CancerCompass message board discussion started by Weshallbeatcancer on 1/7/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1464,0.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My dad died of colon cancer in 2000 six months before my high school graduation. I don't need to tell you how devastated I was or how afraid I was when I found out my mom has pancreatic cancer. My mom had breast cancer twice before. She was a real trooper. In May of last year, she started having side pain. The doctors said it was food poisoning. The she turned completely yellow. In the hospital, we found out that she had jaundice because the tumor was blocking the bile duct and she had pancreatic cancer. The mass was wrapped around a major artery. Chemo has been rough but I am writing to you in January to say the cancer has shrunk 10 times its starting size. It is now the size of a dime and only located in the tip of the pancreas. She has a month of chemo and a little radiation left. Chemo is so rough but I thank God constantly for helping my mom with a disease that I felt was uncurable (because of the poor prognosis and recovery rate). God is with all of you just like he was and is with my mom. I have faith of her recovery and pray that God holds your hands as he nurses you back to health. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Weshallbeatcancer Fri, 07 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hi Jaclyn -- I stumbled on your message this afternoon and it made me feel much better! I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 2 1/2 years ago and was told that it was 'terminal'. BUT here I am, three Christmas's later and looking forward to another. Don't give up, have excellent medical staff, keep yourself up to date on what's new and hold a positive attitude. But most of all, having someone who really CARES will make all the difference. Good luck to your mom -- she is very lucky to have YOU!! Cath Poppy Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT I hope your mom is continuing to make progress. Mw wife was recently diagnosed wit pancreatic cancer and I wonder if you could tell me where youir mom is being treated and what kind of Chemo she had to get such good results. Thanks. And good luck. Marty Elfpump Mon, 07 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT I had a partial whipple Sept 2002. Following chemo and radiation, the cancer "disappeared" for about 8 mos. In Sept. of 2004 I began new chemos as the cancer has metastisized to the liver, part of the kidney and spleen. Every 6 mos I had a CAT scan. Fritz Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT I was diagnosed February /05 colon metes the liver.Had resection on the sigmoid and during surgery found 4 spots on the liver. Chemo Avastin ,Irrinoecan and Zeloda. I'm on my 5th cycle, having amazing improvements ,my tumor are shrinking significantly! from 15mm -to 7mm from 20mmm-to 10mm two of 5mm - GONE !!!!!!!! Maybe I wont need resection or ablation .... my Doctor are very exited with ,and I'm so happy and hopeful I WILL MAKE!!!!!!! I'm drinking everyday lots of fruit and vegetable juice (Jack Lalene machine) I fell great! lot's of energy, I go to the gyn daily and eat well. I had very few side effect,foot syndrome (tingling and peeling)not too bad and hair loss.Positive attitude faith and confidence on a complete recovery! there are so many success stories.... I will be one of them ! By best wishes to you all ,keep dreaming ,making plans ,this is only a temporally detour. NEVER LOOSE YOUR HOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Esperanca Esperanca Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT My mother was just diagnosed last week with cancer that has spread from her colon to the liver and now in the pancreas. She is having the pain in her right side. Chemo hasn't helped but they are suggesting maybe radiation. She has a weak heart also. I know God can heal her and I have the faith that he can until she takes her last breath. I can't stand to see what this desease from HELL has done to her. Daughter1 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT