Pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Hi everyone, i was diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas which has spread to my liver a week ago and was told they didnt know if they could offer me chemotherapy and if they could it would only prolong my life by up to 3 months, i have said i dont want to have it as i would rather spend what time i have left with my family being able to function as normal.The hospital said this was entirely reasonable, my symptoms started a month ago with pain in my back and left side and they have said i might not see christmas, i just hope they can keep me pain free.

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Ange although I'm really sorry to read your post.

    I can't begin to imagine what you're going through at the moment but I'm glad you've joined us as many of our members have either been/are in this position or supporting friends or loved ones who are so I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    I hope this section on our website will be of some help to you at this time but if you want to talk to someone then do give our cancer nurses a call. They're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040. 

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator