Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 6 Location: WIGAN, LANCASHIRE UK
Cancer of the Pancreas Posted: 08-07-06 05:03am
Hi all!!!
My dad found out in april of this year
that he has terminal pancreatic cancer
with about 18 months to live, has anyone
any advice for him, and also myself and my
mum and sister on how best to deal with
it, he has never been ill really and this
as come as a big blow because hes only 59
and has worked all his life for his
retirement that he now wont enjoy!!!!
:lol:
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Spirit
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 387 Location: Canada
Posted: 08-07-06 07:43am
So sorry to hear this batgirl, I had a
friend....Well more like a coworker<
martin, with pancreatic cancer......We
were quite close for work mates...He too
was given 18 months....But alas his body
could only hold up for 3-4 months.
For daddy I suggest living every moment to
the fullest...All the rules are off...Run
up the visa, do everything you've always
wanted...But make sure all the other
details are taken care of...That is if he
is capable of doing this...No sense to
leave this to the family as this time will
be very difficult enough as it is.
For the rest of the family..........Enjoy
every moment, take pics to concrete the
memories, say everything you always wanted
to say, now!, live and
laugh..............And for goodness sake
everyone do not wait until retirement to
"do what you always wanted to do". Life
doesn't get better by itself, it needs a
little push.
Love and blessings your way :)
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prelude
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 77
Posted: 08-07-06 08:00am
Hey there !
Im so sorry to hear that. My
ex-girlfriends mother had pancreatic
cancer and unfortuneatly its no good
thing.
18months is only realistic if they are
recieving expensive treatment of some sort
on a daily basis. My ex-girlfriends
mother lived for exactly 18months, but in
most cases, is alot less.
I really suggest you be by your fathers
side everyday !!
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BATGIRL2K6
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 6 Location: WIGAN, LANCASHIRE UK
Pancreatic Cancer Posted: 08-07-06 08:38am
Thanks to the nice people who have replied
to my earlier messages!!! It was great to
hear from people who have been in contact
with people who had pancreatic cancer I
have taken on board what you have said
thanks again very much xx
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