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Pancreatic cancer alternative treatment

Hi, I was wondering and if anyone can clarify that a Soursop can treat pancreatic cancer. I couldn't find any...

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Good Bye All

It's been a great ride, and good number of you will be deeply missed by me, but if you would like to stay...

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Time running out

Hospice came to see Mom yesterday. After talking to all of us and then going in to do a physical exam we...

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Hospice came to see Mom yesterday. After talking to all of us and then going in to do a physical exam we were told that Mom has about 2 weeks.

She has went down hill so quickly that it is completely unbelieveable. Every day that I see her it more drastic than the day before.

She has not eaten now in 4 days. Her last food was a butter pecan sundae that my sister got her on Saturday. Dad says that she is not wanting fluids now. Hospice has now prescribed her liquid pain medication. They have to give that to her in droppers.

It was very emotional yesterday with my dad and sister as we sat and went through all of Mom insurance policies to see what she had. Calling the funeral home to see if she had pre-planned any type of service.

My Dad is just heart broken because this is his soul mate. Him and Mom have known each other since they were 8 years old and have been married for almost 41 years now.

Hospice ordered her a hospital bed and it was delivered yesterday. They said that we she could be more propped up and not laying so flat.

I went in and had a talk with my Mom before I left. I told her that whenever she got ready to do that it was ok that we would be ok that we would take care of each other. I told her that Grandpa and my Aunt were waiting for her. I asked her if she heard me and she said yes. I told her that we were not going to be mad because we loved her. She laid her hand on my cheek and said she loved me too. She smiled a little and then closed her eyes and went back to sleep.

As I write this I cry. Not only for the loss that I know is coming but also because I rejoice in the fact she is aware that she is going to a better place of no more pain or sickness.

My tears are endless. My heart is breaking. No one can replace my Mom but I will also know that she will always be with me.View Thread

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Mother diagnosed terminal

In Feb. 2008 my mother became ill and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At the time of diagnosis she...

Posted by Heart_Broken

In Feb. 2008 my mother became ill and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At the time of diagnosis she was stage 2. My mother was 60 years old at the time. She is now 62 years old.

In June 2008 she under went Whipple surgery and was in the hospital for 3 weeks. After recovery she went into radiation treatments for 35 treatments and then chemo for 6 months. Mom was in remission for about 1 year. When retesting every 3 months her CA-19-9 started to increase.

Mom kept telling the family that her cancer had returned but I guess we wanted to not hear what she was saying because according to her numbers she was in remission and not in the danger zone of reoccurance. In April 2010 her numbers had went up to 52. In June 2010 the oncologist re ran the test and it was 238. He ordered a PET scan. Not only were her numbers going up but she had jaundice, kidney failure, and a brain aneurysm.

The PET scan revealed that the bed of the pancrease, small bowel, and liver were now affected by the cancer. The cancer was and is spreading.

I at that time asked the oncologist how long she had. He said 6 weeks to 6 months. This is depending on how she is willing to deal with this.

We are now 4 weeks since this new diagnosis and mom is failing quickly. Hospice has been called in. We are living one day at a time. My sister and dad are with my mom 24/7. I am there when I can due to my job but I have applied for FMLA. Mom has gotten to the point of her sugar is completely out of control and drop in the danger zone on a daily basis. She is starting to slur her words. She is becoming incontinet. She barely eats. Her memory is failing. She cant do simple tasks anymore.

My other issue is with Hospice. I have had to call and report her nurse who doesnt seem to care. She is very rude and short with everyone. We are now waiting for a response as to getting someone else to come in for her. We have requested more visits during the week which she only comes 1 day a week right now and you would think that we are putting her out by asking.

I run the range of crying, laughing, blaming, and hysterics daily. I know I am losing my mother daily and cant do a thing about it. I was going to the doctor visits with her and wanted them to do more. I wanted her to do more. But she had at this point resigned her self to the fact that this was her fate and she had made her peace with God. I have worked in a nursing home before and I have dealt with sick patients. But this is my mother and this is killing me. I am heart broken. What more can I do? What more can be done?

... The tears I cry are endless. I never cry when I am with her. I try to be strong for her. I try to do as much as I can when I am there. But I want to make her better. I dont want her to be sick. Call me selfish but I love her.

Is this wrong of me? Why do I know question faith? I have prayed and prayed and other times I ask why? I guess it is not for me to question but to some how find what the lesson is in this..............View Thread

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Lost Best Friend

This morning I lost my best friend to cancer... She was the most amazing woman that I've ever known and...

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O/T Something Completely Different

If you have an interest in anything of a 'Paranormal Nature'....you might want to check this out. ...

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Dealing with Friends with Recurrences

Hello everyone! Seems like lately at least half of all my survivor friends have had recurrences and...

Posted by pilgrimgirl66

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Have some questions..

Does anyone know why a person with brain cancer craves ice? And also do you know why they cant eat meat any...

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Hey Dave...

I got a new program for the computer...being a hunter, you might be interested (other probably...

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Feel Free to Ask Questions

Anyone needing support or having questions, don't hesitate to ask. We're here for support and friendship....

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How to Stay Positive

When dealing with cancer treatment, how do or did you stay positive? Depression is common when dealing...

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We're Back!

Okay all, I'm tired of waiting... We're BACK! I'm going to email those that I know the addresses on, but...

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