Hello

My grandad is 82, and we have just found out he has got pancreatic cancer. He has been in pain for some time but we didn't know why, and neither did the doctors, so he has obviously had it a while unfortunately. The doctors cannot operate and have suggested chemo. He is having an endoscopy today presumably to see whats going on inside and then next week he has to decide whether to have chemo. The doctors said chemo for this cancer only works in 2 out of 10 people, and I believe it is only palliative rather than actually being able to cure it so I am unsure as to whether there is any point in this? My grandad is in quite a bit of pain, he is taking morphine tablets and I think he also has liquid morphine and when the pain takes hold of him it is awful to see as it is agony for him.

I don't know why I am posting, just looking for other people's experience for this horrible disease I guess. I'm not sure how long my grandad has left, they asked if he wanted to know and he said no. I am presuming it would be weeks? It's just horrible, never a good time to lose a loved one but I always think this time of year is poignant. My nana is obviously in pieces and we are a close family so trying to support her too but it is heartbreaking. The pain took hold yesterday and he was in agony for a few minutes. I told I loved him and gave him a cuddle as not sure what else to do really.
Anyone else's experiences whether good or bad are welcome

thank you x