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re: Pancreatic Cancer - Update
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:43 am to lovelsu
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:43 am to lovelsu
That's terrific news! I hope Mother Nature cooperates and provides you you a magnificent display of the Northern Lights.
And if she doesn't? That gives you an excuse to go back for another visit!
And if she doesn't? That gives you an excuse to go back for another visit!
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:44 am to jrodLSUke
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How were you originally diagnosed? What were your symptoms?
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.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:45 am to lovelsu
Stay strong. Beat that cancer.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:46 am to lovelsu
Prayers offered for you and yours. God is Good.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:46 am to lovelsu
Awesome news! Keep pushing you can beat this. God bless you
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:47 am to lovelsu
God bless you and yours. Cancer sucks, and the downvoters should be beaten with a rubber hose.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:48 am to lovelsu
AWESOME!!! Dont quit fighting. And praying
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:49 am to lovelsu
Attack that Bucket List with a vengeance. I love your courage and attitude. Peace.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:52 am to lovelsu
Good luck to you and fight like hell. Treatment can cure serious ailments these days.
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?
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:54 am to lovelsu
Just want to wish you all the best while you fight this!
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:55 am to lovelsu
Enjoy them Northern Lights! so beautiful. Good luck in your fight!
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:56 am to lovelsu
Keep up the fight and most importantly-SMILE! If it helps you in any way shape or form. Your post will inspire people to not sweat the small stuff and live every day as it is a gift from God.
God Bless you and prayers for strength.
God Bless you and prayers for strength.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:57 am to lovelsu
Praying for you. God bless. Enjoy life!
Posted on 1/19/17 at 10:57 am to lovelsu
Good Luck LoveLSU
NOW, what two --cksuckers downvoted this?
NOW, what two --cksuckers downvoted this?
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:03 am to lovelsu
Best to you always and the opposite to the 2 downvoters.
This post was edited on 1/19/17 at 11:04 am
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:03 am to NYNolaguy1
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Eta: who's the coward that downvote the OP
In my original post (when first diagnosed) there were several posters who felt I should not have chemo because it is a terminal cancer and I am only delaying the inevitable and making doctors rich. They are more than likely the downvoters.
When originally diagnosed I had decided to not get treatments and let nature take its course. One of my doctors (not an oncologist) gave me some really good advice. He urged me to give chemo a shot. He said I was young (53) and healthy and if I decided chemo was not for me I could stop at anytime. No one can force me to have chemo and it is my decision. I discussed it with my husband and family and we all agreed I will fight as long as I can. However, if/when it starts taking a toll on me I will then stop.
So, the moral of this story is - it easy to say what you would do until faced with your own mortality.
This post was edited on 1/19/17 at 11:14 am
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