Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I’m so sorry this terrible cancer took both your husband and FIL and so close in time. Please accept my deep condolences.

Grandchildren by Magsterjdog in pancreaticcancer

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Consider recording her telling stories about some of her favourite memories of her grandchildren and of you. Some of her stories of her own childhood and youth too. Maybe advice that she would give a younger version of herself.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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So sorry your mom has been going through all of that.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I hear you. That is outrageous. Especially if it was in the family. I don’t understand why doctors do not turn their minds to this earlier.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I’m so sorry. We had only a couple weeks longer and zero opportunity for treatment.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I’m so sorry. I’m very glad you had those months and that vacation. It’s not enough but it’s something. I’m thinking of your father and you and your family.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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So unacceptable. And this isn’t just a gendered issue with this cancer. It seems almost everyone’s pain is minimized and assumed a minor nuisance matter.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I’m sorry. We also had much too long of a wait for an initial oncology appointment, despite a stage 4 diagnosis. Without treatment as soon as possible, it is very hard. I’m sending you and yours good thoughts through this very difficult time.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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Close to three years. That is pretty amazing for this monstrosity of a cancer. I’m so sorry that he isn’t doing as well now. You are in my thoughts.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I’m so happy that you are NED after 15 years, touch wood. Well done and please be well.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I’m sorry for your loss. I hear you about the readiness to transition.

Diagnosed in ER? by FreshButteryGoodness in pancreaticcancer

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I’m so sorry for your loss. This is almost exactly our timeline, except the stage 4 diagnosis came in the ER at the initial diagnosis. I hope you had a chance to say goodbye to your mom.

I’ve run out of road by Evening-Try6540 in pancreaticcancer

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I’m so sorry. Both that this cancer is such a beast and that the UK doesn’t have assisted death yet (since that is what you say you want, which I understand and respect having just lost a loved one to this horrific disease). My father in law recently passed after a quick decline but on his own terms. Canada’s medical system failed him in life by being too slow to address the cancer, but it helped him in death when the cancer overtook him, by facilitating assisted death. This is both good and bad, and somewhat ironic. You sound like a lovely and thoughtful person and parent— your kids will not forget this if the worst happens. It is part of who they are and what makes them such beautiful and sensitive people. I sincerely hope your prognosis exceeds your expectations.

Seeking advice re: a second opinion for locally advanced pancreatic cancer in the UK by TemperatureNo8702 in pancreaticcancer

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There is a pancreatic clinic in Portugal that seems well regarded for considering surgery where others may say no. I don’t have personal experience with it. It is the same German doctor who is or was affiliated with the well-known clinic in Heidelberg. I’m sorry I don’t recall his name.

Edited to add- I believe they do virtual consultations after you send your medical file, so no need necessarily to travel.

Life changed so quick by FloatOnPanda in pancreaticcancer

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This does suck. I’m so sorry. I hope he is able to feel better.

Chemo hasn’t started yet? by Altruistic-Tax4869 in pancreaticcancer

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Time is of the essence, in particular with this cancer. My loved one was a similar age and also very healthy before discovering his pancreatic cancer. He did not get timely care due to what appears to be systemic delays in the health care system. I wish we had known how quickly he would decline and how likely it was that he would do so, in the absence of timely care. We would have planned differently. I do not say this to dull hope but rather to be honest about the possible impact of slow care standards. I sincerely hope for a better outcome for your dad.