My oncologist appointment yesterday went fine. She believes the pancreatic cancer has been back for 6-8 months with no pain or other symptoms until it caused the duodenum stricture. I am in stage 3 kidney failure and my kidneys probably couldn’t take the stress of any aggressive treatment, ie major surgery such as a whipple which I refused 7 years ago.
The 2 procedures I had to open the duodenum threw me into stage 4 with creative level at 2.34.
So we decided now would be a good time to call in Hospice to oversee care.
I am at peace with that decision. And at this time I am feeling good.