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Pamela thread 6 - Bile Duct Cancer, Continued

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WilsonMilson · 23/07/2023 09:26

Hi all

It’s Kerr here, I wanted to post a quick update as I’m conscious Pamela hasn’t been on for a few days and the thread seems to have reached its limit.

Pamela hasn’t been feeling so good over the last few days - on a positive note, her bloods seem to have stabilised and, all being well, she might be ok for chemo round 2 in the next couple of days. She had a blood transfusion yesterday which, we hope, will also boost her energy levels. On the downside, her jaundice has returned, the bilirubin levels are increasing significantly. The CT scan at the beginning of the week showed no new blockages and our Consultant thought that some early necrosis of the tumour after the last chemo might be contributing, but nobody really knows what’s causing it. Further discussion to take place tomorrow. Seeing the jaundice is one of the worst parts of this, it’s so clear and obvious when it’s happening yet there’s nothing we can do to alleviate it.

Just wanted to let you know the latest. Please, please keep praying for her - she’s my everything, my world, and every thought and prayer is deeply appreciated.

Kerr

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ohyouknowwhatshername · 23/07/2023 11:33

Thank you for taking the time to update us Kerr. Pamela and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤️ Sending you all love and strength.

mommybear1 · 23/07/2023 11:35

Sending lots of prayers, love and strength to you all ❤️

Rockschooldropout · 23/07/2023 11:35

Thank you for updating us Kerr - Pamela is in my thoughts daily x Hoping she can continue her chemo and that the jaundice improves

Littlemissprosecco · 23/07/2023 11:36

Sending 💕💕💐💐

isthatmyage · 23/07/2023 11:39

Thank you Kerr..sending much love, thoughts and prayers xxx

ticktock19 · 23/07/2023 11:41

I can only echo everyone else, in that you are all in my thoughts daily and I so hope for positive news and continuation of treatment for Pamela. Much love and best wishes to you all xx

Toothiepegg · 23/07/2023 11:41

Sending love as always, Isabella x

Jumbojade · 23/07/2023 11:55

Thank you Kerr, for taking the time to update us. You, Pamela and Jacob are very much in my thoughts daily. Hope you get positive news tomorrow. x

LesLavandes · 23/07/2023 11:56

☘️🌺❤️

Icouldabeenalawyer · 23/07/2023 11:57

Thank you Kerr. Haven't stopped thinking about Pamela & you all. As always, sending love ❤️

CatkinToadflax · 23/07/2023 12:03

Thank you so much for taking the time to update us, Kerr. Sending much love to you all from me and Pup on the English south coast x

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HippyChickMama · 23/07/2023 12:10

Thank you for updating at what must be a very stressful time for you all. I am thinking of you all and crossing my fingers that chemo can continue soon 💕

RedDoughnut · 23/07/2023 12:11

Thank you Kerr for taking the time to update us.

So many of us are pulling for Pamela.
Please spend a few minutes if you can to read her all our good wishes.
Hopefully some better news in a day or so

With love x

Lostatsea10 · 23/07/2023 12:17

Thank you for your update Kerr, love to you, Jacob and of course dear Pamela. I shall keep you all in my prayers.

Munchyseeds2 · 23/07/2023 12:19

Thank you so much for the update
Still thinking of you all
Sending l❤️ and prayers for some positive news this week
Take care of yourself as well xx

Pegsmum · 23/07/2023 12:19

Thank you Kerr for taking the time to update, I think of Pamela and your family all the time.
I’m so sorry she’s not been good over the last few days, I have everything crossed she’ll be able to continue her chemo this week.
Please pass on my love and support and tell her I am holding her in faith, hope and love. X

neilyoungismyhero · 23/07/2023 12:23

Thanks for updating. I too come on and have a look every day but appreciate she probably isn't up to posting regularly. Sending love and best wishes and strength to you all.

LakeTiticaca · 23/07/2023 12:24

Thankyou Kerr for updating us. Heaps of love and good wishes coming your way. Stay strong ❤❤❤

Jusmakingit · 23/07/2023 12:24

Thank you for the update - followed from the start and thinking about Pamela and your family everyday ❤️❤️

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 23/07/2023 12:25

Kerr, thank you for updating us.
I am keeping you all in my daily thoughts, Pamela is one tough lady.
I hope chemo 2 will happen soon.
Sending love and best wishes to you all.

HawdMeBack · 23/07/2023 12:28

Been thinking of you all every day. Wishing you all strength, peace and love x

Mydoghealsmyheart · 23/07/2023 12:28

gettingolderbutcooler · 23/07/2023 10:14

Thank you Kerr.
We all appreciate you filling us in- a bunch of strangers on the internet. Don't worry about updating us- you've got enough on your plate.

But we are all lurking here - and in our homes all over the world- quietly thinking of you and Pamela and Jacob and sending our love.

Because you don't feel like strangers to us anymore.
Xx

My sentiments exactly and thank you for expressing them so well.

To Pamela and Kerr, I will be praying for you both today. Your family is in my thoughts each day. X

Cornishclio · 23/07/2023 12:29

Thank you so much for the update Kerr. I have been checking and thinking of your dear wife Pamela. So sorry this is happening to your family and I do hope chemo round 2 can go ahead this week. Hopefully the jaundice starts to clear too. Take care both of you and our thoughts are with you.

thegreylady · 23/07/2023 12:36

Sending love and prayers x

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loulouljh · 23/07/2023 12:36

So glad to have an update. Please tell Pamela the team are routing for her and you all. I hope the chemo can happen and the jaundice gets knocked back into shape again.

I have no idea if the same but for newborns with jaundice, sitting in the sunlight helps. Appreciate there is no much sun at the minute but sitting or lying by a window may be beneficial....

x

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