Shadow found on dads pancreas

Hi my father has recently been admitted to hospital very ill.. low blood pressure, severe weight loss, no energy, trouble breathing, struggling to walk

He’s smoked & drank alcohol all his life. His recent MRI scan showed a shadow on his pancreas. We’re just waiting of the next steps. Whilst in hospital they’ve drained his stomach (4l of liquid) he seems more comfortable & taking much better

The doctors have advised that he may be too ill to treat I can’t understand how quick this has all happened as at the end of November his MRI was clear

This is the longest week of my life just waiting for answers now 

  • Hi Poppygirl,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I can understand this must be worrying and it's certainly never easy dealing with this sort of uncertainty and waiting for more information.

    I hope that it's not long for you to wait to get this information and then to understand potential next steps and what to expect.

    Whatever happens, we are always here for support on the forum if ever you need it.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator