On 7/13/2007
Pamngreenvillesc wrote:
would love to hear from anyone (caregiver/patient?) who is dealing with bile duct cancer. I am 55 years old and right now feeling very good. In month number 2. Oncologist said 3 to 6 months. We'll see about that!
People ask me "how did you get it?" Why is it that I could care less how I got it anyway?
I have home hospice. Will pass away at home with my sons and special companion when the time comes. We may not have a choice of how we enter this world but isn't it nice when you have a choice on how you leave?
The mind is a powerful thing. Remaining as positive as I can humanly muster. A week long trip to the beach is coming up and that is what is keeping me going right now. Have to feel the sand in between my toes and smell that ocean air.
Gotta go now. Social worker coming to visit in a while.
pamngreenvillesc
Hi there, brave, wonderful woman!
My husband (we both are 61) was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in April. He is as strong as you are. No bitterness, we are aware that we had a wonderful life with two beautiful adult sons. We allways loved eachother and in September are married for 33 years.
At this moment (with the stent) he is doing very well. Even went back to work for 3 full days a week. Doesnot want to receive his money as a gift, but work for it as long as he can. He started playing squash again. Maybe a little less than he did, but enjoying it. Though in my heart there is fear for what is to come, I am happy with the days we are having now. Opening my eyes in the morning and there he is beside me.
Our doctors (we live in the Netherlands) told us that when the stent is working well, even if the cancer process is going on, we might have a while. We decided we will live these days, weeks, months and do the things we enjoy.
I hope and wish for you that you can do the same. I am thinking of you and respect you for your brave will. I hope you can keep me up to date how things are going with you.
Much love, Iris.