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What are the survival chances of advanced Pancreatic cancer?

Sarah2403
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Hi I was just wondering if anyone could give me any advice or help, words of support....anything at all! My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which has spread to the liver. They have said they cannot operate but will be offered chemo once they have done the biopsies etc. 

I have tried to research survival chances, etc but all the websites say different things. I'm assuming if it's already spread to the liver then it's classed as stage 4? 

I don't really know what I'm asking here or wanting to know but I am an actual mess right now and I don't know what to do

  • Offline in reply to Tydu

    Hi thank you for your message. I'm glad your husband is still going strong on his journey, despite the little bumps along the way. Unfortunately mum is not well. The end Is nearing very quickly. From diagnosis 5 weeks ago to now she is like a different person. She can no longer tend to her own needs, is is in and out of sleep all day, appetite is non existent, badly jaundiced ( no blockage so doesn't need stent) and the cancer has spread rapidly and has now spread further, covering 60% of her liver. Palliative nurses have been to see us and they've said she is in her final days. I don't understand how someone can go so downhill in 5weeks. It's crazy

  • Offline in reply to Sarah2403

    This is heartbreaking to read Sarah.

    I didn't like to say but one of my relatives only lasted 1 week after formal diagnosis (two weeks after collapse with jaundice). It was a huge shock. So so sorry you have to go through this. It can happen with pancreatic cancer. 

    There is nothing I can really say to ease your pain. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. x

  • Offline in reply to Sarah2403

    So sorry to read your latest news Sarah. We lost my Mum recently with pancreatic cancer. She survived around 18 months after diagnosis. Chemo stopped working after about 14 months. In the end the cancer took over very quickly. Losing Mum is horrible and by far the worst thing to happen in my life. If you can, tell her how much you love her and that you are so thankful for all the things she has done - I did and it made me feel better knowing that she knew this. Stay strong although it is hard xxx

  • Offline in reply to Phil-73

    Unfortunately mum passed away last week, Wednesday 22nd June only 5 weeks after being diagnosed. My sister and I both cared for her at home and were by her side until the end. 

    Deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mum. They prepare us for everything in life except for how to live without them x

  • Offline in reply to Sarah2403

    My deepest condolences to you Sarah plus admiration for you and your sister managing to care for your mum at home with so little time to prepare.  I am pleased you were able to be at your mother's side until the end. As you say living without loved ones is hard and nothing really prepares us for it. My thoughts are with both you and your sister.  x

  • Offline in reply to Sarah2403

    So sorry to hear the news Sarah. Sincere condolences also to you and your family. You must be in terrible shock. Try to take it a day at a time, but that is sometimes not easy if you have to carry on with other commitments. 4 weeks after my Mum's passing we had the funeral yesterday - it was a lovely send off and there was so many people there. I am now very low again afterwards, this is going to be a long and tricky road to get to any sort of peace/acceptance. All the best to you xxx

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