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Hi. I’m the caregiver for my husband who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We were told he doesn’t qualify for surgery due to where the mass is located and wrap around his spleen. His best chance was for him to go to extensive chemo. He started his first chemo but left loosing 20+ lbs in just weeks. The nausea dint help. He has not eating for over 7 days. He ended in the hospital for IV to hydrate him. We are back home. He is eating a little, but suffer with stomach pain and very low energy. Is this normal? How soon will he start feeling better? It’s been 10 days. Any feedback will help. I feel hopeless .
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@jenkins Weight loss generally happens and it may go on for 2 to 3 months but if you read the posts here, many regain their weight in time. My husband lost 8 - 10 kgs post-surgery and in the first months of chemotherapy. It was probably in the 3rd month after start of chemo that he started putting back on weight.
If your husband does not feel like eating, that is the tough part. Look for protein drinks and shakes - there are fruit protein drinks and shakes that you can make with oat milk (regular milk may cause nausea). Also check with oncologist, what else can help with the nausea - onco may need to test out which drugs works best to stop the nausea for your husband.
I have been looking after my husband since Dec 2023; I know how hard it is for you. You are his support so you need to stay strong.