pancreatic cancer

ppnichols
ppnichols Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Emotional Support #1
My husband was told he had pancreatic cancer stage 4 a little over a month ago. I am finding it very hard coping and still trying to be strong for him. Good days and bad. I'm trying to cope. We have a one and a two year old. How do you get the strength to keep going? All I seem to have is prayers to keep me going.

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  • pipwe1
    pipwe1 Member Posts: 53
    #2
    strength
    You will find the strength... its amazing how you do... Just take one day at a time.. come here often to vent and read what others have to say. I didn't find this site until after my partner had passed away and I wish i had found it earlier...

    My thoughts and prayers are with you

    wendy
  • mr steve
    mr steve Member Posts: 285
    #3
    ppnichols
    ppnichols,

    Please remember that as a caregiver you need to take care of yourself as well. The strength will come from inside. Come and talk anytime we are all in the same shape one way or another. My wife was dx in March 2008, we have a 18 and 13 year old boys. Prayers hope and humor will help us all.

    steve
  • grandmafay
    grandmafay Member Posts: 1,633 Member
    #4
    Prayers are Good
    As Mr. Steve says prayers and humor are very important. Also, we find the strength to deal with the cards that are dealt to us some how. Don't try to be too strong, though. Strength and a positive outlook can be overrated at times. It's ok to cry. It's ok to ask for help, and it's ok to be scared. We have all been there. And it's ok to vent. Come here and do that when you need it. Take care of yourself. My prayers will join yours. Fay
  • terato
    terato Member Posts: 375
    #5
    One of my surgeons was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
    My reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Ed Lack, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago and he is still practicing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery! Consider that your husband may also be one of the exceptions.

    Love and Courage!

    Rick

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