Pancreatic cancer recurrence: Anyone else?

Hi @hopeful33250

It’s been a month and I am completely recovered from the procedure to open my duodenum that was constricted with the maglignancy. The stent is working well and I am back to eating most everything with no problems.

I am feeling so good so far, except that I have noticed I tire more easily. I am having no symptoms and I’m back to doing all of my normal activities.

I lost a little over 20 lbs when I was having digestive problems because of the stricture, and although I am eating much more these days, I am not gaining any of the weight back.

The hospice nurse is coming in once a week and so far all my vitals are fine.

I’m not sure what to expect. I’m sleeping well and the only thing they’ve put me on is a daily dose of Miralax so I won’t have another blockage like I had after being released from the hospital. I still don’t understand that since I was on clear liquids for almost 2 weeks.

I thank God for all the good days I am having and the ability to get “all my ducks in a row.” So my kids won’t have so much to do when I pass.

You will be in our prayers. I'm 9 1/2 years out from original diagnosis and whipple, had a reoccurrence in 2015 and a possible reoccurrence in 2018 (had 2 failed biopsys) so was radiated just to be safe. At this point I'm cancer free, there is hope.

Hello @sadiegrace,

I am truly sorry that there are no more treatment options available for you. I'm glad that you are feeling good now and that you are at peace with your decision to enter hospice care. It is a decision that many of us will have to make at one time or the other and I appreciate the grace and peace you have about this transition.

Wishing you peace. Hospice is very helpful at keeping their patients comfortable. Please post as you continue your journey,

Hi Teresa, just wanted to update you on my journey of my transition to hospice.

It’s been two months, and praise the Lord, I am feeling great. No distressing symptoms, no digestive problems. The stent is doing it’s job and I’m back to eating pretty much what I want to. My weight has stabilized, not gaining but not losing either. I was pretty tired after being in the hospital for the stricture, but now my energy has returned. The nurse comes once a week and all my vital signs have been excellent. I thought it would be a gradual slope, but she says it’s more like you feel alright until you don’t.

I thank God for the good days He’s given me, and pray I’ll be just as thankful for the not so good days to come.

In the meantime, I’m tying up loose ends.
Planned and paid for my funeral, updated my will, and have been enjoying seeing family and friends who live far away.

So many people don’t have the chance to say “goodbye” and I am blessed that I do.

Oh, @sadiegrace, what an encouraging, upbeat report! I'm so glad that you updated me on your progress.

You have chosen to see the good in the life that you are living now and that is a wonderful testimony. I have a feeling that you have lived your life with a positive attitude and with faith.

If you don't mind sharing more, what do you think has brought about this appreciation for all aspects of life? Your experience might be encouraging to all of us!

I’ve been walking with the Lord for 42 years and He’s seen me through the good times and the not so good.

When I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, He told me “You’re OK, I’ve got your back.” I knew it didn’t mean I was healed, just that whatever happened I was going to be OK. Then He gave me a peace I never knew before and He took away all fear. I could look at this as another phase in my life, “walking through the valley of death” with Jesus at my side.

That was in 2014. Even though the doctors at Duke said I probably wouldn’t make it to Christmas, the Lord in His Grace and mercy gave me 7 good years.

Now, once again the I find myself in that valley, but the sun is shining, and my hand is in His and I am at peace.

I can appreciate each and every day and not fear the future. If we can bring glory to God in our life, then why can’t we in our death?

I’ve been walking with the Lord for 42 years and He’s seen me through the good times and the not so good.

When I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, He told me “You’re OK, I’ve got your back.” I knew it didn’t mean I was healed, just that whatever happened I was going to be OK. Then He gave me a peace I never knew before and He took away all fear. I could look at this as another phase in my life, “walking through the valley of death” with Jesus at my side.

That was in 2014. Even though the doctors at Duke said I probably wouldn’t make it to Christmas, the Lord in His Grace and mercy gave me 7 good years.

Now, once again the I find myself in that valley, but the sun is shining, and my hand is in His and I am at peace.

I can appreciate each and every day and not fear the future. If we can bring glory to God in our life, then why can’t we in our death?

Hi I'm wondering if you could share your treatments. Ive had a recurrence and now doing a drug trial to rev up immune system.I never heard in literature or on cancer connect, if anyone recovered from recurrences. Thank you for the new hope! Ive got mets in lungs, some ablations but now too many to ablate and too small. I got radiation to pancreas and will be scanned in two months. Thanks again!

Hi Teresa, just wanted to update you on my journey of my transition to hospice.

It’s been two months, and praise the Lord, I am feeling great. No distressing symptoms, no digestive problems. The stent is doing it’s job and I’m back to eating pretty much what I want to. My weight has stabilized, not gaining but not losing either. I was pretty tired after being in the hospital for the stricture, but now my energy has returned. The nurse comes once a week and all my vital signs have been excellent. I thought it would be a gradual slope, but she says it’s more like you feel alright until you don’t.

I thank God for the good days He’s given me, and pray I’ll be just as thankful for the not so good days to come.

In the meantime, I’m tying up loose ends.
Planned and paid for my funeral, updated my will, and have been enjoying seeing family and friends who live far away.

So many people don’t have the chance to say “goodbye” and I am blessed that I do.