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Dad diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer which has spread and aggressive and receiving palliative care at home which has been helpful. Developed cellulitis in legs and bloods sent away tonight to check for sepsis. Feel like I am on a rollercoaster...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with ampullary cancer. As it seems to be a very rare form of cancer, I was wondering if anyone who has suffered (and survived) this disease can give me any insights into what I can expect, treatment, pain wise etc. Unfortunately...
I have stage 3 inoperable PC, managed 4 of 6 chemo sessions with folfirinox and stopped 7 weeks ago due to complications of chemo. It did shrink the tumour and I have been offered radiotherapy (3 weeks, Monday to Friday 15 sessions) along with 5FU tablets...
My mum had a distal pancreatectomy back in September, op was successful although out of 10 lymph nodes 3 were positive for cancer cells. Because of this she started adjuvant chemotherapy 2 weeks ago (Folfirinox), this was to be 2 days on and then 12 days...
Effectiveness of creon when on Gemcitabine. My creon no longer seems to be effective. Im 4 cycles in on a month treatment. The further I get into treatment, the less effective my creon seems to be. Im now on 14 or 16 tablets per meal.
Hey everyone, My Dad (57) was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in May 2020. He had the Whipple's, followed by Folfirinox ending treatment in January 2021. His CT after that was clear despite pathology from surgery suggesting 4/16 lymph node involvement...
Hi there, I'm cur6on chemotherapy post whipple but have had conflicting information regarding whether or not you should take multivitamins during chemo. Can anyone shed light?
Hello, Im new here. My mum was diagnosed with a tumour on the tail of her pancreas back in June..she has since undergone a distal pancreatectomy and has also had her spleen removed. The surgeon was happy the operation went well but out of 10 lymph nodes...
My husband (58) was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer about 6 months ago. He’s just had to finish with his chemo (Filforinox) as it was too much for him and the consultant said if it’s going to do anything to the tumour, it’s most likely to be...
Whole world and perspective on life has just shifted in a second. Told this news today that my amazing father has pancreatic cancer. Still processing. What can I do or say that can make the situation any better? Want to help but don’t know how. Any words...
