I am waiting to get on wait list for liver transplant. A long journey so far and some days are better than others for me. Many days I have wondered if I have the the strength to make it to finish line. No fox hole prayers here. I try my best to get and give the most love I can, and keep my eye on the prize. Hth

@rayb2024 Hi Ray and welcome to the Pancreatic Cancer support group on Mayo Connect. It is understandable that you feel in "panic mode and trying to keep it together." We have many members who have been treated for pancreatic cancer with good results. In this forum you will meet some of those members like @markymarkfl and @stageivsurvivor and many others.

As you are new to this forum, please share as you are comfortable doing so.
What tests led to your diagnosis? Were you having symptoms when this was discovered? Has your cancer been staged yet?

Hey Ray,

Wishing you luck. I started down this road in March of 2023. I can understand the panic completely - I'm still on the bumpy road right now. Let us know if there is anything we can try to answer for you that can help slow down the panic a little.

Ray,
I so feel your anxiety. 11/2021 I was diagnosed stage IV out of the blue. A few side aches sent me to the doctor.
I’m here and I am thriving! Am I on medical care? Yes. Am I still doing the things I love, yes-except not many big bold cabs!
Get to a pancreas center of excellence, get second opinions, then make a treatment choice. You can do this! And many good things are coming for even better treatments so we can begin looking at this as a chronic disease.
Be sure that your doctors order genetic testing and tumor testing upfront. This will help direct your treatments now and in the future. Lastly, stay healthy! Fresh air, good foods, some quiet time, and laughing!

Hi @rayb2024, what did you learn at the second opinion appointment? What treatment is suggested for you? How are you doing?