I just logged on to this web-site this evening. My dad (72) was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this Tuesday. I'm still in shock, and not sure what to expect. How much time does he have? The did and endoscopy earlier this week and were going to put in a stint, but the tumor was too large for even the smallest stint. They have inserted an external stint for now and plan to do the "wibble" in 2 weeks if my dad is stronger. Then they will checkout the tumor and see what they are dealing with. They have not yet made a 100 percent diagnosis, but all symptoms indicate: light colored bowel movements, vomiting, diahrea, jaundice, weight loss etc. I feel so helpless waiting for a confirmed diagnosis, what if he doesn't last two weeks? I know he is prepared, he all settled with God. Amen for that. I've been told that a death from this disease is likely peaceful as you slip into a coma and pass. I also worry that I will get the disease. We believe my grandmother (my dad's mom) died from this also, and I've had stomach issues all my life like my dad. I'm a 44 year old married mom with two young children. Any advice out there.
TammyG