Dad Declined Treatment

It's only been about 4 weeks since my dad's diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. So much has happened. Two weeks after his diagnosis he became so dehydrated that he was going into renal failure. He's since rec'd IV fluids, anti nausea meds and is gaining weight again. He was to have the Whipple performed with a by-pass for drainage 3 days ago, but has declined further treatment. He's 72, feeling strong at the moment and has reason to believe that the cancer is in the lymph nodes or matastised. I'm glad he has declined the Whipple. He will be stronger for longer without the sugery. I don't know if doctors are telling the whole story when they offer the Whipple as an option. From what I've read on-line it is only a temporary fix and the cancer most likely comes back. He is given 6 mons. and is in the care of an at-home hospice. He's sitting up, walking, eating, going for rides in the car and even eating out at resturaunts. I know that things can change so quickly. He also is so thin already, I know he doesn't have much room for loosing weight. I'm glad to have time with him feeling well, but am a little afraid of what's to come. God give me courage. Thanks for listening.

On 3/15/2008 TammyG wrote:

It's only been about 4 weeks since my dad's diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. So much has happened. Two weeks after his diagnosis he became so dehydrated that he was going into renal failure. He's since rec'd IV fluids, anti nausea meds and is gaining weight again. He was to have the Whipple performed with a by-pass for drainage 3 days ago, but has declined further treatment. He's 72, feeling strong at the moment and has reason to believe that the cancer is in the lymph nodes or matastised. I'm glad he has declined the Whipple. He will be stronger for longer without the sugery. I don't know if doctors are telling the whole story when they offer the Whipple as an option. From what I've read on-line it is only a temporary fix and the cancer most likely comes back. He is given 6 mons. and is in the care of an at-home hospice. He's sitting up, walking, eating, going for rides in the car and even eating out at resturaunts. I know that things can change so quickly. He also is so thin already, I know he doesn't have much room for loosing weight. I'm glad to have time with him feeling well, but am a little afraid of what's to come. God give me courage. Thanks for listening.

dont dwell too much on the 6 months, my husband was 3 - 6 in Oct 2006, he had chemo which we had to stop after 7 weeks. For weight loss get ENSHAKE  it is wonderful, weight gain over a stone, he is really well and enjoying life.he has 2 enshake daily plus small meals and chocolate..have faith in god and dont be afraid to seek out alternative hands on healing...we did and 18mths on we still enjoy a good quality of life..good luck...another supplement i found recommended on this site is protiplus, specific to pancreatic sufferers..it replaces muscle waste...have requested it from my GP and am picking it up on monday..as he regains weight his confidence is restored...good luck

On 3/15/2008 TammyG wrote:

It's only been about 4 weeks since my dad's diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. So much has happened. Two weeks after his diagnosis he became so dehydrated that he was going into renal failure. He's since rec'd IV fluids, anti nausea meds and is gaining weight again. He was to have the Whipple performed with a by-pass for drainage 3 days ago, but has declined further treatment. He's 72, feeling strong at the moment and has reason to believe that the cancer is in the lymph nodes or matastised. I'm glad he has declined the Whipple. He will be stronger for longer without the sugery. I don't know if doctors are telling the whole story when they offer the Whipple as an option. From what I've read on-line it is only a temporary fix and the cancer most likely comes back. He is given 6 mons. and is in the care of an at-home hospice. He's sitting up, walking, eating, going for rides in the car and even eating out at resturaunts. I know that things can change so quickly. He also is so thin already, I know he doesn't have much room for loosing weight. I'm glad to have time with him feeling well, but am a little afraid of what's to come. God give me courage. Thanks for listening.

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you, my mom has just went through the whipple procedure and is now getting ready to see about chemo., I don't think she will go through with it. The surgery was too much and the doctor says the chemo will be much more intense. At 73 she is tired and hopes to enjoy a little of what she has left.  Myself I don't know what to do or give any advice of what to do? All of this is confusing and frustrating. who knows what to do next?