Comment from: Helen, 45-54 Female (Caregiver)Published: March 02
My husband of 30 years is alive and very well today after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis at the age of 37. We were told at the time he would not see his 38th birthday. He is now 55 years old. At the time of his diagnosis, only one surgeon was willing to help us as all our other avenues told us it was too late. After surgery, my husband elected not to have any chemo or any other radiation therapy. He battled for 12 months in recovery and slowly but surely he regained enough strength to go back to work full-time, very rarely having a sick day off. We were given a 1% chance of having anymore children and now have a grand 16-year-old boy. He has remained cancer-free to this day. When he is asked why he thinks he survived, he says, "It's all in the mind."
Comment from: toni, 65-74 Female (Caregiver)Published: February 14
My dad is 74 and has started treatment on January 4, 2011. He has had 3 treatments of gemzar and now has had a port put in and gets 5FU injected to him 5 days a week along with radiation every day as well. This treatment is supposed to last 5 weeks. He is doing ok but he only weighs 106 lbs. still has stomach pains and nausea, but with meds can get a handle on it. We don't think he will be strong enough for surgery, he has COPD and I am wondering if anyone knows.
Comment from: Texas, 45-54 Female (Caregiver)Published: December 09
My husband of 22 years was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and went through bypass surgery, chemo and radiation. He was only given six months but lived 18 months. He tried so hard, but the cancer was overpowering. I am praying for anyone diagnosed with this disease. It's so hard on the patient and the family. We had four children and our youngest was only 2 at the time. May God bless anyone and their family suffering with this disease.
Comment from: Linda, 55-64 Male (Caregiver)Published: August 05
My husband has neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. In April of this year he had a 6 1/2 pound tumor removed from his abdomen, along with 1/2 of stomach, 2/3 of pancreas, spleen, left adrenal gland and it was a miraculous surgery. However, each of those parts contained pancreatic cancer and it has spread to the spinal column and liver. He has been getting chemo and had radiation. He is doing so much better and last week he golfed 18 holes of golf twice. We are amazed; however, he continues chemo and will have another CT scan this month. He is 64. We are not in this battle alone and most likely the chemo will continue. We won't give up hope though.
Comment from: dbent, 55-64 Female (Patient)Published: August 19
I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March of 2006. I went to the Mayo Clinic and had the Whipple procedure on March 28, 2006. I returned home for three months for recovery. Then I returned to Mayo for three months of radiation and chemotherapy. As of last June 2009, my CT scan showed no new cancer cells, and the doctors have considered me in remission. I thank the Lord and Mayo Clinic every day of my life.
Comment from: day by day, 25-34 Female (Patient)Published: August 11
I am a 31-year-old female diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in May 2008, then chronic pancreatitis in June 2010, and finally pancreatic cancer in December 2010. My problems started from heavy alcohol use after my gallbladder was removed. Unfortunately, my doctor didn't explain the importance of stopping drinking after first being diagnosed with pancreatitis, so the continued use led to where I am today -- in constant pain and withering away. If you have any problems with your pancreas at all, it would be wise to stop all your unhealthy habits ASAP and keep praying! God's the only one who can really heal you!
Comment from: aplawa, 35-44 Female (Patient)Published: May 02
I am 36 years old, and I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September of 2010. I had my spleen and three-fourths of my pancreas removed six months ago. As of a few days ago, I am still cancer-free. The only problem I have now is diabetes, which I am struggling to get under control. My prayers go out to everyone dealing with this.
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My husband of 30 years is alive and very well today after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis at the age of 37. We were told at the time he would not see his 38th birthday. He is now 55 years old. At the time of his diagnosis, only one surgeon was willing to help us as all our other avenues told us it was too late. After surgery, my husband elected not to have any chemo or any other radiation therapy. He battled for 12 months in recovery and slowly but surely he regained enough strength to go back to work full-time, very rarely having a sick day off. We were given a 1% chance of having anymore children and now have a grand 16-year-old boy. He has remained cancer-free to this day. When he is asked why he thinks he survived, he says, "It's all in the mind."
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