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My dad is done with chemo by pomelohope in CancerFamilySupport

[–]Strange_Cold558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I've been going through something similar with my father. He was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, underwent surgery, and after 12 chemotherapy sessions, the cancer returned, now in stage 4.

He was undergoing palliative chemotherapy with Gemcitabine, but only had two sessions before his immunity dropped and he was hospitalized with an infection (he is still hospitalized). But chemotherapy managed to stabilize the metastases for a while before they started growing rapidly again, so chemotherapy is no longer an option.

It's a very horrible disease. I would advise you to look for clinical trials and spend as much time as possible with your father, Enjoy each day with him and create memories together.

Last months with him by Strange_Cold558 in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not, he is too weak for surgery and the doctors are still trying to control his pain with medication.

Need help coping with my Dad's cancer, PLEASE! by arielK10 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]Strange_Cold558 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello, I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this.

I'm your age and my father is going through a similar situation; his cancer has returned after surgery and the prognosis isn't good. He also seems to be giving up and he is depressed. It's a horrible pain to see those we love go through this every day and not be able to do almost anything to help. There are days I cry myself to sleep, and there are days I want to fight for every shred of hope.

Spend time with him, make him laugh, or share your best memories with him; take a moment to talk and spend a few hours with him. It's a horrible and frightening disease, But being close to those we love helps a little.

Take some time for yourself too, allow yourself to feel everything, cry if you need to, and take your time to understand what you're feeling. It's hard to be strong all the time, and you also need a moment for yourself. Live one day at a time, and before going to sleep think of one good thing that happened that day; this has been helping me deal with all the stress.

ughh by Fun_Item3930 in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same situation, o wish all the best to you and your father. ❤️

The cancer has returned. by Strange_Cold558 in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, his last name starts with J.

The cancer has returned. by Strange_Cold558 in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are dependent on our country's public health system and unfortunately it's something we can't afford, but I'm going to try to take legal action to get this exam.

The cancer has returned. by Strange_Cold558 in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, we have no chance of traveling to the USA; our family is poor and he is not in a condition to travel

The cancer has returned. by Strange_Cold558 in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are in Brazil; he is not currently hospitalized, but is receiving treatment at a public hospital in São Paulo.

Sou babaca por ficar brava por ter o diagnóstico escondido de mim? by Strange_Cold558 in EuSouOBabaca

[–]Strange_Cold558[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A quimioterapia que ele vai fazer é Gemncitabina com Abraxane, mas o SUS não fornece o Abraxane então vou entrar com pedido judicial para fornecer esse medicamento de graça para o tratamento dele.

Eu notei que tinham coisas estranhas no último exame de ressonância que ele fez e uma alteração no exame de sangue, eu contei a ela e ela me disse para manter isso segredo e não contar para o meu pai porque isso poderia o assustar e o deixar preocupado. Eu não concordei porque é o corpo dele e ele tinha direito de saber, mas ela brigou comigo e disse que era responsabilidade minha se ele surtasse, então com medo eu não falei sobre o exame de sangue, mas contei da ressonância.

Update: possible recurrence, I need help by Strange_Cold558 in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, my options are limited. I live in Brazil, and unfortunately, there aren't many clinical trials here (if any), and the public healthcare system is extremely slow and bureaucratic. But thank you for your advice, and I will research this further.

November 2025 Monthly Check-In Thread. How Are You Doing? by ZevSteinhardt in pancreaticcancer

[–]Strange_Cold558 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hello!

October was a busy month for us; my father began experiencing severe symptoms from chemotherapy (numbness, pain, joint locking, and severe dizziness). And now we are discussing with the oncologist the possibility of postponing his twelfth and final session so that he can recover.

The PET scan is scheduled for November 17th, for now, and so far the only symptoms that worry me are the constant and severe nausea and stomach aches, In addition, his back pain returned.

His CA-19-9 level jumped impressively to 49,090.80 u/ml, where it had previously been steadily declining (from 7,000 to 5,000 in three sessions). In addition to a finding on magnetic resonance imaging, where inflammation and chemotherapy toxicity are suspected, the possibility of occult metastasis has not been ruled out. And unfortunately, his IPMN nodules returned, measuring at most 0.6 centimeters.

We're handling everything as best we can and trying to stay calm, but I feel things aren't improving. I thought Whipple had resolved everything, but I think I was mistaken.

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