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Pancreatic Cancer - Update
Posted by lovelsu on 1/19/17 at 10:13 am5027
Hi Everyone,
A few months ago I started a thread when I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I received so many supportive responses that I wanted to give anyone who is interested an update.
I began chemo back in November and had my 4th treatment last week. It is not to bad - you have good days and bad days. Bad part is I have chemo every two weeks and I start feeling good on day 11 so I only have 3 days of feeling really great.
The good news is I saw a Radiation Oncologist and he determined I will NOT need radiation! I was really scared of radiation especially the 5 days a week for 5 weeks part. He is also of the opinion that a few more rounds of chemo and I should be a candidate for the Whipple surgery. When I was first diagnosed none of my doctors were talking about it being viable. The Whipple surgery will remove the tumor and extend my life expectancy by about 5 years or more.
I have booked all the arrangements for my first bucket list trip. My husband and I fly out on 2/13 to Alaska to see the Northern Lights at Chena Hot Springs Resort (thanks to RTS for reminding me about Chena). Hopefully we get to see the lights.
Again, I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support.
UPDATE ON PAGE 8
A few months ago I started a thread when I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I received so many supportive responses that I wanted to give anyone who is interested an update.
I began chemo back in November and had my 4th treatment last week. It is not to bad - you have good days and bad days. Bad part is I have chemo every two weeks and I start feeling good on day 11 so I only have 3 days of feeling really great.
The good news is I saw a Radiation Oncologist and he determined I will NOT need radiation! I was really scared of radiation especially the 5 days a week for 5 weeks part. He is also of the opinion that a few more rounds of chemo and I should be a candidate for the Whipple surgery. When I was first diagnosed none of my doctors were talking about it being viable. The Whipple surgery will remove the tumor and extend my life expectancy by about 5 years or more.
I have booked all the arrangements for my first bucket list trip. My husband and I fly out on 2/13 to Alaska to see the Northern Lights at Chena Hot Springs Resort (thanks to RTS for reminding me about Chena). Hopefully we get to see the lights.
Again, I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support.
UPDATE ON PAGE 8
This post was edited on 4/22 at 7:57 pm
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by kywildcatfanone on 1/19/17 at 10:14 am to lovelsu
Best of luck to you as you continue to fight it.
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by tigerfootball10 on 1/19/17 at 10:15 am to lovelsu
Praise the Lord
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by TexasTiger39 on 1/19/17 at 10:16 am to lovelsu
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This post was edited on 8/8 at 10:14 am
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by BooDreaux on 1/19/17 at 10:17 am to tigerfootball10
Keeping the prayers coming
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by thetempleowl on 1/19/17 at 10:17 am to kywildcatfanone
god bless and live life day by the to the fullest.
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by CaptainsWafer on 1/19/17 at 10:17 am to lovelsu
Keep fighting!
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re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by Topwater Trout on 1/19/17 at 10:18 am to lovelsu
I just lost a friend to cancer yesterday. I wish you the best and it all sounds very promising. Best of luck man keep fighting
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by PaperPaintball92 on 1/19/17 at 10:18 am to lovelsu
God speed!
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by NYNolaguy1 on 1/19/17 at 10:18 am to lovelsu
Awesome news!
Eta: who's the coward that downvote the OP?
Eta: who's the coward that downvote the OP?
This post was edited on 1/19 at 10:19 am
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by Upperdecker on 1/19/17 at 10:19 am to lovelsu
Keep your spirits high. An optimistic outlook can do great things
re: Pancreatic Cancer - UpdatePosted by tigerpimpbot on 1/19/17 at 10:20 am to lovelsu
Have another upvote.
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