Hello and thoughts

PamRav

Janjan

stress is a ****. For sure.  

Wishing you the best results ever tomorrow. 

PamRav

Janjan

What I meant to say it Stress is a female dog!!!  Lol

Censors, took me out   Hah

 

JanJan63

PamRav said:

Janjan

What I meant to say it Stress is a female dog!!!  Lol

Censors, took me out   Hah

 

Ha ha! And thank you!

Ha ha! And thank you!

darcher

  Seems cancer is not so

  Seems cancer is not so uncommon.  A friend of my wife's church group just got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  I think she's in her late 30's.   It must have been sudden since we were all at a picnic gathering around the end of May and she seemed fine.  I'm somewhat acquainted with her husband.  He's an engineer and a decent guy.  I can't imagine the rough time they're having.  I almost feel guilty that my situation is better than theirs.  Her chances of survival are rather bleak. Really sad.  We were all at this cabin thing back in late February when I got the call my dad passed and they were the only ones that came over and gave one on one condolences before we headed back to town. 

 JanJan, I hope and pray your results are good.  We all need that.

 I agree beaumontdave that this gives one hellava wake up call to a lot of things. I'm seeing how there are high and low points to this and unfortunately I think I put too much emphasis on single words the doctors say and they may not even be aware they're throwing me into a tizzy by saying 'probably' versus 'is'.   I need to step in and stop them and ask "what do you mean..."  Clarity vesus fear.      

Sandiabuddy, yeah, looking to the future is the better approach.  Being here, it's helpful because we're all in the same boat and have a much better understanding of our collective mindset.  We all "know" even though I know I am trying to duck dodge and avoid it.     

JanJan63

Thank you! I hope I can

Thank you! I hope I can continue the winning streak we've had on here for the past few weeks!

Yes, pancreatic is a tough one. That's what killed my mom. It was horrible. But like with our cancer it can be so different for everyone. Coincidentally, a relative of my aunt was down the hall in the same hospital dying of the same cancer at the same time. While my mom had suffered horribly and looked like a mummy because she couldn't eat for months and was almost incoherent from pain meds, he was out for dinner with his family five days before he died. And he died three days after her.

I've heard that pancreatic isn't as quick as it used to be but it's still almost impossible to beat. I feel bad for your friend and his family.

Jan

Annabelle41415

Scan

From reading your post it sounds like the scan was good news without spreading.  Radiation is a doable thing, it's tough on you and the body but you can handle it.  It would be best to call back the doctor and ask exactly what the scan read while you are more awake.  I've done chemo/radiation/chemo/surgery.  You can get through this.  If you did mention it, I've missed it, but did they stage you yet.  That can make a difference.  I'm glad you found this board.  We can always be so helpful here with such great people.

Kim

darcher

  I found out the name of the

  I found out the name of the second test they want to do which is an endoscopic ultrasound.  I talked a little more to the people in that department and they gave me some encouragement saying that usually if there is an urgency they will require this or any test be done quickly. 

 I never did get the call in 2 days that I was promised though.  I had to call them which stinks but oh well.  With me, there was no mention in the record of being  expeditious.  A plus, maybe. The earliest I could get in was July 13.  My first er visit was June 14th. I don't have anything to compare it to so maybe the time frame isn't so bad,  Come to think of it. I haven't been assigned a stage or given any papers that say cancer.  I was told cancerous tumor but it's not in print. They said the reason for the second test is probably to get a more detailed look at things. I still haven't gotten to talk to anyone of real medical knowledge and to even get that bit of info took 35 minutes of being on hold.  

 Given all that's happened, I haven't been prescribed anything.  I'll take that as a positive sign that they don't think I need anything at this point.  Drinking prune juice since I've been constipated the last several days.  What joy! LOL.

JanJan, did you hear anything today?

Tunadog

I had a Rectal Ultrasound..

Two biopsy which could not verify cancer, went to the most respected Colorectal Surgeon in the area and he did it explained about the 5 layers in my rectum and said the gaps were either from the previous biopsy or Cancer. He took a sample and it came back positive. The Rectal Ultrasound was painless and we reviewed the results immediately. It might be the same procedure you are talking about.

After Radiation and Chemo he did the surgery. He was a great surgeon and very funny.

Best of Luck to you.

darcher

Thanks.  I'm going to call

Thanks.  I'm going to call them tomorrow and this time demand to speak to someone with credentials to dig a little more for the reasons of this second test.