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re: Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - any good outcomes?
Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:26 am to lovelsu
Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:26 am to lovelsu
My first phone call, for any type of cancer, would be to Dr Richard C Kline with Oschner, Jefferson Highway. I watched him firsthand treat mother for six/seven years, what began as ovarian cancer, he was fabulous.
Don't believe pancreatic cancer is in his scope but I would follow his referral advice.
God bless you
Don't believe pancreatic cancer is in his scope but I would follow his referral advice.
God bless you
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Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:30 am to lovelsu
I am not trying to compare my situation with yours, as I did not have cancer. But back in 1997 I had an angioplasty and was given a drug that I turned out to be the one in a bazillion that had an allergic reaction. It shut down my immune system. I was in the Washington Hospital Center on 3 occasions and was finally transferred to Georgetown Medical Center.
When I got to Georgetown the Hematologist/Oncologist asked me how old I was. I said I'd be 46 the following month. He said, "I don't think so". After I said, "Nice bedside manner", I told him it wasn't my time. I believed that and here I am at age 65.
At the time I was one of two people in the world that recovered without a bone marrow transplant. So, beating the odds is possible.
Keep a positive attitude and do your best. In the final analysis we are all terminal. Make the most of the time you have left. God Bless!
ETA: As former Iona College Men's Basketball Coach, Jimmy V. said, "Don't Give Up! Don't Ever Give Up!"
When I got to Georgetown the Hematologist/Oncologist asked me how old I was. I said I'd be 46 the following month. He said, "I don't think so". After I said, "Nice bedside manner", I told him it wasn't my time. I believed that and here I am at age 65.
At the time I was one of two people in the world that recovered without a bone marrow transplant. So, beating the odds is possible.
Keep a positive attitude and do your best. In the final analysis we are all terminal. Make the most of the time you have left. God Bless!
ETA: As former Iona College Men's Basketball Coach, Jimmy V. said, "Don't Give Up! Don't Ever Give Up!"
This post was edited on 10/30/16 at 9:35 am
Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:30 am to lovelsu
Damn...sorry to hear.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:33 am to udtiger
Hate to hear this. Keep on fighting!
Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:35 am to udtiger
My SO was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 25. He is now 31 and happy and healthy. Had an aunt that succumbed to bladder cancer in 3 months. Attitude is everything. Be upbeat, mindful, not too pensive. Love and be loved. This isn't a death sentence, just a bump in the road.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:41 am to lovelsu
A friend of mine had the same diagnoses as yours. His doctors gave him six months. That was about two and one-half years ago. He is back to normal, drinking beer, and playing golf.
Be strong. I'll pray for you.
Be strong. I'll pray for you.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 9:57 am to lovelsu
lovelsu - I'm so sorry to hear that. I won't try to paint a rosy picture, because that news absolutely sucks. That being said, please have hope. Pancreatic cancer took my father in law about 20 years ago and my little brother four years ago. His prognosis was 6 - 12 weeks, but he made it over three years. He enjoyed birthdays, Christmases, and even married his long term girlfriend.
Attack this with knowledge. Get in touch with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. They are a great resource for finding support for you and your family, possible clinical trials, and the chance to help others.
I've been running 5K races to raise money for them for several years now. There is one in New Orleans on November 6. As a patient, there is no cost for you to participate. I ran one in St. Petersburg yesterday and have another in Orlando on November 12. They usually have incredible survivor stories during the opening or closing ceremonies. It's great to know you are not in this battle alone.
One last tip -eat. You won't feel like it, but eat. You will have to learn how different foods affect you, but do your best to eat. Food is as important as your chemo or any other therapy you may try.
Best wishes - Rick
Attack this with knowledge. Get in touch with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. They are a great resource for finding support for you and your family, possible clinical trials, and the chance to help others.
I've been running 5K races to raise money for them for several years now. There is one in New Orleans on November 6. As a patient, there is no cost for you to participate. I ran one in St. Petersburg yesterday and have another in Orlando on November 12. They usually have incredible survivor stories during the opening or closing ceremonies. It's great to know you are not in this battle alone.
One last tip -eat. You won't feel like it, but eat. You will have to learn how different foods affect you, but do your best to eat. Food is as important as your chemo or any other therapy you may try.
Best wishes - Rick
Posted on 10/30/16 at 10:06 am to Parallax
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There are no interventional radiology treatments for pancreatic cancer.
Try this: Emerging Role of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Posted on 10/30/16 at 10:18 am to lovelsu
If your eligible for whipple, do not do the procedure here..go to md anderson or john hopskins
Do not do procedure in la. Go where this is all they eat ,drink and sleep pancreatic cancer
Do not do procedure in la. Go where this is all they eat ,drink and sleep pancreatic cancer
Posted on 10/30/16 at 10:25 am to LSU80 USF08
I hate the term fighting cancer.
