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Hi Rob and Carl My dad got his MacMillan nurse soon as he was diagnosed. She was a great support and was able to talk to him about his wishes and was make lots of invaluable suggestions. She also was able to pull strings to get him back to my parents local hospital. I have just been catching up with...

Dear Steve
I have just read your last update. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the New Year.
Thank you again for your advice and support you gave me at the start of the year
Jane

Sorry Sandra, I don't get on the site as much now. I was sorry to read the very sad news about Trevor. I am glad his funeral went well. You were all very brave being able to read at his funeral. I was in bits at my dad's funeral though my teenage daughter read a poem. We had a celebrant for my dad's...

Dear Leila,
I rarely come onto the site now so I have just read your sad news. I was so sorry to hear about your Dad.
It does get easier Leila, though I still miss my dad loads.
You are in my thoughts
Jane x

Hi everyone, With great sadness I have to tell you that my lovely dad died last Tuesday after a bravely fought battle. Luckily he was peaceful and he did not appear to suffer any pain. Fortunately I have been able to take long term sick leave so I was able to support my parents during this difficult...

Thank you all again for your encouragement, support and Leila for your suggestions
Jane

Although the operation to fit the stent in his stomach was successful and Dad is no longer vomiting when he eats. My dad is struggling to eat as he has no appetite and not drinking. My brother who saw him today said Dad seems really down, he wonders if he has given up. Our Dad is fiercely independen...

Sara,
So sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time,
Jane

Thank you all again for your support. After dad had his stent replaced in November his jaundice has decreased but unfortunately he has more pain. Initially he was put on codeine but now he is on morphine (slow release tablets and liquid) and paracetamol. He had been put on steroids to help increase ...

Thank you Steve,
Dad has had to start taking the 10,000 Creons as he struggles to swallow the 40,000.

Thinking about you at this very sad time x

Hi it has been so long since I posted. Dad completed 6 cycles of Gemcitabine and his last scan his tumour has remained stable. Unfortunately Dad's jaundice returned and after having a few infections he was admitted to hospital again and a scan revealed his stent (metal uncovered) was blocked. The co...

You are all in my thoughts
Take care of yourself too
Jane

What a relief for you both Fifi. I hope everything works out. Well done for your persistence
Jane x

Hi Rob and Carl Thank you for sharing you story with us. I am pleased it is going well and I am hoping my dad will be as fortunate as Karl. Also thank you for being such a good support with sound advice to others on the forum. I will miss reading your comments and I will read Carl blog All the best ...