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Pamela - Bile Duct Cancer (last thread pancreatic and liver)

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WilsonMilson · 30/06/2023 18:19

Hi everyone, I’ve created a new thread as I am overwhelmed to see that the last one is full. You have all filled me up with your hope and encouragement. I’m keeping going as long as I possibly can!!

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Orangebadger · 05/07/2023 21:13

You really are Wonder Woman! I am in awe and so happy you are here in London. Have a good rest Pamela xx

Jomummy1013 · 05/07/2023 21:16

Good luck Pamela. You are a brave lady ❤️💕

Kam610 · 05/07/2023 21:18

Well done to you for making it to London. It must have taken all of your energy. I hope you get a comfy bed and a good night of rest.

I keep coming back to check for updates multiple times a day. I think of you often and have such admiration for how strong you are.

I hope your treatment starts ASAP and things start to improve for you.

Sending you and your family all my love.

FAFO · 05/07/2023 21:26

Welcome back to London. I'm so glad you got here.

I was at that Prince series of gigs. I wonder if we were at the same ones! I was lucky enough to be at the one where Elton made a surprise appearance.

Hopefully lots more fun things in London for you again soon. Xx

legosunqueen · 05/07/2023 21:27

Fantastic news Pamela, well done 💙 hope Jacob & your mum can join you very soon xx

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 05/07/2023 21:29

I cannot express how thrilled I am to read your update! Well done for summoning up your courage and strength to achieve this - you are amazing. I hope you have a far, far more comfortable night than you have done recently, and that you see huge, powerful wheels starting to turn tomorrow, powering the machine that is your new treatment plan.

Sleep well, lovely lady xx

Cactusali · 05/07/2023 21:29

Marvellous news. I’m in awe of your strength and bravery. I Googled your prof and he looks both kind and competent (a bit of a stretch from a photo but hey-ho) also has all the expertise you need. Three things not offered by the medics you’ve seen so far. You remain in my thoughts and prayers every day. Alison in York

Homebird62 · 05/07/2023 21:38

What a trooper ! Pamela you are such an amazing, inspirational lady. Get as much rest as you can so you are as ready as you can be for the surgery. Will be thinking of you and hoping all goes well on Friday 🙏

RedDoughnut · 05/07/2023 21:43

We can offer your family a place to stay. Not in London but we have a direct train fairly close and fairly quickly.

We can offer you our very best wishes that thing take a turn for the better as soon as possible.

tiktokoclock · 05/07/2023 21:46

You are amazing, crossing everything for you for Friday. Love to you, Kerr, Jacob and your mum x

CarteBlanch · 05/07/2023 21:50

I shouted out loud "bloody well done!" when I saw your update saying you're on the plane. DC looked at me like I'd lost the plot. I'm just so, so happy you decided to come to London.

Lots of us londoners here rooting for you Pamela. If there's anything any of us can do then please, just ask.

I'll be looking out for your thread #3 and praying my socks off for you tonight ❤️

Ihaveaskedyouthrice · 05/07/2023 21:52

I've just come across your thread and have read both. I'm so incredibly sorry for how you've been treated, I'm genuinely stunned!! We're in the Republic of Ireland and my brother unfortunately was also diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma at the end of last year. He was admitted to hospital at the first sign of jaundice and was there for 2 weeks, received diagnosis, had his stent installed and started chemo before he left hospital. The outlook isn't great but at least he's pain free and being well looked after while he has chemo.
I wish you the very best of luck in London, you've been so incredibly brave to get there.

Pegsmum · 05/07/2023 21:54

Well done Pamela, I hope you really can feel the support and love of strangers x

Magnoliainbloom · 05/07/2023 21:57

Pamela - sending you, Jacob and Kerr (what a beautiful family) much strength. I live nearby to Harley St and have a car. Very happy to help with anything any of you may need.

Joeylove88 · 05/07/2023 21:57

Yes yes and YES! You have absolutely got this! I hope you get some good rest tonight ready for the proper help and care that you deserve 🙏 I feel the power of kindness and love shown by everyone in this thread is spurring you on to keep fighting so let's keep this going for you warrior woman x

Szboox · 05/07/2023 21:57

Yes! You are unbelievable Pamela!! Am thinking and praying for you x

Purplepeoniesdroppingpetals · 05/07/2023 22:08

You are completely marvellous. Thinking of you and your whole family. Wishing you strength and love

ThatSunCreamSmell · 05/07/2023 22:16

I'm so pleased you managed to get the plane!! Thanks for updating us and good luck xx

memyselfi · 05/07/2023 22:35

It must have felt like such a gargantuan effort, you're an absolute warrior.
Fellow Norn Iron gal here praying for you x

Mojo777 · 05/07/2023 22:36

Well done for making the journey, Pamela. I hope you manage to get some rest. Good wishes go with you my lovely. xo

uncomfortablydumb53 · 05/07/2023 22:40

You've done it!!! You are truly amazing! Yesterday you couldn't imagine getting on a plane to London Today, you gathered all your strength and did it
Much love Pamela, Judith in Wiltshire

Theloosegoose · 05/07/2023 22:42

Just wanted to wish you a peaceful night tonight my lovely lady. I hope you manage to rest tonight and I hope they keep the pain meds topped up. Good night xx

LesLavandes · 05/07/2023 22:44

You will really be looked after now. I hope you have a good rest and got decent pain relief. X🌺

WilsonMilson · 05/07/2023 22:50

Very quick one as I’m completely and utterly exhausted and sore. I cannot believe the treatment here, it is a whole universe away from anything I’ve ever experienced.

I have had 20+ bloods taken, one they don’t like that was immediate (lactic acid?) so I got 2 bags of fluids on a drip immediately one after another. Have 2 cannulas. Have had 3 Ct scans, an ECG. I’ve had swarms of very lovely nurses attend to my absolute every single need, and a lovely doctor see me.

Doctor says that depending on the CT scan (I know, more radiation- last of my worries) results, they want to stent me TOMORROW.

Kerr is staying tonight instead of our friend’s house (she popped in so kindly so see me, although I wasn’t much up for it) and they will bring a bed for him into my private room - en suite with temple spa toiletries no less. He doesn’t want to leave me.

So one way or another, stent tomorrow. They say by hook or by crook they will do me right if they possibly can.
I’m so thankful to be with people who actually care about my life, it’s the sort of visceral relief that makes you want to actually almost scream with gratitude. Look - it might be limited what can be done, but at least they want to help me.

Need painkillers now as it’s been a very long day. Going to get Kerr to help me into my pyjamas and sleep, hopefully. Have spoken to Jacob and my mum. They are just relieved I’m here and being cared for.

I’ll quickly start a new thread!

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JustLurkingAway · 05/07/2023 22:52

Oh I'm so happy you're finally getting looked after properly!

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