Pancreatic Cancer

Hi,

My Mum has just been diagnosed with PC and hs just had a stent insertedto bypass the tumor.  At this stag there is no hope of surery.

I too have seen much information regarding the Dr Budwi diet, although I remain opn minded, I can not really find any negative information on this.  I would be very keen tolearn f anyone has tried and had good results or is this simply too god t be true.

 This is my only hope

Paul

On 1/9/2008 wishful wrote:

 

On 11/9/2007 Crazzmom wrote:

Hello.My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 6 months ago and it was inoperable.The oncologist gave her 6 months without chemo and maybe 12 to 14 with chemo.It has been 6 months now and she is doing great.In fact, her CA-19-9 this week was 27, the normal being 37.5..We are now awaiting the results of her CT Scan.She looks and feels healthy.In fact, we have been out going to yard sales all day, just like we used to.She is taking no pain meds now except for her morphine patch, which she has to come off slowly. She has taken 7 treatments of gemzar and 10 days of 100mg Tarceva. When she was told that she only had this amount of time, we refused to give up!! We searched and searched and came across several things.I can't tell you exactly what has worked for her, but something has.I will be happy to give you a list of what she has been taking and/or I will be glad to give you our phone number so we can explain in detail.I am sure that God is the one taking this awful disease away from her, but I can't help thinking that he did it by sending us to the right information. This is a very bad form of cancer with a low cure rate.If your friend is like us, she is probably willing to at least give this a try. We are not selling anything and do not benifit what so ever from this. This is straight from our hearts as we know first hand how this affects you and your family.My heart and prayers are with your friend. God Bless..

Other than the chemo can you elaborate on what other treatments she had?  Was it holistic?

My husband has PC with mets to the liver.

Thanks for any help you can give us.

Eliza

On 1/6/2004 Marian B. wrote:

My son's best friend is 31. He has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I think it has spread to the lymph nodes. From my reading, the median for this kind of cancer is an african-american, over 60, with diabetes! Is there anyone else out there with a similar story? If so, please respond with your treatments, support and any info you have thank you very much. Marian

HI there, I am 34 years old, female, live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  I have no family history of cancer in my family, I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, and I too had a tumor in my pancreas.  Although I grew up with a father who smoked.  Doctors found a tumor Jan. 3rd/08, I had my surgery Feb. 29th/08 where doctors performed a partial whipple procedure to remove the tumor.  I am waiting for the pathology report and will find out more in several weeks.  I was told it is a neuroendocrine tumor, located in the neck of the pancreas.  I have learned that this can occur to anyone at any age.  I too was told that it is rare considering my age and health, so they told me they will do everything to study my case.  The only advice I can give you is that your son's friend should see the doctor, specialists and meet with a surgeon to discuss the best options for treating his cancer.  The sooner the better.  These tumors grow. Hope this helps.  If he wants, he can email me at

 if he has any more questions.  I'd be happy to help.  Good luck.   

On 10/4/2005 gi gi wrote:

My mother just got the horrible news today that she has pancreatic cancer. She saw her father die of the same disease 30 years ago and she has always lived in fear of cancer. She is 62 and very young and active for her age. We don't know what type or stage the cancer is as we are waiting for her to see a specialist. I don't know if I am strong enough for what lies ahead. My daughter passed away 2 years ago this Sept 23rd. I haven't come to terms with her passing yet. The worst part that I remember when Grandpa had this cancer was seeing him waste away quickly before my eyes. I don't want my mom to go this way! I am afraid of what she might experience in the time she has left. She is confused about what to do. She doesn't want to suffer through chemo. Her symptoms are upper right abdominal and back pain, weight loss, and fatigue. She says she hasn't felt good for almost a year. I feel so helpless. Gi Gi

Hi Gi GI,

i am new to this site and sadly i now how you feel about seeing your mom go through this horrible disease!  my mom was just told she has pc stage IV that spread to her liver.  it is a nightmare. my  mom's mother also had pc and died at 66 yrs old.  Now my mom at ager 70 is going through it all over again.  my mom has lost so much weight that her skin hangs on her bones..  She is dying in front of us.  Her pain seems to be getting worse and she can't eat much. she wants to try chem next week but i am afraid that will kill her faster.  i have two small children and i am so consummed with her and don't want my children to see her suffer as i did my grandmother.  i wish i could give you some advice but i feel lost myself.

