Feeling frightened

[suzyma61]

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with pancretic cancer on February 14th. It has been a very frightening time for us. When he had his biospy he was really ill afterwards and caught an infection. The cancer has spread to his lung and part of his spine. The hospital have offered him a clinical trial via iv. It is continuous with just a weeks break.

Can I ask in people's experience,if they have had good shrinkage of tumour size and pain relief? I know everyone is an individual so just clinging on to hope at the moment.

Thanks Sue

[PCUK Nurse Jeni]

Hi Sue,

Welcome to the forums - a place where nobody wants to end up of course.

I am sure that you will get great support on this forum.

I am sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis Sue.

I have sent you an email.

Kind regards,

Jeni.

Jeni Jones

Pancreatic Cancer Specialist Nurse

Support Team

Pancreatic Cancer UK

email: nurse@pancreaticcancer.org.uk

support line: 0808 801 0707

[Veema]

So sorry to hear the diagnosis Sue, it must be a scary time. It's hard to comment on the outcomes of clinical trials as it's new territory. My husband's tumour shrunk with folfirinox, but it hadn't spread outside the pancreas at that time.

Your husband will be entitled to PIP payments if he's under 65 or attendance allowance if he's over 65. I would also apply for a blue badge. I would get a referral to the palliative care team if you haven't already as they are a godsend, liaising between all the medical professionals, sorting out pain relief and any equipment you might need in the future.

Keep us posted.

Vx