After a couple of weeks of disturbed sleep through abdominal discomfort I awoke bright yellow on my 62 nd birthday on Aug 23rd 2019 . I got a next day GP appointment for the next day and was told to get myself to casualty straight away . I was admitted to an assesment ward and on to male surgical . I was released 3 weeks later after all the tests/ scans etc with a diagnosis of cancer head of pancreas which had blocked my bile duct causing the jaundice which was treated effectively with a stent .
I have now had 2 lots of chemo (Folfirinox) out of a planned 12 . I am on the usual medications ie Zoomorph and Oromorph as needed , Metoclopramide ,Creons etc and I seem to be coping quite well both physically and mentally though I do get all the common side effects . I am staying busy , putting my affairs in order . I have re-done my will , arranged my own funeral and chosen and met the celebrant for the service which will be as happy an occasion as possible......I did have some fun when I walked into the funeral directors and told them I would like to arrange a funeral ,he sympathetically asked me who is the deceased and you should have seen his face when I replied "me" !
.I have tried to get as much admin done as possible to save my beloved the pain of doing it when the time comes and the dogs are not at all sympathetic to my illness and demand their walks which is also good for me once I have dragged myself off the couch.
I am not in denial about the inevitable final outcome of this illness but try hard to ignore it as much as possible and to carry on regardless aided by my wonderful supportive lady and family .
I am so pleased to have found this group which is full of inspiring people and invaluable help and advice along with being able to share with others in the same situation .
Thankyou once again for having me. Pete.
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