CancerCompass message board discussion started by darleen8 on 2/11/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20845,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am extremely saddened and heart broken to inform all of you that my dad lost his fight to pancreatic cancer on February 7, 2008.  It has been an emotional time.  One thing I have to tell all of you is he is  not suffering any more.   He was an amazing Man.  He had close to 300 people come to his services.  He was and always will be lovved very much.  Thank You Darleen darleen8 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Darleen, I am so sorry for your loss.  Pancreatic Cancer issuch a terible cancer.  I wish you godspeed during your time ofgrieving.Take care,Janice  Infoquest Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am so sorry Darleen. I know exactly how you feel. I lost my dad to this horrible disease only 4 weeks ago. It seems like just yesterday. He was diagnosed only 1 month prior to passing. I know the pain you feel. It is surreal. I know that our father's are in a better place and not suffering anymore. Just remember - you are not alone in your grief.NinaToronto Canada torontogal Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Darlene,I was so sorry to read about your Dad.  I lost my husband on 12/01/07 to PC, but I still keep up with this message board.  It seems like we all belong to this "horrible club".  I just don't know what to say to you.  It sounds like you have alot of family & friends.  My friend is an ER nurse in the hospital-she told one of the Drs. that my husband had PC-he asked if my husband was a nice guy-he said that it always seems that the nice ones get PC-it sounds like your Dad was a nice guy also.  Treasure the memories.Bonni bonniltc Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT ((((((((Darlene))))))))),I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your Dad.  I completely know how you feel because I lost my husband just one day before. There are some things that are worse than death, and one of those is watching those we love suffer battling this horrible disease.Keeping you in my prayers.Diane sunflower1948 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT To Diane and Darlene,My condolences to you and your families.  I, too, have recently lost my dad to PC (01/04/08).  Forty one days after his passing, it still hurts to know he is no longer with us physically.  My dad was a "nice" man as well.  At his service, he had friends and colleagues that came to pay tribute to him on a Tuesday and close to 200 showed up.I miss him terribly but I am also relieved that he is no longer suffering..no more vomiting...no more pain.  I know for sure he is where there is nothing but peace and happiness.Stay strong friends and let us honor our family members that have gone ahead of us by supporting the cause to find a cure and to live our lives purposefully.Always,Geri   Gerrime Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/12/2008 bonniltc wrote:Darlene,I was so sorry to read about your Dad.  I lost my husband on 12/01/07 to PC, but I still keep up with this message board.  It seems like we all belong to this "horrible club".  I just don't know what to say to you.  It sounds like you have alot of family & friends.  My friend is an ER nurse in the hospital-she told one of the Drs. that my husband had PC-he asked if my husband was a nice guy-he said that it always seems that the nice ones get PC-it sounds like your Dad was a nice guy also.  Treasure the memories.BonniMy dad was one of those 'nice ones'.  Everyone liked him.  We lost him Jan.3 and miss him very much.  My sympathy goes out to each and everyone one of you.  Vicki    Vicks-heart Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Darlene,I'm so sorry about your Dad.  I lost my husband Nov. '07 to the same exact cancer.  It was the most horrible thing to watch a beautiful, generous, physically fit and successful in every area of his life, man, lose the battle of pancreatic cancer.  The last couple of months he didn't quite know where he was or who I was.  I've become a huge supporter and am involved with PanCan.  It's a wonderful organization with alot of information and support.  Someting has to be done about early detection and paying close attention to the genetic factor.  My husbands sister died of the same thing just 2 years ago and I thought I'd never get over the loss of her and then my husband being diagnosed was just unbelievable.  He was gone 9 months after his diagnosis.  My heart breaks for all who've gone through this as it's the most undignified way to have to die.  Take good care of yourself though.  -denise in sacramento Denie Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/11/2008 darleen8 wrote:I am extremely saddened and heart broken to inform all of you that my dad lost his fight to pancreatic cancer on February 7, 2008.  It has been an emotional time.  One thing I have to tell all of you is he is  not suffering any more.   He was an amazing Man.  He had close to 300 people come to his services.  He was and always will be lovved very much.  Thank You DarleenI lost my Mother in October 24th 2007. I know how you are feeling. My fought pancreatic cancer for 10months, she gave it all she could. My prayers are with you.vanessa Vnessa68 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT (((to my fellow club members))) No one knows unless they have been there.  I lost my Dad on Sept 27 2005.  It's been 2 years and the  pain is still there.  My mother and father were together 58 years.  They were married for 54 years.  It's true it's always the nice ones.  I can't even fathom why.  I wear my purpel ribbon in support of anything that may be close to being a cure.  My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you.  I am hear to be an ear to anyone that needs it.  Whatever I can do to help drop me a line My deepest condolences Natalie  taffytwo Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT To all of you,I am so sorry for your losses, it seems unbearable, and it does not seem fair at all. It just seems so hard to deal with, and might I add you all seem so brave, their your parents/partners must have been so lucky for the support that you showed them towards the end.I myself, have my mother who is in the early stages of cancer. I have posted a new post up, called Pancreatic Cancer - URGENT, and any help any of you can give me would be really appreciated.You all seem like such lovely genuine people, and I would appreciate any advice you could give me on my post.RegardsJamie jamiek Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/17/2008 jamiek wrote:To all of you,I am so sorry for your losses, it seems unbearable, and it does not seem fair at all. It just seems so hard to deal with, and might I add you all seem so brave, their your parents/partners must have been so lucky for the support that you showed them towards the end.I myself, have my mother who is in the early stages of cancer. I have posted a new post up, called Pancreatic Cancer - URGENT, and any help any of you can give me would be really appreciated.You all seem like such lovely genuine people, and I would appreciate any advice you could give me on my post.RegardsJamie i want to say i am sorry for not replying sooner.  I am here foir any questions at all.  It has been extremely hard on me these last 4 months.With fathers day approaching it only gets harder.  I was very cl9se to my dad. My mom and i split shifts to take care of him.  I would not have had it any other way.  If you need a more personal approach i can give you my email.  Lots of luck Darleen darleen8 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT