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Living with inoperable pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Sep 12, 2023 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
Thank you. I do thank "Creation" every morning and evening for giving me another dawn &/or dusk along with the OPPO [opportunity] to be of good heart and good deeds.
Eating well is turning out to be a major obstacle for me; just when we think we have a plan that is acceptable to my body, something seems to change, and it becomes a step-backward. A diet diary has been helping to identify potential triggers. For instance, I love kiwifruit, but come to discover that it acts as a laxative; so I have regretfully consigned it to the no-no list.
I have asked several other friends and family to pray for me, and I believe they are doing so. I have actually started praying again (lapsed Catholic here, with many problems accepting the mainstream faith).
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I too am a Catholic. However, some of the current stuff the "Church" gets into is a bit political & sometimes contradictory to its old teachings so I do wonder what is going on but I still believe in the basics of the Nicene Creed.
My cancer started out in the tail and exited somehow to the adrenal gland and lungs. I am blessed that some of the nodules are shrinking and will be getting another CT in September. I am on "palliative care" which I did not understand at first and assumed that I was being given up on until I read about the newer definition of palliative care. I have to say that I have not had bad issues with food/nutrition.
My oncologist did mention that I would be on some form of chemo for the rest of my life. What did your oncologist consider a complete course of of g-a? I will be getting my 36th tx this week. Why not try something else? I really want to get my doses adjusted since I am having more side effects, but I am almost afraid to change anything even though I am getting much more "winded" and less energy. Hopefully we can address this at our next appointment on 9/7.
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I have PC too. Also a Catholic. My faith has given me the strength to take each day as it comes. It’s that personal relationship I have with Him that is so important to me. Good luck with your daily struggles.