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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
by Slewis7313- 5 replies
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I am a Facebook friend with Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in the States and today they posted a recent 1 hour webinar by an American specialist. It is amazingly informative and well worth sitting down for an hour to watch on Youtube. There are some differences in how they do things across the water, but the lady broaches on many aspects of what we regularly discuss, including Abraxane (which she refers to as Paclitaxel) Some of the information relates to very specific survival times, which are not easy reading, but overall worth a read. Steve X
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Redemption penalty for paying mortgage off
by Annie14- 0 replies
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Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had been in a position whereby they paid off their mortgage following their diagnosis and wether or not you had to pay the redemption charge for paying the mortgage early or did they waive it given the circumstances. I was just hoping to get an idea of if it is possible before we phone mortgage company. Thanks.x
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Roger Lloyd Pack dies of PC
by J_T- 1 reply
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25762006 very sad. Another lost opportunity though.
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Travel Insurance scam
by LindaH- 7 replies
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Hi, Well bless my soul, they - Travel Insurance Thieves - are certainly trying to steal my money..... My hubby and I would like to travel to New York for 4 days for my 60th birthday....count them....4 days that's all....best quote to date £2764 Fantastic. The flippin' hotel & flight cost less than that for the two of us. Crazy. Have I got leprosy NO....but you would jolly well think I had, because I am being treated like a Leper. There is one company who gave me a quote of high hundreds and were actually very apologetic about it being so high, but as for the rest, they are discriminating me at a time when I am at a low ebb and vulnerable (I'm not, I'm ac…
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Dad Just Diagnosed 1 2
by Tina1975- 26 replies
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Hi...this is the first time on the forum, although I have been reading the posts for the past few days. I am just really after some advice... My dad(64)has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but I am still unsure of alot of things really. It only started about two months ago, although for a few weeks before I noticed he started to look older and had lost weight, then I went on holiday...when I returned I could not believe his weight loss. He told me he had been for some tests, and that his diabetes had gone through the roof!! He has lost about two and half stones in the space of 4/5 weeks. Anyway he was then sent for scans, endoscopy and then ct scan, and t…
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An Evening with Suggs
by J_T- 2 replies
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Thinking of going next year. http://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/fundraise/special-events Here is a video of the highlights of this year's event. http://www.madness.co.uk/2013/08/02/an-evening-with-suggs-and-friends-for-pancreatic-cancer-uk/
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New U.S. trial starting?
by washingtonmike- 5 replies
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I've found only this scant information about a new trial using the common cold virus. Thought I would share it. Cheers, Mike http://www.nbc4i.com/story/24037701/trial-uses-common-cold-to-fight-pancreatic-cancer
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Kate emailed me this link. Sounding good! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/10463711/Cancer-gene-not-undruggable.html
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It had to be done so I did it
by LindaH- 8 replies
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I suppose it helps knowing the receptionist at the funeral directors so I knew I could ask about arranging my funeral and not come away completely confused. Actually he came to me and put me at ease straight away. In fact he laughed when I said "For goodness sake don't drop me as you're carrying me down the aisle". No-way am I being put in a box...brrr....shiver at the thought; no, I'm having a lovely Willow pink and white Casket and it looks really nice; plus I want to be cremated. The music into the chapel is going to be "Someday we'll be together" Diana Ross the Supremes & the Temptations followed by the hymn "The Day Thou Gavest Lord As Ended" then my daught…
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Trial at XX 1 2
by kwaitang- 29 replies
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My husband, Keith, has been selected to start clinical trials at xx hospital in xx. He was scheduled to start next Wednesday but we have since had a call to say that it has been delayed because the previous scan was not clear enough and thay needed to do naother one (his fifth). So now we wait yet again. The treatment will run alongside chemotherapy. The drug is called VANDETARINE ( don't know how to spell it) and apparently only 50% of patients are given this drug and the other 50% are given a placebo. The doctor says that they are not involved in the selection of who will recieve the drug and that they just monitor everything and report back to whoever. Has anyone he…
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Clinical trials
by Janeystu14- 8 replies
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What is available as found out today that the 3 mixed chemo I have been taking hasn't worked
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I thought you'd changed the page to just show the list of forums - then I saw the link to view Active Topics! That page will be saved to favourites. Thanks, much better!
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Advice please
by janem- 3 replies
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My dad has just been told he has pancreatic cancer and has an appointment in 2 weeks at the specialist centre for an EUS and has been told that they might do a biopsy as well. I guess this will tell us how advanced the cancer is and if it is operable. Can anyone tell me how long on average it takes to get the results or if we will be told at the time.
