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Cat_A
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We had the awful news yesterday that my 65 year old mother has pancreatic cancer. The doctor will be treating her for the jaundice this week and then looking at chemo the next week. I'm not getting any straight answers from the doctors at the moment and want to know exactly what's going on and what can be done to keep my mum. The family are not handling this very well at all! 

  • Hi Cat_A, 

    Welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis but it's great that you're being pro-active and trying to find out as much information as you can about pancreatic cancer and what can be done in the best interests of your mum.

    I'm not sure how much you know about pancreatic cancer but I have found some information on our website which I thought might be of use to you, especially as it includes questions you can ask the doctor. You can read about more it here.

    Also if you are in the UK you can call our nurses tomorrow on our freephone number 0808 800 4040 to find out more. They are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope this helps.

    Kind Regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    hi Cat_A, I came across your post and wanted to reply as my 65-year-old mother has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer as well. I realize that you posted this six months ago, how is your Mum doing now? My Mum apparently already has 'stage 4' cancer, even though she's currently feeling no symptoms or illness at all. Very confusing and disconcerting. She will begin a drug therapy in a couple of weeks, and right now we're just waiting for more info with lots of questions.
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    Hi kelstarr 

    I've been debating whether this answer you or not. My beautiful Queen passed away about 6 weeks after I posted this. Please God you're mum will win this fight! X

  • Offline in reply to Cat_A
    Wow, I'm so sorry to hear you lost your Mom so quickly to this horrible disease. But it's good for me to know how soon it can happen, so I can appreciate each and every moment. Xo
  • Offline in reply to Kelstarr
    Please spend every minute you have spare with her. Make sure she knows that whatever comes next you'll be by her side. Hold her hand to the end. I've never felt pain like this before. It's been 6 months and every day gets harder not hearing her voice. Make plenty of videos together so never forget the sound of her voice. My thoughts are with you and your mum. Xx

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