Pancreatic cancer and me

[spacein_vader]

The last 24 hours have been very rocky. Came to A&E at 10 last night (Halloween is a bad time to be in ED,) as my temp hit 39.8. A course of antibiotics to fight off an infection later I was sent home at 4am.

At 10am they called. They've spotted a pulmonary embolism (blood clot) on my lung, can I come back in. Still waiting for treatment on that but shouldn't be admitted.

[MrRockliffe]

The last 24 hours have been very rocky. Came to A&E at 10 last night (Halloween is a bad time to be in ED,) as my temp hit 39.8. A course of antibiotics to fight off an infection later I was sent home at 4am.

At 10am they called. They've spotted a pulmonary embolism (blood clot) on my lung, can I come back in. Still waiting for treatment on that but shouldn't be admitted.

Blooming heck

How are you coping mentally with it all?

[spacein_vader]

Blooming heck

How are you coping mentally with it all?

Not well, just rolling with the punches. I can see what people mean when they say they get tired of fighting (I'm not there yet) as days like this are exhausting.

The treatment for the clot is 28 daily injections that I have to do myself into my stomach. It's about as fun as it sounds.

Really could do with positive news today.

[sammyc]

Everyone here will be thinking of you & the HEXUS virtual kettle is on, all the v best for today

[cheesemp]

I really hope you have better few days. Thinking of you.

[MrRockliffe]

Not well, just rolling with the punches. I can see what people mean when they say they get tired of fighting (I'm not there yet) as days like this are exhausting.

The treatment for the clot is 28 daily injections that I have to do myself into my stomach. It's about as fun as it sounds.

Really could do with positive news today.

I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like

But it sounds like you’re fighting hard, even if it doesn’t feel like you are at times.


We’re all rooting for you, and we’re all here for you


My contact details are in my signature - reach out whenever :-)

[Saracen999]

Not well, just rolling with the punches. I can see what people mean when they say they get tired of fighting (I'm not there yet) as days like this are exhausting.

The treatment for the clot is 28 daily injections that I have to do myself into my stomach. It's about as fun as it sounds.

Really could do with positive news today.

On that last point, I don't think I'm being presumtuous when I say everyone here is hoping for exactly that, too.

As for the injections, well, I'll just quote what my wife said, which was "Oh, for pities sake, how much more does that poor guy have to cope with?"

That about nails it.

Best wishds for the meeting, spacein.

[Kovoet]

Well we are here when you want to chat. Get well soon and wouldn't wish that on anyone but you sound strong minded. Fingers crossed bud

[ik9000]

Mate I am so sorry to hear this, thinking of you all.

[AGTDenton]

What a rough couple of days, everything crossed for todays results!

Just saw the Centreparcs trip, so glad to read you were able to give it your all

[spacein_vader]

Results were that the tumour has neither grown nor shrunk. Based on that the average person in my position lives around 6 months from this point.

About the best news I could have hoped for. At least I get Christmas.

[neonplanet40]

As always, I'm not sure what to say. Because nothing I can say actually helps. But I am really delighted that you will get to spend Christmas with your family.

[Jonj1611]

Me too, enjoy Christmas and make it the best one ever!

[cptwhite_uk]

That's good news spacein_vader, with a bit of luck you might also see spring as well. Thinking of you, you have my WhatsApp, just message if you need too.

[jimbouk]

Silver linings Have a great one. I guess the care is setup to ensure people are at there best to enjoy Christmas at home.

[Saracen999]

Results were that the tumour has neither grown nor shrunk. Based on that the average person in my position lives around 6 months from this point.

About the best news I could have hoped for. At least I get Christmas.

From my experience, that is actually pretty good. Yeah, shrinkage would certainly be good, but "stable" is still a result. It may not be a gold medal, but it's a solid silver, and clipped the gold.

Bear in mind, averages are just that, and part of how averages are varied is strength of will. My father was, essentially, given a month to six weeks, and we finally lost him just over 5 YEARS later. I'm not saying to expect 5 years, just that those averages can cover a wide range of results, and stable is, well, stable.

Prepare for the worst by all means, but then, strive for the best. Carpe diem, spacein.

And I am very pleased to hear that outcome.