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Waiting for Marathon news
by Thriae- 13 replies
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Hi all I'm beside myself today waiting to hear whether I have been successful in gaining a place in the Virgin London Marathon 2014 running for Pancreatic Cancer UK. The post probably will not come until after I've left for work, so just wanted to share my extreme excitement and anticipation. I know it's very difficult to gain a place but it means so much to me I will be ecstatic if I get it. My partner and I were both unsuccessful in the ballot, and he doesn't know I've applied for a charity place so I can't even tell him why I'm watching the letterbox like a nut case. If I'm back later with the news I'm wishing for then I will be delighted to share with you…
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Sent APPG Recording to my MP
by J_T- 2 replies
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I sent my MP, Tim Farron, this recording with a note to listen specifically from 24.50 mins with particular attention to the comments at about 25.38 re European directives which quite shocked me. This is the response I got: Dear Julia Thank you very much for your recent email with regard to the low level of funding for research into pancreatic cancer. I offer my deepest sympathy because I have endured similar grief, when my wife’s mum was taken by the same affliction at a similar age. I have contacted our expert MEP on this subject and received the following explanation: - “Before going into any of the specific details of the proposed Clinical Trials …
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I was on BBC Radio Lancashire Thursday
by LindaH- 6 replies
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I did a telephone interview at 8:15am *yawn* Thursday morning. By all accounts it came across quite well and I feel I got my point across, but there was so much more I could - and wanted - say. I'll post the link if anyone would like to listen. Just click on Listen Now. When the little screen comes up move your curser along the time line to 2 hours and approx. 21 minutes and then my piece will be on a couple of minutes later along with the lady from PCUK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01j32d4 Linda x
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How to email a member
by EmmaR- 1 reply
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Hello how do I get to email a member please EmmaR
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Anyone taken these?
by EmmaR- 5 replies
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Macmillan nurse recommended to my hubby,s Dr that he take these capsules they are called Gabapentin collected them from chemist now hubby don't want take them says already taking to many drugs ! nurse said they would help with the pain he is getting on left side of back and that the pancreas could be pressing on some nerves any advice please . Hope this is the right board for this question . EmmaR .
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Anyone heard how Steve is doing?
by LindaH- 1 reply
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I've seen a couple of pictures of him ....I think pre op....on Facebook and he looked so dapper in his surgery gown, hat and white stockings. I hope he's okay, as I'm sure he will be. Linda x
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Ways to help
by Thriae- 1 reply
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I just wanted to take an expressed thought from dad (recently diagnosed with stage IV PC) and ask if anyone has any ideas on it. Dad was recently discharged from hospital where his fellow ward mates were at various stages of different cancer. I know that dad was very moved by their plight, and since his diagnosis has expressed a desire to 'offer something back'. I have NO idea how he might fulfil this wish - especially as he himself is very poorly - but wondered if any of you have any ideas? I even wondered if dad could maybe contribute to the 'case study' section of the website or something like that. I'd welcome any suggestions that I could maybe pass on to h…
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One expensive mistake
by LindaH- 5 replies
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I think I wrote about a holiday Steve (hubby) and I hoped to take for my 60th birthday which was supposed to be in New York, then out of the blue I was informed I had DVT, so had to cancel the trip of a lifetime. Fortunately, all but £7 we have received every penny back from the cancelled trip so ....phew ! I was determined we would go somewhere after all 60 years is somewhat a milestone birthday, but why oh why didn't I listen to Steve? We decided to go to Euro Disney on the Euro Star train....fantastic journey, just 2 and a half hours from London straight into the resort....why can't Britain have a railway system like that? Anyway, I digress. We've been to Euro D…
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Dads Clinical Trail
by Ezobor- 0 replies
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My dad is currently part taking in a clinical trail for stage 4 advanced pancreas cancer with liver metastases. The drug that he's testing is called MM-398 with 5-Fluorouracil & Leucovorin. He's currently had two sessions and been so ill after both. His sessions are chemo for the 1st week of the month then follow up appointments every week and chemo every 3 weeks. The first week after his chemo he seems to be fine a little tired but copes ok. The the second week after his chemo he gets so ill, can't even keep fluids down or lift his head of the pillow, he has been admitted into hospital after both sessions as he get so dehydrated. It's been agonising as they dont un…
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60-years-old on Sunday.....
by LindaH- 9 replies
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I never thought I'd make it. Sat in my hospital bed December 4th 2012 having been told the news, 6cm inoperable tumour in your pancreas and literally......I kid you not, given until Christmas without treatment as the doctor on the ward said...quote: "You can have Chemo, if you think it's worth it!" Then walking away and leaving me with that thought, so here I am three months away from the next Christmas and facing a mega birthday.....I couldn't be happier to be 60 and if I reach 61, 62, 63 ....on and on, we'll see. Going away tomorrow for a week in France, Euro Disney. We were going to New York, but then it was announced that I had DVT, so we are Euro Star...ing to…
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Planning Chemo in Prep for Surgery 1 2 3
by InfoForMum- 74 replies
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ABOUT THIS THREAD - This thread starts the day before initial diagnosis (see this entry). Am changing the subject as things move on, so skip to the bottom if you want to see the post relevant to the current subject. If you want the full story it's here, but brace yourself because I'm not good at keeping things short! Hi all, My Mum is going for her post cat scan consult tomorrow. Quoting consultant "We won't be surprised to find it's something serious". She was also told symptoms were textbook for cancer, but still holding out hope that the initial ultrasound missed a low down gallstone and the "anomaly" seen in her Pancreas is nothing. Preparing, without think…
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Signed up last night for the Bupa Manchester 10K - done this before and it's a great event. This time running with my brother for PCUK on 18th May. My boys will run in the junior event the day before. Also signed up with my husband and 3 boys to do the Great Cycle in Manchester on June 29th - just doing the 13 miles but should be a good day with the kids and hopefully raising more money!