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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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catsandkid · 23/07/2023 20:04

So glad to hear an update - thank you Kerr. It must be unimaginably hard for you all and I'm so pleased to hear chemo 2 may be on the cards soon. Give Pamela our best wishes x

HormonalHetty · 23/07/2023 20:10

So pleased to read an update. Thanks so much for letting us know Kerr. I have been thinking about you all daily and check for updates morning, noon and night!!

Sending positive, fighting, healing vibes Pamela's way.

In my prayers x

OnTheRunWithMannyMontana · 23/07/2023 20:12

Thank you so much Kerr for taking the time to give us an update. Us bunch must be the last thing on your mind right now so it's really very appreciated.

As always Pamela, you, Jacob and family and friends are in my mind and in my heart.

Much much love ❤️❤️

YukoandHiro · 23/07/2023 20:20

Thank you Kerr for updating us and sorry to hear it's been a rough few days. You are both in my thoughts. Best of luck for the next round of chemo

Pompatrol · 23/07/2023 20:21

You’re all in my thoughts. Thank you for updating and really hoping the next round of chemo can go ahead. X

DinnaeFashYersel · 23/07/2023 20:25

Thank you for updating us Kerr.

Love to Pamela. X

Devgov · 23/07/2023 20:29

Thanks for your update Kerr. Hope Pamela is able to have chemo round 2 in the coming week and starts to feel more comfortable.
Sending love and strength to all of you
Lynda x ❤️

BlackLambAndGreyFalcon · 23/07/2023 20:38

Thanks for the update Kerr. I haven't posted before, but I've followed Pamela's threads since the beginning and I'm holding you, Pamela and Jacob in my prayers.

99redballoons123 · 23/07/2023 20:42

Sending love and strength. You've all been in my thoughts x

Radiodread · 23/07/2023 20:43

Really hope you take something from this thread Kerr and Pamela.. bit weird, bunch of anonymous strangers but lots of us are thinking of you right now. Cancer is an utter bitch and nothing prepares you for the physical side of things, it’s so brutal . Sending loads of good wishes.

Lethalinformation · 23/07/2023 20:47

❤️❤️❤️

Lira715 · 23/07/2023 20:48

Thinking of you and your family Pamela sending lots of love and healing prayers ❤️

William1992 · 23/07/2023 21:02

Thank you so much Kerr for the update about your lovely Pamela - I hope she is doing much better this evening and building herself up ready for chemo round 2. Life is just so unfair at times isn’t it and it always seems to be the ones
who least deserve it that are affected. I hope with all my heart that things improve for you both very soon. With much love to you Pamela and your son xx

Fuckitydoodah · 23/07/2023 21:04

Thank you so much for the update. Pamela has been in my thoughts. I really hope the second lot of chemo can go ahead soon.

Sending you all so much love and hope ❤️

Donotfeedthebirds · 23/07/2023 21:06

Sending love , light and positive thoughts to all of you x

fancyfrogs · 23/07/2023 21:13

Thank you for the update Kerr, I've been thinking about you all a lot these past few days. Sending lots of love to you all xx

IMustDoMoreExercise · 23/07/2023 21:27

Praying for Pamela and your family.

❤❤❤

supersop60 · 23/07/2023 21:40

Thinking of you.

OhDoh · 23/07/2023 21:45

Thank you so much for an update Kerr. Been checking daily. Thinking of you all and praying for Pamela. Hope you both get to see Jacob soon. Xx

Bathtimebubble · 23/07/2023 21:58

Wow, you wrote in such a similar way, just goes to show how close you are 💕 all the best x

Mouselemur · 23/07/2023 22:02

Been thinking of you all everyday, and really appreciate you taking the time to update. I can only begin to imagine how difficult this is.
keeping everything crossed that there is an improvement in the symptoms and the treatment works. xx

EarringsandLipstick · 23/07/2023 22:07

Thank you so much for the update.

Pamela has touched so many of us, and a

Joeylove88 · 23/07/2023 22:07

Sending love, strength and healing vibes 🙏

EarringsandLipstick · 23/07/2023 22:08

EarringsandLipstick · 23/07/2023 22:07

Thank you so much for the update.

Pamela has touched so many of us, and a

So many of us are thinking of her all the time.

I'm very sorry to hear how tough things are, but glad that there's still the positive prospect of further chemo.

I hope Jacob is there too, and continue to think of you all. 💐

notawittyname1954 · 23/07/2023 22:20

Thank you so much for keeping in touch. Pamela and your family has been in all our thoughts. Hope the next chemo goes ahead and they can help with the jaundice. Sending love to you all x

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