Advise and support needed

[Leannboscarini575]

My dad was diagnosed in July 2020 with a 7cm mass on the neck and body of his pancreas. Non operable due to It invading his aorta, He has been given a timescale of 3months to a year Depending on treatment. It is still classed as localised and hasn’t spread. Since his initial diagnosis which was 7 weeks ago we have been doing alternative therapies as we knew we were in for a wait for biopsies and consultations. He takes daily supplements, juices many times a day, distills all water that goes in his body, does coffee enemas and has CBD oil. He has been well, but now he has to make the decision if he wants Chemotherapy or not. I’m worried about all side effects and risks involved with having the Chemo. Anyone else have the same sort of diagnosis and how did you deal with Chemo? What are people experiences with the Chemo?

[PCUK Nurse Dianne]

Hi Leann,

Thanks for your post and welcome to this friendly forum. It is good that you have felt able to join and post on the forum, however sorry to hear of Dad's diagnosis. I am sure this must be an anxious and overwhelming time for you all.

You will find there is a friendly and supportive family here on the forum and i am sure over the next days you will have some responses and feedback. Of course you are also welcome to be in touch with us on the support line if this would be helpful for you and a safe place for any conversations.

Please find our details in the signatures below Leann.

Thinking of you all at this time and well done for all you are doing to support Dad.

With kind regards,

Dianne

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