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Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others
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Horror is an appropriate description of this diagnosis. I too had liver Mets and was diagnosed Stage iv. Once I had a second opinion I chose to be determined to be one of the 12% that make it past 5 years. I also began to think tactically-cleaning out closets and drawers, getting work done at my house—things I don’t want to leave behind for others to plow through. After all-we will all leave this Earth one day so why not have it done??
I prayed for a doctor that was uniquely involved in pancreas AND liver cancer. That person has moved me from Stage IV to currently NED. The internet will scare you-it is indeed an ugly silent killer. But there are many survivor stories too. And don’t give up doing things you love! Play golf, work part time, take on volunteer roles. Whatever. But don’t give in to becoming a victim. The world needs you to be out there! God bless you…
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It's been great to have this community to see the wide range of experiences and hear the wisdom of the group in how to copy. I also began cleaning out my house, thinking that I didn't want to leave that task to my family members. They are busy. It's been great. My latest accomplishment was a dog cage that had been sitting in my basement for 10 years. I felt so much better when I found someone who works with rescue dogs and really was interested in the cage. I like my house better with less stuff in in. There has been the satisfaction of giving others things that are useful to them and that they will enjoy as well as the knowledge that my survivors will not be burdened with trying to figure out what to do with everything.
I have learned something from every story that people are willing to share and thankful for the likes, helpful, and hugs I have been receiving from this community.