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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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peachypudding · 23/07/2023 16:48

Sending love and prayers.

Mummyoflittledragon · 23/07/2023 16:56

Thank you so much for updating us on how Pamela is going. I hope she finds some strength soon. You have all been in my thoughts. Such a wonderfully positive lady. ❤️

girlswillbegirls · 23/07/2023 17:02

Dear Kerr and Pamela, I have you in my thoughts every day, and will keep thinking of you. Always hope x

Twinsmummy1812 · 23/07/2023 17:22

God bless to you, Pamela and Jacob and the rest of your family. Thank you for updating us, I think of Pamela many times a day and I hope that you get good news and that Pamela turns a corner soon ❤️

FormerAcorns · 23/07/2023 17:29

I have followed all these threads and am delurking simply to say that I have been thinking of and praying for Pamela and all the family daily, and I will continue to do so. x x

VariantHela · 23/07/2023 17:29

Sending all my love ❤️

Ang69 · 23/07/2023 17:34

I haven't posted before but have been reading the threads and quietly praying for you and your family Pamela. I'm sure there are many, many more people who also don't post doing the same. I know there is a huge amount of people willing you on and I hope you continue to feel that love and support from strangers who in reality care for you as a friend. Thank you Kerr for updating, we are here for you all.

Blogswife · 23/07/2023 17:38

Thankyou for finding the time to post Kerr.
You, Pamela and your family are in my thoughts & prayers .
I’m sorry things are so tough and glad that there is some positivity
Keeping everything crossed that the next chemo can take place soon . ❤️

lucylulululu · 23/07/2023 17:40

Kerr thank you so much for taking the time to update us, please don't feel you owe us anything. We're all still here sending love and prayers even if neither of you can/feel up to updating anyone. Lovely words from you about Pamela, you can tell even just from the photos of you both just how much love there is. Her family is what brings light into the dark.

Pamela you are so strong, rarely do these things go 100% smoothly. There are going to be (and have already been) huge and small hurdles along the way, but you will get over them. Even if you have to go forwards and backwards a step, multiple times, you will get there. You are pushing through so bravely and have gone through so much, longer than I think I could have ever done, but you inspire me to be brave and to have clarity of mind through terribly tough experiences in life, through whatever may come to pass. And for that I want to personally thank you.

Sending all my love and best wishes, and crossing everything for the second round of chemo to happen ❤️

Georgiepud · 23/07/2023 17:40

That was considerate of you to send us an update on Pamela. Sunday is a day for prayers and I have said a few for Pamela. Monday is the start of a new week and I hope the team will come up with ideas to alleviate the jaundice.

lucylulululu · 23/07/2023 17:44

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

Beautifully written message, agree with every word ❤️

KeziaOAP · 23/07/2023 17:50

Kerr thank you for updating, fingers crossed for round 2 of chemo. Thinking of you all.

Showdogworkingdog · 23/07/2023 17:53

Thanks for letting us know, you have all been in my thoughts and prayers. I truly hope for better news for you all soon.

Fortheloveofgodwhy · 23/07/2023 17:55

Thank you for updating. Sending healing thoughts your way Pamela

9years · 23/07/2023 17:59

God bless and keep you💐

pnutter · 23/07/2023 17:59

Sending you all love and hugs

Sassypants82 · 23/07/2023 18:06

Been thinking of you all, visualising Pamela in healing light 🌻

siansattic · 23/07/2023 18:23

Thanks so much for the update. You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day.x

overitunderit · 23/07/2023 18:42

Hi Kerr, thank you for sharing this update. It's very generous of you to share an update here to keep us all updated when you owe us all nothing. We are thinking of you both, and Jacob too. You are going through such an ordeal yet you seem to cope with it all with dignity and gentle kindness. Sending love.

deltablue · 23/07/2023 18:51

Thank you, Kerr, and we are all still here praying for Pamela and for you, and your family. Keep fighting.

urghhh47 · 23/07/2023 19:07

much appreciate the update - i have continued to hold Pamela and all of you in my thoughts. Hang in there! 🌼🌷💐

Lostinplaces · 23/07/2023 19:18

sending so much love to you all, praying the next few days become easier for Pamela and chemo can go ahead

StampOnTheGround · 23/07/2023 19:47

Thank you Kerr, you're all in my thoughts constantly. I really hope Pamela can get round 2 of chemo very soon!

littlemissminor · 23/07/2023 19:47

Oh Kerr, thank you for taking the time to update us despite what you're going through.

Thinking of you all and wishing you all the luck in the world. Sending you so much strength and love. X

stiltonbriecheddar · 23/07/2023 19:49

Kerr, Thankyou for starting a new thread. Pamela has been on my mind all weekend.

Sending you all lots of love

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