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HERE I am 2 years later. Mom had a good run. About 3 1/2 months ago the chemo quit working. She his lived 2 years longer than expected. She is back in bed all the time again. Throws up daily constantly feels constipated. Is very unsteady on her feet is very confused. During her good stretch she moved to her house she had purchased years before to retire in. So now she is 600 miles away. I am scrambling to get there but have to try to wait for school vacation. She keeps telling me she just has a bug. I work in emergency health services I know better. But if denial brings her peace. Don't want her to suffer. I know she doesn't have everything in place. Her bf is in denial and doesn't want to address these topics. The plan on paper is I will stay 10 days but I have everything I need to stay for the duration as it appears she is declining very quickly.
March 28, 2017 - 10:55pmI am scared and want to leave NOW but don't want to upset her and need to try to minimize school absences for kids
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Update on my mom. I got her weight up. The first 2 rounds of chemo didn't do much but she made it thru them because I kept feeding her anything that tasted good to her. That was steak lobst3r scallops and tons of butter. I got her edibles to manage the naseau and appetite. She ihas a much better quality of life now. The outcome is delayed but she has quality time for now.
March 20, 2015 - 3:28pmThis Comment
I'm so sorry about your dear mom.
I know the feeling. Watching a loved one suffer can feel frustrating. Though there are things we cannot do there are things we can do.
Your presence. Hearing your voice. Feeling your hand. Just being there next to her.
Read to her. The newspaper. A book. Poetry. The Bible.
Watch TV with her. A good movie. Have some music on low.
Sit next to her when she needs to rest. She'll find comfort in opening her eyes and you being there with a smile.
That's what we did for my dad. See my post below.
All the best to you all. May God's peace settle within and over you. Php 4:6,7.
With much sincere love, ms E ♥
February 14, 2015 - 9:52amThis Comment
Dearest fellow humans,
I too have lost a loved one because of this horrible disease. Pancreatic cancer.
My beloved dad was diagnosed in dec 2011. They found shadows in his liver. Metastasis. He chose no treatments and 3 1/2 weeks later he fell asleep in death.
Looking back...
A tickling feeling (as dad described it) in his lower stomach, heartburn. Adult diabetes. Possible symptoms of the allready growing cancer in his pancrea ?? I don't know. Maybe.
In May 2011 dad went in to the hospital. Heavy breathing. Lack of oxygen. Because dad suffered from a heart condition the focus became that. But maybe the cancer too was beginning to affect him.
He was up out of bed 3 days before he died. Next day and the last 2 days he didn't get up any longer, slept a lot. Didn't respond much. Surrounded by friends and family talking with him and each other. Holding his hand, touching his face. We are certain he could hear us and was comforted. Laying on a special airmattress that helped him breath comfortably. Morphine last 2 days.
With family at his side he took a few deep breaths and peacefully fell asleep.
I'm planning to ask the hospital for his medical records. I want to share it with researchers so that others might get help with early detection.
In the meantime, life moves forward. For me, right now, dad and I can't talk because it's like he's on a trip and has no cellphone connection.
I take great comfort in that he's not suffering and that I have the hope of seeing him soon. Not in a distant place. Right here, on earth. Smiling, whistling, walking up and embracing me. A hope that he too expressed before he died.
This hope is, for me, absolute, because it's promised by our awesome Creator. The God who cannot lie.
Eccl 9:10. Acts 24:15. Psalm 37:29. Isa 33:24. Rev 21:4.
I pray God's peace settle over you and within you. (Php 4:6,7)
With sincere love, E ♥
December 23, 2014 - 11:50pmThis Comment
Dear Sister E,
Thank you for expressing yourself, I was very comforted by your words. In October 2014 lost a brother and close family friend in my congregation to PC. My dad had different symptoms than our friend had. (Friend:flu-like, vomiting, weight loss -Dad: back pain dr said was arthritis, itchy inside ears, develop into dry skin on face/ear then thru body as jaundice developed) After CT scan at the end of January we were told my dad has pancreatic mass, and just this week we found it spread to the liver. I will take your idea and also make sure our symptoms are shared with the doctors that originally treated him and those that diagnosed. When he had different symptoms than our friend, I discounted the fear of PC.
