anyone here live in TN with pancreatic cancer? Would love to talk............

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer, with spread to 8 lymph nodes. I also had Whipple surgery with msv reconstruction in Feb 2021. I started chemo (folfirinox for 6 months - 12 treatments, one every 2 weeks) from April-Sept 2021. After this, bloodwork and CT scans every 3 months. I am still here, with a few differences in my life - I have to take Creon (a digestive enzyme) when I snack or eat, require insulin to control my blood sugars and have some neuropathy, primarily in my hands and feet. I will admit none of this has been a piece of cake, but in my opinion is a small price to pay to still be here with my family. We lost my mother-in-law to pancreatic cancer in 2000 within 4 months of diagnosis, but she was not eligible for surgery and refused treatment. Needless to say, when I was diagnosed my family panicked. I think this has been tougher in my family because they can only watch and try to help. I felt like I was fighting the whole time I was going through surgery, recovery, and chemo. I had physical struggles then. The mental struggle became more real when that was all done - now what? Wait and see what each scan shows? Is the cancer back? Has it spread somewhere else? I had to work hard to turn the scans into a positive proactive thing - we will catch things early enough to resume treatment. I still get some anxiety between scan and results, but I try to only think positively. At this point, it has been 2 yrs since my diagnosis, I have regained about 15 pounds, generally feel ok, but my tumour markers have been climbing. Scans show nothing yet. Dr has been very cautious with any potential issue - I have had one biopsy (negative) and am scheduled for more testing this week. Hopefully it too is good. Your husband can handle whatever comes - he needs you to stay strong for him - try to think positive thoughts, be supportive, let him rest if he is tired, etc. You can do this! Best wishes to you both.