Mum dying from pancreatic cancer

Afternoon all how does anyone no when to time is near, pain etc 

mum was diagnosed last September with stage 4 pancreatic cancer incurrable terminal, she had her chemotherapy stopped 5 weeks ago due to it making her even more poorly, I would love to know others experiences. She was give 6 months with out chemotherapy and 12 months with so now that she's not having anymore and she only had 12 weeks worth what would now be the time frame, I'm her full time career mother of 3 young children and she doesn't want any other help 

Thankyou for any replies 

  • Hi Bec, 

    Unfortunately this is a very difficult question to answer as everyone's experience is different however we do have some information on what signs and changes to look out for as the time draws near. You can read up on it just here but do be aware that this can be quite a tough read due to the topic being discussed.

    I hope you hear from some of our members soon but if you'd like to discuss this with someone our team of cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Mondy - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi lovely. Please feel free to message. I lost my dear father to pancreatic cancer 4 years ago.    He was diagnosed and was offered palative care.   From the November he done chemo - through to May.  And from then it was no longer slowing down the progression and had spread to his liver and his lungs.   From end of May he really declined and within the month he was in the hospice.  4 days later he passed peacefully with his family at the young age of 56.             My only advice is please some worry about how long she has left.    I worried so much about when it would happen. And would just do anything to just enjoy the moment.       Everyone is completely different.     I just thought I'd share what had happened in my fathers case.   Xx please message if you need anything x