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!