Pancreatic cancer (also called cancer of the pancreas) is represented by the growth of a malignant tumour within the small pancreas organ. Each year about 31,000 individuals in the...
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My husband had what we thought was acute pancreatitis in early June - twice to ER with horrible pain - they sent him home to take it easy. Pain got better. He had an MRI at the time and another one 5+ weeks later just to see whether it was an infection and had subsided. It hadn't gone down.
CT scan of the area showed spots in the liver, most looked okay, needle biopsy of one last week & we just found out that it's pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to the liver. There's also a suspicious spot on his lungs. Surgery on the pancreas (and to remove the spleen, since the affected area is the tail) was to be last Thursday but was cancelled when a chest CT scan also found a spot on the lungs. That's when we had the needle biopsy instead. Meeting with the oncologist for the first time on Monday, but he's feeling hopeless and resigned to a quick and painful fate. Very depressed. He will be turning 61 on Tuesday and I can't believe how this hits people who are too young to be thinking about these things. It's especially hard for me because I just buried my father 10 months ago from a horribly aggressive prostate cancer that spread all over his body and through his bones in no time - he was gone 2 months after they gave him up to one year. I'm looking for support, any possible rays of hope, how to handle his severe depression and his pain, etc. Thanks in advance. We've only been married two years - found the love of our lives so late in life. Posted on 08/15/09, 10:08 am |
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I am so sorry to hear about the diagnosis. I just joined this site recently. I lost my fiancee' after she was diagnosed in February. She was only 46 years old. We were to be married this year. If you ever feel the need to vent please email me: mbrieck2003@yahoo.com 
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I read these messages and all I can do is cry. We see the oncologist today, and all my husband is expecting is to hear how long he has and whether his pain can be managed. He has no hope whatsoever. Thanks for caring.
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I am sorry to hear that. I know this may sound supid but try to keep him upbeat. They only gave Bobbye 6-9 months and she only lasted 5 months. But, I left my job so that I could spend every minute possible with her. People said I was making a mistake but now, after her passing, they all say they would have done the same thing....She was the love of my life...She really was...Cherish every minute with him. Once again I am sorry.
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I was taking oxycodone for pain (NO tylonol). I found the best pain relief by using Dilaudid 4mg pills. I would take 2 of them and they only lasted about 3 hours then they wore off. so every 3 hours like clockwork I was taking 2 Dilaudid 4mg pills. The oxycontin 80mg was good to take too. That is something that you take once in morning and once at night. lasts 12 hours. I took the 80mg with a 20mg to be a dose of 100mg every 12 hours. I was very lucky to have doctors that allowed me to have excellent relief from pain. Cancer pain is so unique. there is nothing else like it. also look into a medicine called MEGACE ES. to try to keep an appetite going. that is going to be difficult. food will look so good and be good food but its not going to be easy. maby the Megace ES will help. There isnt going to anything easy about this. God Bless you and the road your on.
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Thanks, Scott. I'll pass this along to his doctor or hospice.
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lidlone this is no time for negativity. this is important. everything is going to be fine. u have to say it, believe it, and live it. everyday all day long. God will guide u , you just have to follow with your head up, your fears behind you, and a smile on your face. u have to trust me dear on this one, your husband needs to see u smiling and positive. ill pray for you.
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Hi again,
I am so so sorry that you have gone thru so much...my sister was on a fentenyl patch, lyrica, and some kind of lollipop, dilaudid, and morphine for pain..she had hallucinations a lot but the pain seemed to be a palliative effort to keep her comfortable. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. This isn't easy at all for you I know...be grateful for you husband every day, love him, laugh w him if you can-remember Norman Cousins who cured himself of cancer thru laughter? Who knows...can't hurt. My sister was asked at the end what she would've done differently in her life and she responded that she would have spent more time w her family. Now is the time.. Also, just a sideline..have you gone on the website called Naturalcures.com? Interesting opinions about cures. Might give you some hope..Love
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Thanks to everybody for your support. This is such a truly brutal disease.
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I am so sorry that you have joined the ranks of many of us fighting this disease. My husband was diagnosed in April at the Age of 43 and has been fighting a courageous battle. Latley the battle has gotten harder and he isn't feeling as well as he did when he first started chemo. Hang in there. There are stories of 5 year survivors all though they are hard to find. Each person responds differently to the treatment. Just keep praying!
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