My dad knows the truth but has never made it his own. I am comforted that this isn't the end, just the end in this terrible world. Seeing how hard people fight to stay alive shows our true longing for life as we know it - to be on this earth. Playing golf, hiking, planting, being with family and friends. He starts chemo next week. We have not been told what his prognosis is. I'm suspecting that comes with the biopsy results next week. But after weeks of google searching all aspects of this, I was happy to come across your post :) Certainly the system is coming to an end, and the our strength and comforting words from friends will keep us built up (1 thess 4:18). Thank you for that and I look forward to meeting you and your dad one day!
February 14, 2015 - 9:04amThis Comment
I am 57 went to the Dr fir back pain in Jan 2017 , was given back strength if excerises . Saw dr again feb ran a Ct scan was told I have lesions on pancreas and liver , repeated scan in April lesions are now a mass that involves pancreas, liver, adrenaline glands and lymph nodes , biopsy done results stage 4 , have done 1 round of chemo , did throw up and had diarrhea, 10 lbs of wt loss . My ca-19 test results 6600 prior to chemo . Ca-19 results 3500 after 1 round of chemo and the use of cbd oil . My WBC are to low to do another chemo treatment, was given a 3 day supply of a injection that is to help increase WBC , will do labs on Monday , if WBC increased chemo Tuesday . If u have any questions feel free to email me [email protected]
July 15, 2017 - 6:47pmThis Comment
My dearest family ♥
So sorry you have to go through this.
My beloved dad was not baptized either but knew the truth about the condition of the dead and had expressed belief in the resurrection to the brother who studied with him.
My suggestion...no need to hold back. Water the prescious seed that has been planted. With joy and sincerity and balance talk about our bright future. "Walk" with him through fields and roads. Swim in oceans. Whatever he enjoys.
Surround him with love, smiles, hugs and laughter. Music he likes.
Jah's wisdom and peace be with you all.
It's gonna be - okay.
♥ E
February 14, 2015 - 9:20amThis Comment
Dearest 'E'
February 13, 2015 - 6:00pmThank-you for explaining the experiences that your dad went through and how you yourself handled the situation. I was so pleased when you used the phrase 'fell asleep in death'. I said to my sister nearby: this is one of our 'friends'. As I read on and saw the words about living on the earth and the wonderful scriptures I said 'it IS, it IS our dear sister! I pray you remain comforted with the trustworthy scriptures that we have complete faith in. May Jehovah bless your kind heart! I lost my mom last year around this time. She was not diagnosed with anything specific, but did have lower abdominal pain and had suddenly lost her mind 4 months before. She had to go into a care home. She could not swallow anything the last couple of days. She simply went into a coma about a day and a half before she slipped a away. I was so thankful that she went peacefully. I view it as a blessing. I was with her by myself when she went. It was very special as I felt such peace and safety. I prayed at that time and felt so secure, it is indescribable. I love our Creator for his mercy and help at the right time. May we all look forward to the time when we will see our dear ones again...and work together to restore this earth to paradise!
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:'-) That day I finally understood Php 4:6,7. It came down over and within me in layers. Jah's continued peace be with you my family. Love ♥ E
February 14, 2015 - 9:08amThis Comment
Thank-you dearest 'E' for your encouraging words. You explain things in a very loving and wonderful way. It is true what you explained about Phillipians 4:6,7. It truly was a peace that descended in layers and like an all-encompassing warm blanket. It was with me for days as I had to make arrangements by myself. Sometimes we are alone to handle things, but never is our Father far away. Never has he failed to strengthen me when I needed his comfort and direction. It is so nice to know others like yourself are all over this world and understanding what the hope is for the future and how our dear ones will enjoy life again. Our spiritual family is a beautiful gift. May your days be filled with joy and happiness! Hugs,
February 14, 2015 - 11:58amLaurie
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