Pancreatic Cancer UK

Lupoo Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing but pleased that she was content in the hospice and enjoyed banter. Hospices are marvellous. Good too that you enjoyed time together. All cancers are horrible but PC is particularly nasty. Like you I hope the future brings a better understanding of the di...

Hi Linda Yes the family breakfast was great fun. I am downsizing my possessions just now so I took along four teddy bears for them. The girls were delighted. How are you getting on today? Are you thinking of visiting your friend? My husband was much the same with visitors and we generally didn't say...

HI CurlyLittleMiss I am sorry that you are another daughter with a Mum with a PC diagnosis but I think you will find support here. I have read a lot about how relatives feel when their loved one decides that they do not wish treatment. You are approaching this very well and I am sure that you are do...

Hi Linda The friend who stood me up is a chap! I am a member of a Rotary Club and know him through that. But there was a bonus in that to make up he invited me yesterday to a family breakfast at his home with his wife and. 11 year old daughters. You asked how soon I went out in company again. In the...

I am sorry to read this. To have so much chemotherapy and to remain so cheerful is wonderful. She is an inspiration for those with this awful disease which as you say can progress so quickly at times. My warmest thoughts to all her family and friends.

Linda I remember going back to the hospice to thank them. Very difficult but I did it. It's not for everyone but my way of coping has been to have a plan for the following day. Often it's simple such as planning a shop or going somewhere for a coffee or meeting a friend or just getting my household ...

Linda, just wanted to add support to you. There are some very wise people here who have posted already. I think you feel as many of us do at this stage and think of recent difficult times as well as thinking about how much our loved ones would have enjoyed the Spring, the flowers and so on. I think ...

I'm sorry to hear your news and I'm pleased the end was peaceful.
Catherine

Hello PW. I read back over your story and remember now that you had BUPA care. I know from experience that as a wife it is difficult to cope. I'm surprised that the oncologist's secretary actually commented on results as from our experience anyone other than the oncologist would decline to say anyth...

So pleased Steve enjoyed a bit of food and has settled. Also I know it's such a weight taken from you and you can enjoy being together in the care of others. Are pink coffins available? Sounds as if Steve is content.

Hi PW I'm sorry to hear of the issue of conflicting news. Your husband has done well so far as have you. Like others posting here I am strong but there were some very scary moments. I have no complaints about the NHS but interpretation of scans is complex and we felt confused a couple of times. Hope...

Good news Sheena. You are right. You will be able to be a wife not a carer. And hospice staff do a magnificent job. Peaceful thoughts to you both.

Thinking of you and can empathise exactly with what is happening now. My husband became very jaundiced at the end because his liver was not functioning. Keeping you both in my thoughts and hope that Steve is admitted to the hospice and sleeps away peacefully. Warm thoughts surround you.

Just to say I'm thinking of you both. It's a hard road to travel and I can understand that with pain things can be tough. Take care of yourself too.

This sort of news is very disappointing. From my husband's experience I think that chemo complications can be worse at times than the disease itself. Take time to enjoy being with your Mum and I'm sure the nurses and doctors will get her pain free and comfortable.
Catherine