Pancreatic cancer - been told I may have this. Feeling devastated and broken. Please tell me how to deal with this.

I have just been told my ct scan is showing possible cancer in the body of the pancreas. I am waiting to see oncologist but I am devastated, angry and broken telling my family and the look on their faces.

I feel like disappearing because I can t cope with it all.

Please help how to deal with all this. I am 70 years old 

  • Hi mireen,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It sounds like you are dealing with a lot and I'm sure it must be very difficult to process, and causing lots of different emotion.

    Hopefully you'll get the information you need soon in terms of any results - this may help a little, in terms of understanding potential next steps.

    Should you need it, your doctor will be able to advise on options for further support and contacts you can call with any questions or concerns.

    Maggie's are a good organisation for support - they have local centres and other resources online. Also Macmillan may be useful if needed too.

    If ever you'd like to talk things through with someone, we have nurses available. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    We're always here if you need it and hopefully you'll get more replies to your post here soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator