Hello LiyaShake

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis and all that he has been through. It's good to hear that he is recovering from the surgery although it's to be expected that he is tired. 

It's difficult for us to say what your Dad's prognosis maybe but hopefully the appointment with the Oncologist next week will give you the answers needed so that your Dad can make decisions about his future and the possible move. 

I'm sorry that I can't be of more help but you're welcome to post in our Ask the Nurses topic area if you'd like to speak with them for some advice and information. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hi.  So sorry to hear of your Dad' s struggle with cancer.  Guess I am  close to his age.  I will be 64 on next birthday.  I have a tubulovillous adenoma in my small bowel and hopefully this will be taken out next month.  The thing is, it is really not your place to make life changing decisions regarding your father's life.  If he is going down hill he may well want familiarity af this time.  You need to respect him enough to ask him what he wants.

Hi liyashake.

Sorry to hear about your dad the reason I'm replying to you is because I have been through the same thing and have had the whipple procedure. I had the operation in 2019 and so far everything is fine I have lost a bit of my appetite and do get tired quite easy but apart from that I'm OK.

I hope this helps you.. 

Hello Rock1

Im  new to this. Literally just joined and rubbish at technolgy

I just read your post and wondered if I can talk to you? .

Kerry 

Hello Rock1

I'm new to this I only joined tonight and I don't know what I'm doing.

I tried to send you a message earlier but who knows if it got through.

I'm scared witless at the moment about having to have  ct scan in days. It's do with my pancreas.

After reading what you wrote I wondered if I could talk to you?

I'd be so grateful but it's ok if not.

Kind regards

Kerry 

Hello Kerry,

It’s not a good idea at all to read posts on pancreatic cancer particularly regards Whipple operations (such as the post from LiyaShake) which are usually performed when a fairly advanced cancer is found late. 

It is very worrying to be having a scan when the pancreas is involved but there are so many other reasons for a scan.

Try to keep positive!.

Best Wishes.

Hi Kerry

I had whipples procedure at the end of 2019. Everybody is different in the way their body reacts but i do know it saved my life. I found the important things were to focus on the positives and keep your sense of humour. I met some incredible people ( oncology nurses are a fantastic breed of angels) on my continuing journey. If you have got a cancer diagnosis take all the help that is offered and keep talking and asking questions no matter how silly they may seem. I have been back at work for a year now albeit a less demanding job and , yes i still get tired and a lot of things have changed,  but I am living life to the full . Hope all goes well and if you want use the phrase I used to help me " I have cancer, cancer doesn't have me "

Peter 

Hi Peter

Can I send you a friend request?

Of course you can if I can help anyway I would be glad to