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This and That and Talk - My Transplant
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My 76 year old wife was found with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in mid December 2021. She died 3 weeks later at home under the care of Hospice. Rita had only a slight stomach ache for a month before being found with Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer of the stomach ...
When talking of pancreas transplant, how early does a patient have to be told they have PC and are a candidate for a transplant ? Stage 1, 2, etc ???
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Hi @wakulla168, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Pancreatic cancer can spread undetected throughout the body quickly. My aunt's journey with pancreatic cancer was equally short. Just like your wife, there was not indication of cancer and 3 weeks later she was gone.
When pancreatic cancer is detected early, which can be hard, there are various treatments available. However, pancreas transplant is not a treatment option. This article explains:
- Are Pancreas Transplants An Option For Pancreatic Cancer Patients? https://seenamagowitzfoundation.org/pancreas-transplants/
Wakulla, I sense you are asking yourself if you or your wife's medical team could've done more. I doubt that you could've. Pancreatic cancer is really hard to detect. Please don't add guilt to the rollercoaster of emotions you may be feeling.
Losing a life-time partner is hard. You may wish to connect with others who get it in the Loss & Grief group. You're not alone.
- Loss & Grief support group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/loss-grief/