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I spent 3 days at Mayo this week and got good news and bad news. The good news: my kidney function was the highest it has been in the last 5 years. My GFR was up to 20. The bad news is that after 6 years of being cancer free, tests done this week indicate that my pancreatic cancer has returned. That ends any hope for a kidney transplant for at least 5 years. Waiting to hear the results of the biopsy so we can figure out how to attack this.
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I am so sorry, Marvin. I'll be praying for healing and guidance for the doctors. I can't imagine your frustration right now.
Blessing,
JoDee
@marvinjsturing I am so sorry for the bad news. We have a close friend who is dealing with pancreatic cancer now also. It's a tough road.
The team efforts at the major hospitals really help to give the patient confidence. That was what I loved about Mass General too. When you know that multiple doctors are involved you know you are not getting the opinion of just one doctor. I have read that Mayo is at the forefront in pancreatic cancer treatments so you are in good hands there. What I read last year was about some new ways of dealing with it. Since then I read that U Co is doing the same thing.
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Marvin. Keep us informed. I know being on a forum such as this really can make you feel like you know the other people and that leads to caring about them.
JK
Mayo called with the results of my biopsy. Pancreatic cancer has come back. Need to meet with a radiologist to set up a treatment plan.
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@marvinjsturing Oh, Marvin, how disappointing this news must be to hear, about the possible return of pancreatic cancer. What do you think the options are for treatment? How can we support you at this point?
Ginger