CancerCompass message board discussion started by kimberly57 on 7/3/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25669,0.htm Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My mom was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer July 7, 2007. What I can tell you is her cancer never did spread. The disease Progressed. And my mother past away on June 5, 2008.Just two day shy of 11 months since she was diagnosed. This has been the most horrible thing anyone can go through. My mother was only 58 years old. So if you still have your loved one, please charish every minute of everyday with them. Thank YouGod Bless!!! kimberly57 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm so sorry about your mother. And your description of how the disease kills more than the cancer is remarkably accurate and well-said. PC takes such a toll systemically that many patients do not die of the tumors themselves. I believe that this is one reason that most chemotherapies have had limited success. There need to be much more funding earmarked for PC to find ways to treat its unique characteristics. No disrespect to the American Cancer Society but I'm sending my future contributions to organizations that target PC, the orphan cancer. My sympathy to you and your family. The Wife Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear Kimberly,  I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother.  Please accept my condolences.  I hope you find peace in your heart.  Cherish your memories of your mother.  I know your pain is great.Diane, Mike's wife Anniedips Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT I understand what you are going through because I lost my father to GBM on 6-19-2008. Be encouraged in the Lord and know that she watches over you. Again I am very sorry for your lost. Wyatt III Fatihfulwarrior Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Kimberly, I hope you find peace...our love you've got!God Bless,Mark MarkB Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm so sorry to here about your mother's passing.  My heart hurts for you because I know exactly how you feel.  My amazing dad was diagnosed August 7, 2007 with pancreatic cancer with metastasis to the liver, he passed away December 20, 2007 (4 1/2 months later).  He too was only 58 years of age, and left behind 3 children  ages 28, 24, and 11.  The diagnosis took us all by surprise, and he got sick so fast, no matter what treatments, alternative treatments, nutrition we tried to give him.  It's the hardest thing I ever had to deal with in my life.  I don't think you ever get over it or it gets any easier, you just learn to continue to live the way your parent wants you to live.  Do all the things that would make her happy and proud.  Lean on your family for support, cherish your memories and tell your loved ones you love them.  You are in my prayers and may God give you strength to get through this tough time.  Your mother is no longer hurting.  She is now in a place where she is healthy and she can do all the things that her body would not let her.  Your mother is your guardian angel. daddys little girl Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 7/11/2008 daddys little girl wrote:I'm so sorry to here about your mother's passing.  My heart hurts for you because I know exactly how you feel.  My amazing dad was diagnosed August 7, 2007 with pancreatic cancer with metastasis to the liver, he passed away December 20, 2007 (4 1/2 months later).  He too was only 58 years of age, and left behind 3 children  ages 28, 24, and 11.  The diagnosis took us all by surprise, and he got sick so fast, no matter what treatments, alternative treatments, nutrition we tried to give him.  It's the hardest thing I ever had to deal with in my life.  I don't think you ever get over it or it gets any easier, you just learn to continue to live the way your parent wants you to live.  Do all the things that would make her happy and proud.  Lean on your family for support, cherish your memories and tell your loved ones you love them.  You are in my prayers and may God give you strength to get through this tough time.  Your mother is no longer hurting.  She is now in a place where she is healthy and she can do all the things that her body would not let her.  Your mother is your guardian angel. Thank you so much, My mom was only 58 also. Our pastor would come to see my mom a lot and a week before she passed she had told him, "You know I just don't want to go, but I am not scared". It has only been a month and two of my daughters birthdays are coming up, and my eight year old said to me, "Mommy you know my birthday is not going to be any fun now, because grandma is not hear". That just crushed me, my mom was like her second mom. All I can do is pray everyday for strength, and make sure I can do all I can do that my mom would do for my family. I just that God that my mom is now with my father also. If you ever need to talk just write. So sorry about you dad also. Take careSincerley,Kimberly kimberly57 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT