biopsy will confirm and no date for that yet. He'd been experiencing upper abdomen discomfort for well over a year and a gastroscopy...
Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in August, had half of Pancreas plus spleen removed. Now starting 5th Chemo of 12. No bad side affects so far, but feel a little drained a lot of the time. still working although reduced hours. wishing all turns out well...
I read that it is hereditary, is this true? Xxxxx
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