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Pancreatic Cancer Stage IV: I need support

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Feb 2, 2017 | Replies (30)

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@irvkay312

Well, it sounds good and may look good; but you note "you feel you've aged x years." That is a combination of what the cancer has taken away from your body, as well as adverse affects of the chemo, etc. What I believe you need in conjunction with saying the chemo looks good in dropping--is more rest. Ask your oncologist to go over your blood panels with you, so you can more fully understand it. I know in my case, the size and marker increased until I had a conference with our team. In doing that snack when eating, so excess burden on digestion is less. Rest more. Your trying to keep up with a 2 year old, fight a major battle and survive all at once. Did your team ever explain how eating a normal diet with cancer at your stage uses extra energy in the digestive process---I know I have to nap near an hour after meals. Yet, I'm sure our systems differ in many ways. Ensure and Boost are 2 excellent drinks used by many to help fight the loss of vitamins and minerals during the healing process. Hospitals and rehab centers also use it to restore what is often lost.

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It couldent hurt i have noticed i feel better when i eat less so i have been slowly adjusting my diet. I love coffee with milk and sugar and that cant be good. as far as slowing down i nap with the baby sometimes. And i sleep good at night. Im remodeling my basement juts to keep my mind and body working im afraid of falling into a big depressing hole.

@ut3cordova Alex: I just wanted to drop you a note to cheer you on. I'm so impressed with the way you are handling your health condition. Eating small meals is a great idea for all types of digestive problems (it is a tough road to follow at holiday meals or celebrations). Resting also gives your body the break that it needs to let the meds and healing take place. Since it is so easy to become consumed with health issues, I admire the way you are keeping yourself occupied with projects that are not health-related. Best wishes as you face your challenges "head-on."