I also hate when someone says that someone lost the fight against cancer.
Thirdly, I hate when someone says so and so fought such and such cancer for 6 years and is still kicking and another person got a different cancer and lost the fight.
Look, there is no fight here. Maintain a positive attitude, stay close to loved ones, and the most important thing to do is to live with cancer. And I mean live in the most vibrant way you can.
Anyway, I will say that people never lose a fight with cancer, because it isn't a fight. Whether one lives to an old age or not, there is no loss and no fight.
But what is truly sad is when one doesn't live with cancer. As I said, live life fully, live life without regrets, live life like everyone should live their lives.
I also hate when someone says that someone lost the fight against cancer.
Thirdly, I hate when someone says so and so fought such and such cancer for 6 years and is still kicking and another person got a different cancer and lost the fight.
Look, there is no fight here. Maintain a positive attitude, stay close to loved ones, and the most important thing to do is to live with cancer. And I mean live in the most vibrant way you can.
Anyway, I will say that people never lose a fight with cancer, because it isn't a fight. Whether one lives to an old age or not, there is no loss and no fight.
But what is truly sad is when one doesn't live with cancer. As I said, live life fully, live life without regrets, live life like everyone should live their lives.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 10:26 am to lovelsu
Lovelsu - Damn, man. Sorry to hear that. I am curious as to your thoughts on learning this news. Did or does a part of you think about how you spent the time prior to learning about this news? Does a part of you think why did I spend so much time doing this or doing that? Or does your outlook remain focused 100 percent on future with no regrets of the past?
Posted on 10/30/16 at 10:33 am to lovelsu
I haven't been able to comment in this thread because of the obvious difficulty one is faced with in a situation like this. I'm praying for you and your family. Much love to a fellow tiger and hoping for a good outcome.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 10:54 am to lovelsu
Attitude is everything. Attitude and prayer. My wife has been battling Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer for two years. Don't give up. As others have said, have a frank discussion with your doctor and determine your best course.
Are you near a major hospital?
Are you near a major hospital?
Posted on 10/30/16 at 10:56 am to lovelsu
Prayers man stay strong.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 11:05 am to Jcorye1
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RogerTheShrubber I just want you to know I respect your posts and legit think you are one of the best posters on this site.
If im gonna go i probably wouldnt mind it being in Alaska. Definetly a piece of heaven up there. I have seen the northern lights about this time of the year near fairbanks. Breathtaking! Highly recommend to the OP! Sorry OP i believe you have been called Man about 20 times through out all the replys . We mean well i guess some of us just havent read the 10 times that you stated you are a woman. Good luck!
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Posted on 10/30/16 at 11:39 am to lovelsu
OP, I am sorry about your diagnosis. Thoughts and prayers.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 11:52 am to lovelsu
My wife was born/raised in Portland, ME. If you make it there, see downtown dockside of Portland, Cape Elizabeth light house, Munjoy Hill/history, a guided trip on boat across Casco Bay, ride up Hwy 1 coast. Stunning part of America. If you have time, drive/bus tour of inland roads.
Similar challenges for me, I've taken the quality of life approach, but each case is different.
Bless You and prayers sent.
Similar challenges for me, I've taken the quality of life approach, but each case is different.
Bless You and prayers sent.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 12:24 pm to larry289
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This week I was diagnosed with Stage 3B pancreatic cancer. Per the doctor with no treatment life expectancy is 6 months, with chemo treatment 2 years. Everything I have read online is depressing - they don't even go past a 5 year life expectancy. Does anyone know of any good outcomes of pancreatic cancer?
I'm so incredibly sorry to hear this. We have had some experience with Pancreatic Cancer this year. My dad was diagnosed in February with Stage 4 but it had metastasized and spread to his liver as well. He had a baseball size tumor on his pancreas. For us there was no hope and we acknowledged it.
I honestly believe that you have hope though. I truly hope you don't give up. I would recommend a few things though. Get a second opinion. We went to MD Anderson and they were truly great. We really were impressed and their treatment recommendation was the same as what our oncologists said so we decided to pursue treatment locally in Baton Rouge. I don't know where you're located but our oncologist at Baton Rouge General were great. We saw Dr Castine and he's a great doctor, so is Dr Millitello, both at the general.
I know it doesn't seem like there's any hope and with my dad, we didn't have any. He lived six more weeks after diagnosis but that's the difference between stage 3 and stage 4. Make sure that you enjoy the time you are given and don't leave anything up in the air. Be sure to discuss with your family quality of life concerns. Look into medicinal uses of a certain plant. I'll be praying for you. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I spent a lot of time researching this and my dad was a dr too. I will be praying for you. I'm so so sorry.
Posted on 10/30/16 at 12:58 pm to lovelsu
Always stay positive and fight with everything you got. Prayers for a great outcome
Posted on 10/30/16 at 1:09 pm to Sparkplug#1
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