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re: Pancreatic Cancer - Update
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:54 am to lovelsu
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:54 am to lovelsu
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Started having stomach pains in August. Ignored them until mid September then the pain was wrapped around to my back. Went to doctor and was diagnosed with gastritis and given Nexium. Back kept getting worse and I insisted on a colonoscopy and endoscopy. Had both and they came back clear, tests were done on Thursday. On Saturday had my first BM and it was white (sorry for the gross details). Monday noticed jaundice beginning and called my doctor. He ordered blood work and my liver enzymes were bouncing all over the place. Bile ducts had been blocked by the tumor resulting in liver issues. Was diagnosed within the week.
What was the original prognosis and life expectancy given to you, if you don't mind me asking?
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Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:13 am to VinegarStrokes
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What was the original prognosis and life expectancy given to you, if you don't mind me asking?
No treatment - 6 months, chemo - 2 years. Whipple surgery just becoming an option - 5+ years.
Every doctor who has seen me cannot believe I am stage 3. Still have my hair and minimal weight loss. Never thought I would have doctors telling me to NOT lose weight!
My Radiation Oncologist swears I am going to beat it. He said he can walk out an exam room and he knows if that person is going to beat it based on their attitude. He said he has never seen anyone with a winning attitude like mine. Hope he is right!
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