Do you know anyone who has survived pancreatic cancer?

My aunt was just diagnosed and had her Whipple procedure, which was successful. She will start chemo and radiation possibly later next week. They said she is Stage I-II. I thought this was good. But the stats I'm reading on the internet aren't so great.

I am very close with her and I'm 600 miles away. This is breaking me.

Does anyone have more info on this?

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no info just and a lot of

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I know a woman who survived almost 5 years with it. She just recently died unfortunately.

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My mom passed away from it. I know it is sad. It is the most lethal cancer, because there is no early detection with this type of Cancer.
My best friends mom is a survivor of it.

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So sorry to hear this. I don't have any info for you but I will keep her in my thoughts.

Go see her if you can.

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No experience here either but sending hugs and prayers

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Survivor here,coming up on 12 yrs in October. I have had numerous complications and cancer again in a different area, I will need lifelong treatment...but still hanging in there!

I am greatful for every single day.

You and your aunt will be in my prayers.

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my mom is in the final stages of it (hospice care) right now... but she was in stage 4 when diagnosed and unoperable. This website has inspirational stories that may be worth reading:pancan.org
Let me know if you have any questions. The chemo for pancreatic cancer (gemzar) was a piece of cake for my mom, but radiation was awful.

ETA: she actually has a chance with stage 1-2. most people like my mom don't get diagnosed til 3-4 and then it is too late. i wish the best for your aunt.

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I know, when my Dad had his cancer, Aliaspook's Dad also had Pancreatic Cancer. As far as I know, he is doing well. You and your Aunt are in my prayers..

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