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re: Just found out my favorite Uncle has pancreatic cancer
Posted on 2/15/14 at 12:51 am to Dubosed
Posted on 2/15/14 at 12:51 am to Dubosed
quote:His quality of life was perfect, except for the last year and a half.
The way he is talking right now is that he wants quality not "quantity" of life. I'm not sure that I blame him but it just sucks.
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 1:01 am to Sentrius
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How much of a death sentence is it?
Pancreatic is one of the toughest. So sorry for the op and his family. frick all cancer and frick Pancreatic cancer above all. Such a random, sprawling and unfair disease.
This post was edited on 2/15/14 at 1:02 am
Posted on 2/15/14 at 1:04 am to Dubosed
Sorry buddy, that's terrible. Just be there for him. Sounds like a great guy.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 1:06 am to Dubosed
Prayers sent for your uncle and your family. Keep your head up man.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 1:07 am to John McClane
Pancreatic cancer is bad news. Family member had the Whipple procedure but was gone within six months.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 2:45 am to Dead Mike
really sorry to hear about that man. just do your best to stay strong and support him best you can
Posted on 2/15/14 at 3:18 am to Dubosed
Sorry to hear that
Posted on 2/15/14 at 5:24 am to Dubosed
Damn, hate to hear that. Stay strong and prayers out to you and family.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 5:37 am to Dubosed
Prayers for him and your family. Sorry to hear this.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 6:51 am to Dubosed
Don't know what portion of the pancreas is affected but my father in law was dx last fall and had the Whipple procedure last November and is currently doing great. Cancer did not spread to other organs or lymph system for him so that was a blessing.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 7:35 am to Dubosed
Sorry to hear man. Cancer is the worst way to go, IMO. I hope the both of you are able to do a few things while he still can and leave you with some awesome memories.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 5:43 pm to 4LSU2
Appreciate it yall. He's going Tuesday to see what can be done. He's going to fight it.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 5:51 pm to Dubosed
My mother in law is currently in remission from it. So there is hope.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 5:59 pm to Dubosed
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The way he is talking right now is that he wants quality not "quantity" of life. I'm not sure that I blame him but it just sucks.
That's a big part of it. Chemo and Radiation, plus many other pharmaceuticals, all have bad side effects. Some people are lucky. Others have to deal with cancer by itself, then the side effects from the treatment, which can be worse at times. They took a huge toll on my Dad's quality of life. Though everybody is different. I've also read of a older man that went in to remission from stage 4 pancreatic cancer after he started drinking a tea made from baking soda and blackstrap molasses. Others lucky ones have had success doing the same.
This post was edited on 2/15/14 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 2/15/14 at 6:37 pm to Dubosed
My best friend of over 20 years, El Josey Wales, was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal lung cancer last October. He lived 47 days and I was in contact with him in some capacity up until 8 hours before he passed away. The only thing I can offer is this....
Be sure to be there for him offering comfort in any capacity every step of the way. The cancer fight is brutal for everyone involved. Nothing about it is fair and there is no way you can explain it. EJW never used tobacco in his life and this type of cancer killed him. It still does not make sense two and a half months later, and I'm sure it never will.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Be sure to be there for him offering comfort in any capacity every step of the way. The cancer fight is brutal for everyone involved. Nothing about it is fair and there is no way you can explain it. EJW never used tobacco in his life and this type of cancer killed him. It still does not make sense two and a half months later, and I'm sure it never will.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 6:46 pm to 4LSU2
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Be sure to be there for him offering comfort in any capacity every step of the way. The cancer fight is brutal for everyone involved. Nothing about it is fair and there is no way you can explain it. EJW never used tobacco in his life and this type of cancer killed him. It still does not make sense two and a half months later, and I'm sure it never will.
Yea a friend of mine in his mid 30s has stage 4 lung cancer and never used tobacco. I remember discussing that with El Josey when he first found out about cancer in his tongue from a thread a while back.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 7:20 pm to windshieldman
Sorry to hear that man. I know Josey took great comfort from many posters here that never knew him, but reached out to show their support. Thank you for taking the time to have those talks. 
Posted on 2/15/14 at 7:31 pm to Dubosed
He needs to go to a major center that treats pancreatic cancer all the time and does Whipple procedures every day. Don't let local hospitals jerk him around. His only hope is if it is early enough for the procedure to be done.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 7:34 pm to GRTiger
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frick all cancer
This x 1000000000000000000000
Posted on 2/15/14 at 7:34 pm to Dubosed
It sounds as though your Uncle raised you well. The both of you will be in my prayers. God Bless.
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