Paula

On 6/9/2005 Ayaman wrote:

Hello I am from Spain and my mother has been having pancreatic cancer for the last 6 years, which is incredibly unusual. The doctors give her 6 months to live. We have tried all treatments on the market and nothing has worked. But we are a family of fighters. Last week there was a very big thing about cancer on the news: a spanish scientist (he is a mathematic!!!) named Antonio Bru, has developed a theory about the dynamics of tumor growth, and basing all his studies on a mathematical formula he has cured 2 terminal cancers in 8 weeks with a treatment that empowers your own defenses to fight the tumor. Since there is nothing the doctors can do for her, I have managed to contact him, and I have found an incredible person that wants to help people and everything for free as he thinks what he has discovered is too big to leave it only for the rich. I have managed to get the medicines for her and we are going to start the treatment next Friday. Even though Mr. Bru cannot guarantee anything, he strongly thinks pancreas cancer CAN BE CURED, I will keep you posted if we cure her and will tell everybody exactly what to do. Pray for me. This is not a fraud, I have met the man and he is a very good person. If we manage to cure her, I will dedicate my life to help people with cancer, as I know first hand how horrible this can be. I also have read thousand of pages on pancreatic cancer and know everything about the latest chemotherapies available. If you need advice you can post a message and I will check it. Never stop fighting!!!!!!!!!!

Ayaman,

your words are incouraging.  my mom was just told she has stage 4 PC and my grandmother passed at 66 from it.  we are devastated to say the least.  my family was also diagnoised with Lynch Syndrome which involves the likelyhood of getting many different types of cancer at a very young life.  my aunt at 70 had stomach cancer , her daughter at 52 had stomach and her other daughter at 53 had uterine cancer.  this is destroying our family.  so any info you could offer would be greatly welcomed. Thanks

On 1/6/2004 Marian B. wrote:

My son's best friend is 31. He has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I think it has spread to the lymph nodes. From my reading, the median for this kind of cancer is an african-american, over 60, with diabetes! Is there anyone else out there with a similar story? If so, please respond with your treatments, support and any info you have thank you very much. Marian

On 3/24/2008 Paula722 wrote:

 

On 10/4/2005 gi gi wrote:

My mother just got the horrible news today that she has pancreatic cancer. She saw her father die of the same disease 30 years ago and she has always lived in fear of cancer. She is 62 and very young and active for her age. We don't know what type or stage the cancer is as we are waiting for her to see a specialist. I don't know if I am strong enough for what lies ahead. My daughter passed away 2 years ago this Sept 23rd. I haven't come to terms with her passing yet. The worst part that I remember when Grandpa had this cancer was seeing him waste away quickly before my eyes. I don't want my mom to go this way! I am afraid of what she might experience in the time she has left. She is confused about what to do. She doesn't want to suffer through chemo. Her symptoms are upper right abdominal and back pain, weight loss, and fatigue. She says she hasn't felt good for almost a year. I feel so helpless. Gi Gi

 

Hi Gi GI,

i am new to this site and sadly i now how you feel about seeing your mom go through this horrible disease!  my mom was just told she has pc stage IV that spread to her liver.  it is a nightmare. my  mom's mother also had pc and died at 66 yrs old.  Now my mom at ager 70 is going through it all over again.  my mom has lost so much weight that her skin hangs on her bones..  She is dying in front of us.  Her pain seems to be getting worse and she can't eat much. she wants to try chem next week but i am afraid that will kill her faster.  i have two small children and i am so consummed with her and don't want my children to see her suffer as i did my grandmother.  i wish i could give you some advice but i feel lost myself.

Paula

On 1/9/2008 wishful wrote:

 

On 11/9/2007 Crazzmom wrote:

Hello.My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 6 months ago and it was inoperable.The oncologist gave her 6 months without chemo and maybe 12 to 14 with chemo.It has been 6 months now and she is doing great.In fact, her CA-19-9 this week was 27, the normal being 37.5..We are now awaiting the results of her CT Scan.She looks and feels healthy.In fact, we have been out going to yard sales all day, just like we used to.She is taking no pain meds now except for her morphine patch, which she has to come off slowly. She has taken 7 treatments of gemzar and 10 days of 100mg Tarceva. When she was told that she only had this amount of time, we refused to give up!! We searched and searched and came across several things.I can't tell you exactly what has worked for her, but something has.I will be happy to give you a list of what she has been taking and/or I will be glad to give you our phone number so we can explain in detail.I am sure that God is the one taking this awful disease away from her, but I can't help thinking that he did it by sending us to the right information. This is a very bad form of cancer with a low cure rate.If your friend is like us, she is probably willing to at least give this a try. We are not selling anything and do not benifit what so ever from this. This is straight from our hearts as we know first hand how this affects you and your family.My heart and prayers are with your friend. God Bless..

My father in law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer stage iv on dec. 14, 2007. he is also on Tarceva and Gemzar what other methods of cure has your mother use. Thank you for the information. Happy to hear your mother is doing fine.