6 weeks ago today my son had major surgery at Addenbrooke’s hospital for Pancreatic Cancer which was diagnosed at beginning of August. It was 8 hour surgery to remove the tumour, part of the pancreas, part of the stomach, the bile duct, the gall bladder and the duodenum. The tumour was attached to a major vein so it was very tricky to remove and repair the vein and he had to have countless different types of scans, xrays and other tests before they finally decided they could operate. Without surgery they gave him 6 months.
After 3 weeks in hospital where he received great care he is home with us and doing well and just waiting for a date to have chemo.
80% of people with PC are diagnosed too late for surgery so we realise how fortunate we are and would like to raise awareness of the symptoms which are often very vague. Jaundice, pain in back or abdomen, loss of appetite, fatigue, unexplained weight loss and change in bowel habits or urine colour.
Please take a look at Pancreatic Cancer UK for further information. They have been absolutely fantastic!
