Colon Cancer to Pancreas (Devistated Daughter update)
I'm so very gratefull that you guys are here to talk to. No one around me really understands why I break down sometimes. I feel so lost right now and I don't know what to do anymore for her. I'm a person who tries to see the silver lining and who tries to see that everything happens for a reason, but I just can't see why on this one. And I can't find my silver lining anymore.
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So Sorry!
I am so sorry for what you and your mother are going through. I wish i had some anwsers, but I am not familiar with this issue either. My brother has recently been diagnosed with a "rare small cell" cancer that is attached to his prostate and has "fingers" spreading out to other organs. He is in horrible pain from the cancer pressing on his bladder. He is in a VA Hospital and gets constant care and more attention than I get from my Docs. He has started a monthly chemo and was set to start radiation when they found the cancer has spread to his liver. The radiation has been cancelled.
I would guess that the "strands" would be growths of cancer if I understand you correctly. The Pancreas can cause horrible pain. My daughter had a gallstone that slid into a pancreatic duct. She was taken to an ER in blinding pain, they did an emergency gallbladder removal and were able to lasso the gallstone from the duct.
I guess I have never been a person who has been able to look for the good in things, so I tend to be one of those "it is what it is " people which pisses off my daughter as she hates hearing that.
I know you are feeling so helpless as we do in these situations. Being there and helping your Mom through this journey are the important things to remember. Make sure that you take time for your needs also. Talk to people about your fears and concerns and don't be afraid to enjoy yourelf. This is what your Mom will want.
I guess you should see if stronger pain meds might be available? Don't be afraid to let the Docs know how things are going.
Sending you a ((((HUG))))!
Take Care,
Barb0 -
Thank youjararno said:So Sorry!
I am so sorry for what you and your mother are going through. I wish i had some anwsers, but I am not familiar with this issue either. My brother has recently been diagnosed with a "rare small cell" cancer that is attached to his prostate and has "fingers" spreading out to other organs. He is in horrible pain from the cancer pressing on his bladder. He is in a VA Hospital and gets constant care and more attention than I get from my Docs. He has started a monthly chemo and was set to start radiation when they found the cancer has spread to his liver. The radiation has been cancelled.
I would guess that the "strands" would be growths of cancer if I understand you correctly. The Pancreas can cause horrible pain. My daughter had a gallstone that slid into a pancreatic duct. She was taken to an ER in blinding pain, they did an emergency gallbladder removal and were able to lasso the gallstone from the duct.
I guess I have never been a person who has been able to look for the good in things, so I tend to be one of those "it is what it is " people which pisses off my daughter as she hates hearing that.
I know you are feeling so helpless as we do in these situations. Being there and helping your Mom through this journey are the important things to remember. Make sure that you take time for your needs also. Talk to people about your fears and concerns and don't be afraid to enjoy yourelf. This is what your Mom will want.
I guess you should see if stronger pain meds might be available? Don't be afraid to let the Docs know how things are going.
Sending you a ((((HUG))))!
Take Care,
Barb
Yes by "stands" i meant "fingers", that was infact the exact word the doctor used when talking about the cancer getting into the pancreas. I sincerely hope you and your brother get better. If i can get the phone number to the doctor i will call and ask him about the meds though, i didn't think to do that before, thank you. I started by joining this group when my mom's cancer was just in her colon and liver, but i might see if on the pancreatic group can give me more answers. Thank you guys so much for all the help and hugs.
Praying that everyone gets better
Mandy0 -
Thanks so much, i'll checkunknown said:This comment has been removed by the Moderator
Thanks so much, i'll check out that forum.0 -
so sorry about your mum
mandalynne
when I was in for my resection, I made friends with a guy with panceatic cancer. He had been in hospital for 5 months trying to get over the surgery. I came back and vistited him a few weeks after getting out, he was better and going home. I really hope your mum treatment works well and she can get some effective pain relief.
best wishes,
Pete0 -
Not so rare
Over the last 2 plus years, I have noticed a few with mets to the pancreas. Louann (LCarper2), Mike49, Mike (forgot his username), Patti (ittap), and others. To be very truthful, they were in a lot of discomfort from the pancreatic involvment and none made it.
In the search box above, type in pancreas and 9 pages of posts will come up in this forum alone.
I'm very sorry for your news.0 -
Thanksdianetavegia said:Not so rare
Over the last 2 plus years, I have noticed a few with mets to the pancreas. Louann (LCarper2), Mike49, Mike (forgot his username), Patti (ittap), and others. To be very truthful, they were in a lot of discomfort from the pancreatic involvment and none made it.
In the search box above, type in pancreas and 9 pages of posts will come up in this forum alone.
I'm very sorry for your news.
Thank you for the honesty, i thought as much. The doctor tried but didn't sound positive. Thank you again for responding.0 -
Hipete43lost_at_sea said:so sorry about your mum
mandalynne
when I was in for my resection, I made friends with a guy with panceatic cancer. He had been in hospital for 5 months trying to get over the surgery. I came back and vistited him a few weeks after getting out, he was better and going home. I really hope your mum treatment works well and she can get some effective pain relief.
best wishes,
Pete
Thank you Pete, I appreciate the information. I'm trying to stay positive. Best wishes to you too.
Mandalynne0 -
ThanksPatteee said:they need to get her better
they need to get her better on top of the pain. I would get on the horn to the oncologist and let him know it isn't going well and the pain is bad. Yes, there are stronger meds she can be on.
Thank you, i'll talk to her oncologist. Best wishes0
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