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.

[fayekinnitt]

Exquisite post, Aftanas. Thank you for having the compassion and courage to share your insights with all of us. I think your post can be quite helpful - not only to anyone with a terminal illness, but to their loved ones as well.

My heart and thoughts are with you and Deb.

[mbselections00]

Just wanted to keep in touch and let you know, I hope you're coping better these days and we're thinking of you and sending truck loads of love and support

[mbselections00]

blue it's been ages . . . . . . how are you going ?  I do hope you are managing the treatments and feeling at least a little better - better still  - heaps better

[azureline**]

Hope you are going well with the treatments and your doctors are pleased with your progress.

[mbselections00]

Hi Deb,

Still constantly in my thoughts and hoping you are managing the treatment and responding well

[mbselections00]

And sending best wishes

[mbselections00]

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Anybody heard anything from mybluestang - I am very concerned and don't want to think the worst

[bella_again]

Thinking of her here too, I hope that she is going ok.

[mbselections00]

Any news - anybody regarding Deb's welfare ?   Although I haven't posted for a while as I fear the worst now it's been so long since we've heard from her, she remains constantly in my thoughts  . . . . . . .