Pancreatic Cancer

[mybluestang]

It's a long time since I've posted, but I am desperate for any help and advice.

I am 53 and in September was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.  I have had a whipple procedure which took 81/2 hours of surgery, but unfortunately, they were unable to remove all the cancer as it had attached itself to an artery.  This procedure was done in November and yet I am still feeling so unwell.

I have been to see an oncologist twice and I am due to start chemo in the next week.  Both times I have seen the oncologist, I have gone home and just cried and cried, as he has given me nothing positive to hold on too.

I am absolutely devastated by my diagnosis as they have told me they can't cure me and only 1 in 5 will get through to the end of chemo treatment.  I know everyone says to stay positive, but I have been given nothing positive to hold on to and I just can't stop crying. 

If you have been through this type of cancer and procedure, please post for me, I really need to talk to people who understand what I am going through and if what I am feeling is normal.

[Anonymous]

Hi Bluestang, ((((♥))))

I am so deeply sorry you've received negative news re this cancer - It just doesn't come more challenging than this one!

Notice I'm not calling the cancer "yours" - don't take ownership of it... reject it... start fighting it... mentally fling it out of your body!

What ever it takes - meditation - prayer - group therapy - chatting on help forums - great medical support - fight the fight for life   

You can do it!! 

Hugs, love and the world of strength to you, this community was a good place to start.

Di xo

[j*oono]

Cry as much as you want to but remember that everyone is on your side.

[fourandsixpants]

Hugs to you bluestang. Yes a bummer. You are too young for this and I can understand how desperately sad you must be feeling. Everyone here really feels and cares for you you know:) Lots of great suggestions and ideas too. Make a couple of calls and get yourself out of the house is my first bit of advice. Talking to someone else face to face (with a box of tissues nearby!) is the best starter remedy and keep this up regularly. Try and get 'out' every 2nd-3rd day even if you feel poorly. You will return feeling that it was worth it, each trip out will reward you with at least one positive experience. There are a lot of nice people around.

I hope your journey improves for the best it can possibly be. Love and Light.

[mbselections00]

mybluestang, so very sorry to hear your story and I feel there is little I can add to what has already been said as there are so many great suggestions - I would re-iterate the need for positive attitude (as much as possible under the circumstances), talking to someone at (for example) the Cancer Council and I'd also suggest if there are specific things you want to do, prioritise them and do them whenever you possibly can, even little things like catching up with an old friend who you may not have seen for a while, baking your favourite cake, picking flowers from the garden - anything that makes you feel good, do it 

Don't be afraid or reluctant to ask for help (in any form) from friends, family or neighbours and as has been said already, we are all here to support you, so keep us posted.

Is there someone going with you for company & moral support when you go for your chemo ?  Not implying someone needs to be with you as such, but it is not something I would like to face on my own, at least not the first time.

Just a thought - and you don't need to answer if you prefer not to, nor do you need to be too specific, but what area do you live in ?  You never know, you may be just around the corner from one of us  . . . . . . .

Words seem so inadequate but - lots of hugs & warm wishes of comfort  

[2011.narelle]

Hi,I'm sad by your story & although i have to try to be brief,i would like to throw up a few links to things that may help-

http://www.medicinenet.com/pancreatic_cancer/patient-comments-34.htm

It's a mixed bag of patient stories.

https://www.oapublishinglondon.com/article/534

Article showing the importance of vitamin B in pancreatic cancer

http://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/7/5/477.short

The briefest & easiest to read start up research paper on a natural antioxidant that has proven to retard the growth of cancer cells.There are much better articles with research results also.

Funny enough,i bid on one of these plants yesterday before reading your post.It is available on ebay & from Asian stores.

Point is there is hope & doctors don't tell you everything you need to know.

I wish you stretngth.

[Anonymous]

I was looking at this link for myself and wanted to share it here as it's appropriate for cancer treatment.

This lady treats cancer patients and she has explained the Foot Detox very well. - It's the alkaline vs acidic foods mentioned that I found very interested.

http://www.pacificcollege.edu/acupuncture-massage-news/articles/1304-the-ionic-foot-detox-fact-or-my...

[cmcoins2000]

Oh Freddie,

Nothing - just tears.

[freddie*rooster]

I asked for my post with the picture to be removed out of respect for my Brother and his twin boy's after I posted it I felt I had invaded their privacy.

Thanks mods.

[mybluestang]

I can't thank you all enough for your posts, caring words and thoughts.  I am still so scared, but start my chemo in Bendigo next week.

Maybe if I didn't still feel so unwell from the surgery I wouldn't feel so down, but just to know that people have taken the time to post for me has meant the world to me.

Thankyou isn't enough !

Deb. xx

[freddie*rooster]

Deb do you have someone to go with you for your chemo?