Pancreatic and liver cancer

[WilsonMilson]

Diagnosed today. I can’t believe it. I thought I had gallstones. The liver tumour is already 7cm, I can’t even remember what the pancreatic one was, it’s on the head of the pancreas. They did more CT scans to see further spread but I don’t have those results yet.
I just am in a blur.
My pain has been getting really bad the last few days and I’m worried this is it. I will have a meeting probably next week to discuss the plan for treatment -if any.

I’m not ready. I’m 45. I have a son and a lovely husband. I have elderly parents.

I’ve gone into hyper organisation mode. It’s madness really, but tonight I bought birthday cards for my son, husband and mum for the next 4 years. I’ve been transferring money to different accounts to make it more accessible. I’ve emailed my son’s school, I’ve started writing to do lists.

My mum is flying in on Friday and will stay with me. I’m just so devastated and so sorry for my poor son and husband. I cannot believe this.

I commented on your other thread, OP, but didn’t want to read and run. I’m sure you’re reeling at the moment.

As I said, we have a friend who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and liver secondaries about 2 years ago. She’s still here and well. My husband meets her most mornings when she’s out running. Treatments have really advanced in this area.

I am so, so sorry. I just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you and sending love to you, Wilson.

No words op...just so sorry for you xx

I'm sorry to read this, I have first hand knowledge of pancreatic cancer.

In the paper today. Scientists have found a way to block the food source of pancreatic cancer in a new discovery - raising hopes of a breakthrough treatment for the deadly disease.

My MIL was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which was caught early enough that she could have the whipper procedure. This went well and after six-ish months of chemo, she went into recession.

I am wishing you the best, OP. Pancreatic cancer is absolutely rubbish and is such a sneaky disease.

Don't start Googling as you will just tie yourself up in knots. There is good support available via the Pancreatic Cancer UK forum (they have one specifically for those diagnosed, so you can talk with people directly in the same situation) and also the usual MacMillan.

Just wishing you all the best again. Pancreatic cancer is in a few different forms, and some ‘types’ are more treatable so I agree with the poster who said until you get a prognosis have some hope. I know that’s easy to say.

And if you need to stay up all night preparing - then do that. Go with what you need.

Hi everyone. This has all declined very quickly and I feel this is probably going to be my last message. I’ve had a great time over the years on mumsnet and want to say bye to you all and thank you. Please pray for strength for my boys.

Wilson I’m so sorry, thinking of you and your family 💐

@WilsonMilson thinking of you and your family x

Oh @WilsonMilson that's not great news at all. I wish you all the very best if this is your final journey. My dad was 12 days from diagnosis until he passed, our local hospice were brilliant at supporting the two of us, I moved in to look after him as he was on his own. He just got tireder every day and then stayed in bed other than getting up for the loo. Because we were in touch, the hospice brought his booking in appointment forward after a district nurse popped in and I asked her to go take a look as I was concerned he was in his final days. She agreed and phoned the hospice, they came the next day and agreed to admit him, he had 48 hours in there being looked after like a king and slipped away very peacefully, having waited for my brother to come back. We never saw a consultant, it was the GP who delivered the news following a CT scan. He wanted everyone to know he was ill and we had 2 very jolly afternoons whilst he was still well enough when all his dearest friends, neighbours and far away relations came to the house and spent time with him. Could you do something similar perhaps? I look back on those afternoons filled with love, laughter and happiness very fondly.

Again I wish you all the very best, I'm sure you know to leave nothing you want to say unsaid. xxx

@WilsonMilson I'm sorry things have deteriorated so very quickly for you. I'm praying for great peace and precious time with your children in the next few days.

Dear @WilsonMilson I'm so sorry to read this. Sending you and your family love and strength. Hold each other close. Love and peace to you ❤️

@WilsonMilson I was thinking about you last night from your other thread. We're here for you on Mumsnet however things go. Lots of loveX

Will be praying for you and your family. Sending a big squeeze x

I really hope this isn’t the last message @WilsonMilson sending you love, strength and above all peace ♥️

Big hugs to all your family and friends x

@WilsonMilson You and your family are in my thoughts. I don’t know the reasons for your last post but I will continue to hope that there’s treatment options available for you

I really hope this is not your last message on Mumsnet. You have lots of us wishing you well and hoping there is some treatment to buy you some more time.

I am so sorry. Thinking of you

Op you must be In terrible shock and despair at the moment. But please do come back and post if it could be of any support or comfort. Thinking of you and your family 💝

Oh my goodness this is so sad to read. Thoughts are with you and your Family 💚

How horribly unfair life is, you’re so young. I’m so sorry OP. Positive thoughts and love to you and all your family ❤️

Much love to you and your boys Wilson. If you need to just rant please come back here.

I’m so sorry. Thinking of you & your family 💐

I'm so very sorry