Gosh, this sounds familiar. My mother-in-law was in exactly the same position... couldn't eat, lost a ton of weight, and nobody could tell us what was wrong. They finally operated, and found that it was pancreatic cancer. I would love to be able to tell you that everything went well, and that she came out OK, but she didn't.
Remember that every individual responds to treatment differently, and for all I know there are new procedures out there (Pavarotti just underwent a successful operation to remove a tumor on his pancreas). GET 2nd, 3rd and 4th opinions!!
I know this probably didn't help much, but sometimes it's nice to know your not alone!!!
2006-07-19 19:18:53
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answered by Duncarin 5
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My sister has pancreatic cancer which was originally diagnosed with gall stones. It is a very hard cancer to detect in its early stages and its cause is from a malformed gene within the pancreas. Unfortunately the outcome is very negative because this cancer is very aggressive closing down bile ducts etc and causing a state of jaundice which can alter tastes and reduce digestion causing poor digestion. My sister is only 47 and has a few weeks left after being diagnosed 2 months ago. Try to be strong and god bless.
2006-07-22 22:51:07
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answered by Knackers 4
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If a cancerous tumor is encapsulated on a body organ, not in the organ, than surgery can be a possible effective treatment. I don't think this is so with your father. I am so sorry for all of you. If one person in the family has an illness....it affects everyone, making the illness/disease a family affair. Everyone suffers on some level. Love and support your dad and accept any decision he makes regarding treatment and advanced directives. If your father has a personal spiritual belief, let him share his feelings with you.....listen to him and talk with him.. These days...weeks ...months could be the best, most special shared time of his and your lives. If your father is too weak or in too much pain to talk.....just touch his hand....hold his hand. He'll know your love through your touch.
2006-07-19 21:23:04
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answered by lee1946 4
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I am sorry, I do not know what to tell you. I hope I can offer some comfort, in the sharing of your misery. When I was 17 (10 years ago) my father died of pancreatic cancer. I was a sheltered boy and my family didn't tell me much of the details but I knew what was happening. My father used to be a body builder but he lost so much muscle mass from spending long visits to the hospital and enduring chemotherapy. I went through a whole lot during that period and more, much more, in so many ways, after, but I am stronger now, from it. I still fiercely miss him though, even after all the things he did to people in his company, and my mother; he may not have been a great human being, but he was a great father.
2006-07-19 19:17:46
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answered by TwilightWalker97 4
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difficult times usually comes to everyone. it is not impossible at this present of time since we are living at this imperfect world. However, all this things are temporary. Life would change afterall. God has a promise. "A life on earth without any worries at all. No more sickness, nor death to everyone." Believe on it, coz God fullfilled His promises. (Rev. 21:3,4).I hope this message help you a lot.
2006-07-19 21:20:20
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answered by Concerned husband 1
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I'm very sorry for this difficult time you are having in your life! I hope that your father has asked Jesus into his heart! If he has not, this would be the time to do that! God bless you all!!
2006-07-19 19:14:08
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answered by Jimmy Pete 5
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