Advanced pancreatic cancer

Morning everyone xx

 

i am new to this and with a broken heart I write this to say my mum has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. She’s my best friend, I love her to bits and I just feel absolutely devastated 

 

they were initially treating her for a duodenal ulcer ... but she lost so much weight (over a stone) in just over a week and has been vomiting dark green bile 

 

I have never dealt with cancer but I am fully aware that the type of cancer is not good as it doesn’t show symptoms and mums felt pretty well, she’s a runner, fitness mad, 66 years old but gets mistaken for my sister lol

 

im just reaching out to ask if anyone has dealt with the same type and please share you’re story 

thank you so much x

  • Hello Gracie. 

    Welcome to the forum and I'm sorry to read about your Mum's diagnosis. I'm sure was very difficult news to hear. 

    There are quite a lot of posts here on the forum from people who have experience of pancreatic cancer. You can use the search function in the blue bar at the top of the page to search for posts. 

    If it would be helpful to speak to one of our nurses about Mum's diagnosis then please do give them a call. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. You can also find information on our website here that may be of interest. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hi Gracie,

     

    How is your mother doing?

     

    I hope your all ok. My dad was diagnosed same thing last Friday. He has a biopsy tomorrow.