Questions

Hi Karen,

I am new to this site. My father was diagnosed
with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancrease
three weeks ago. He is 47. It is in his lymph
nodes, and his lungs. It is too far for surgery
or radiation. He is getting a pic line today, and will start chemo this week.

I am wondering how your how you and your family are doing, and if your husband continued with
the chemo. I know that your message was in april, so you probably know my next question.
Is he still alive? I know that sounds horrible, but I am trying to find out the
facts about this cancer. My mother, attempts to
not tell everything, trying to shelter us.

I appreciate your response. And am so sorry
for your family and husband.

Thanks

Sheila

Hi -
I'm relatively new to this website and message boards, but I posted my Mom's story under "Lost Battle" from a few days ago. When you state that your fathers' has spread to the lungs, I would just have you discuss with the doctors about a pulmonary embolus, which seems to be a complication of cancer, especially when in proximity to the lungs. My Mom didn't even have time to receive chemo or radiation because it was far advanced and was complicated by waking one morning in the hospital and the nurse saw her coloring and after full exam, she was found to have clots in her lungs. She was then placed on Coumadin - a blood thinner, which would prevent further clots from forming. Please discuss this with the doctor because I want your father to have a chance to have treatment and hopefully get to spend more time with his family. Research all the information you can because I would love to hear that your father is doing well in the months ahead. Best wishes.

Thanks for the heads up on the pulmonary embolus. I will definately relay that to my mom
after looking it up on the net. My mom only
believes what she can read or hear from a doctor. But it sounds like it should be looked into. I dont know the extend of it in his lungs. My mom is trying to brush over things. I think she doesnt want to think negative.

I am so thankful for all the support that this
site seems to have. People like you taking time to help someone, when they are going through, or have lost a loved one. It gives
me strength and courage.

Thank you for your reply

Have a great day
Sheila