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Coexist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-25-08 07:23 PM
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Pancreatic cancer - anyone??
my best friend was diagnosed with stage 4 - inoperable due to size and location.

Pet scan showed a spot on her liver.

She is on chemo and got into a clinical trial.

She is very positive, but quiet about what the Dr.s say. Everything I see online is gut-wrenching. Has anyone here dealt with this cancer, and what can you tell me about it?

Thanks so much!
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-26-08 11:00 AM
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1. Sorry I know nothing about it
Its good she has a positive attitude, best thing you can do is be a friend and listen.
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-27-08 08:00 PM
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2. I'm glad she's gotten into a clinical trial.
Holding you and your friend in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:
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Coexist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-29-08 12:50 PM
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3. thank you - does that increase her chances?
I am really scared that she got the placebo. It is double blind.
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u4ic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-01-08 04:39 AM
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4. My mother died of it
Edited on Fri Feb-01-08 04:39 AM by u4ic
I was her caretaker. It was over a decade ago, and I'm hoping that some advances have been made since then.

I wish your friend much health, and success with her treatment.

I also wish you strength, dealing with a loved one's illness is very challenging. Your support is wonderful, and very needed.

:grouphug:
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