Pancreatic Cancer, anyone have relatives who have gone through it?

[Wheels]

We flew my Grandma here from Mexico as she has been sick and lost a lot of weight recently and recently was getting a little Jaundiced. They did an ultra sound on her and didnt see anything so they thought it might be Stones, which were backing up bile causing the Jaundiced.

She had an MRI on Friday and they noticed some whiteness in the Pancreas and while we still dont know for sure, but its looking like Pancreatic Cancer. I know how low the survival rate is with this thing and all that. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone knows anyone who has gone through it. And maybe what to expect. Trying to prepare myself for this. This set of Grandparents are as close to me as parents. My Grandpa (her husband) died in 2002 of Liver Cancer, and I was a mess then. Just trying to prepare myself better this time.

 

[ehizzy3]

damn bro, sorry to hear. hope everything is alright

 

[MickZagger]

My grandpa had pancreatic cancer. The good thing is, its one of the most treatable cancers. However, like all cancer it can spread like a wildfire. If its detected early, its very treatable.

 

[Wheels]

damn bro, sorry to hear. hope everything is alright

thanks bro.

 

[Wheels]

My grandpa had pancreatic cancer. The good thing is, its one of the most treatable cancers. However, like all cancer it can spread like a wildfire. If its detected early, its very treatable.

Thats the catch though right? "If detected early". I read up some about it at work and read something like only a 20% survival rate, cause most of the time the symptoms of pancreatic cancer arent seen/felt until its too late. Sorry just the eternal pessimist with this. Thank you for the info.

 

[Ed O]

I had a coworker (he was 40-ish years old) who had a lingering back/neck pain, and after a while it was determined that it was sympathetic pain from pancreatic cancer.

He was gone a few months later.

I hope that your grandma beats the odds, man, and I'm sorry you all have to go through it

Ed O.

 

[Wheels]

wow thats scary how fast things can go downhill when things are finally found!

Thanks for the kind words Ed.

All I can hope at this point is that its somehow not that.

 

[Ed O]

All I can hope at this point is that its somehow not that.

I hope so, too. Regardless of what it is, she's lucky to have family that will be with her as she battles through it all.

Ed O.

 

[Wheels]

true that right there. We may be stealing all of Maris' Jobs.. but us Mexicans sure are tight knit familes

 

[Denny Crane]

Sorry to hear it, Wheels. I hope they caught it early.

 

[Wheels]

thanks Denny. Taking her in to get a Cat Scan(sp?) in the morning. Hopefully dont have to wait too long for results.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Sorry to hear that, Wheels. I'm glad that your family is in a position to be with her and take care of her, regardless of the outcome.

 

[illmatic99]

Steve Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but it was detected early, and the tumor was successfully excised.

Hope the same with your grandmother. Better yet, hope it's not even cancer at all. Good luck with the CT scan.

 

[maxiep]

Whatever you do, don't give up hope and tell her to keep fighting. One's attitude and willingness to battle plays a large role in recovery. My sister's cousin was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma. She received an experimental treatment and was given a 4% chance of survival. Nine months later, she's cancer free. Throughout it all, she kept a positive attitude.

Best wishes to your grandmother.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I will keep her in my prayers.

 

[Wheels]

Thank you all for the kind and encouraging words. Sorry I dont have cool big words to thank all of you. But it does mean a lot

 

[THE HCP]

Damn brother, sorry for this. Lost my grandfather a couple years back to cancer. My family's prayers are with you and yours.

 

[MrJayremmie]

I'm sorry. Lets hope that its not the cancer, but if it is, hang in there. Family is what will get all of you through this, especially her.

I'll be praying, Wheels.

The Chili Peppers seem irrelevant.

 

[Wheels]

Damn brother, sorry for this. Lost my grandfather a couple years back to cancer. My family's prayers are with you and yours.

Thanks Paisano. I remember going through this with my Grandfather and how quickly things went downhill. And from what I've read, Pancreatic Cancer is even more grim. Can only hope it was either caught early, or something else entirely. This waiting game is the worst part. I went to Wal Mart and bought a hundred bucks of Yard Supplies yesterday just to come home and keep busy.

I'm sorry. Lets hope that its not the cancer, but if it is, hang in there. Family is what will get all of you through this, especially her.

I'll be praying, Wheels.

The Chili Peppers seem irrelevant.

Thanks man, and def Family gets you through this. I really learned last time without Family and those close to you, you really have nothing. Very thankful that I have that. And to those who also have it, please dont ever forget it, or not cherish it. Also as corny as it sounds even then RHCP arent irrelevant. Some of my lowest times and highest points in my life I can recall the Chili's playing in the background. In a life and world full of so much change, things that are constant can really help you keep your sanity.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

I can offer no medical opinion, just the usual "chin up".

ditto on the prayers

 

[tlongII]

Sorry to hear this Wheels. I hope everything works out okay. My brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of weeks ago so I know what you're going through. He will be having surgery to have his prostate removed on July 7th. They caught it early so his chances are very good. Still, it lessens your quality of life unfortunately.

 

[Wheels]

Sorry to hear this Wheels. I hope everything works out okay. My brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of weeks ago so I know what you're going through. He will be having surgery to have his prostate removed on July 7th. They caught it early so his chances are very good. Still, it lessens your quality of life unfortunately.

very sorry to hear about what your family is going through. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sad to hear quality of life will be diminished, but still very glad to hear that his chances are good. Hang in there too amigo.

 

[crandc]

Best of luck. My cat Celia had pancreatic cancer, unfortunately it was discovered late since there were no symptoms until it was pretty far gone, and she was an old (18) kitty, so we had to send her to kitty heaven. Hope your grandma does better!

 

[MARIS61]

You are so fortunate your Grandmother is still with you. You still have time to talk and kid around and share stories.

Some people get hit by a bus or have some other fatal mishap early in life.

Count your blessings and make the most of them.

When people get on in years, company/companionship is what they crave. I have always found people older than myself to be more interesting to talk to, as they have lived in a time I can only vaguely imagine from their retelling of it.

My Grandmother was born in 1903 and lived to be 97.

I once asked her what was the most personally important scientific advancement in her lifetime, expecting it would be the telephone, automobile or something like that.

Without hesitation she said with great satisfaction "indoor plumbing"!

 

[Wheels]

thanks?