On 6/7/2007
Patty64 wrote:
Hi Chrissy and Iris,
Sorry to barge into your conversation. My mum has been diagnosed with Klatskin about 5 weeks ago. Last Friday she had major surgery where an important part of her liver and the gallbladder were removed. She is now recovering from that and the doctor told us it's going to take a while. The past three days were very bad, but as of today she should start feeling a little better and improve day by day (doctor promissed). The prognosis isn't good because the tumor has spread towards the pancreas and the intestines. We sincerely hope that she has the stubborness of you Dutch folks, we live in Belgium. It gives me hope Iris to hear that your husband is still feeling kind of ok. Wish you both all the best
Pat
Hi Pat,
Sorry to hear your mum has this terrible kind of cancer. After the unsuccessful operation the surgeon explained to us that even after so-called "successful" operations they see the patients back within 4 years with the same cancer. It is very malicious.
On the other hand I would have loved to have gained four more years with my husband. But, as I wrote before, we are living every day as a special gift. Loving the sunshine, the scent of flowers and each other.
I hope you and your family can find the strength to do so. Wishing you and your mum all the best,
Iris.