Hello Shaner nice to hear you being positive. I was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in May 22, I had Whipple surgery in July followed by 6 months of chemo. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago I was informed that the cancer had returned to its original site and also spread to my right lung. When I was initially diagnosed I immediately thought  I would be dead in three weeks, but after nearly two years I am still here. When I initially asked my consultant about life expectancy times he said " that's upto God" the last two years have been very difficult both mentally and physically, The surgery has left me with two incisional hernias, and several bowel indigestion orders. I too, like you have been lucky to have a very supportive wife, but  the strain is beginning to show. I try to remain as positive as possible, keep exercising , gardening, I previously worked U/G in a Coal Mines for 37 yrs, so am used to hard work. What I have been able to ascertain through my journey is that A positive attitude does help. I always think I could shut myself away and wither and die or I could try and live everyday and enjoy what time I have got left....I 'll let you guess which I prefer. Stay positive and take care.

Absolutely positive mindset helps tremendously something I’ve now adopted thank you so much for your reply that’s great to hear your getting on with it 2yrs in I guess I can put it with God only he knows and maybe I shouldn’t focus my mind on time just take it as it comes I do struggle with the not working as this just come to sudden stop after 35 years shock to the system I totally agree and se what mean about now maybe I should take to the garden now it’s about that time to learn a bit more and be out doors thank you you also take care made me smile 

Hello Shaner, thank you for your reply. I am 63, was diagnosed at 61, After the Coal mines closed in 2015 I started working as an ECA, " Emergency Care Assistant"for The Yorkshire Ambulance Service. I only worked two days a week but I loved it, It kept me fit and was very rewarding and educational. This has obviously stopped and sometimes I feel a bit angry that this has been taken away from me, but Ironically, because of what I came across in that line of work actually prepared me to some extent, as to what to expect, but the downside can be having too much knowledge. When the clinical staff are explaining what is/ has happened to your body and you fully understand all the terms it can be a bit of a blow. I love my garden, I like to see the progress through the seasons, and it keeps you fit.

Glad that being able to talk to somebody else has made you smile, that's already a positive. Keep in touch mate, stay safe and positive.

Hello Shaner, thank you for your reply. I am 63, was diagnosed at 61, After the Coal mines closed in 2015 I started working as an ECA, " Emergency Care Assistant"for The Yorkshire Ambulance Service. I only worked two days a week but I loved it, It kept me fit and was very rewarding and educational. This has obviously stopped and sometimes I feel a bit angry that this has been taken away from me, but Ironically, because of what I came across in that line of work actually prepared me to some extent, as to what to expect, but the downside can be having too much knowledge. When the clinical staff are explaining what is/ has happened to your body and you fully understand all the terms it can be a bit of a blow. I love my garden, I like to see the progress through the seasons, and it keeps you fit.

Glad that being able to talk to somebody else has made you smile, that's already a positive. Keep in touch mate, stay safe and positive.