My sister was diagnosed with stage4 pancreatic cancer.

[cate94]

The Internist who first diagnosed her said 2 - 4 months. She has had 2nd and 3rd opinions. She tried chemo, but 5FU was as bad as it sounds. It’s been less than one and a half months, today they used the word hospice. So I’ll be going up to see her next week, for what probably will be her last birthday. She has no appetite, and doesn’t like the taste of wine anymore. Can’t think of a thing to give her, but wish it were more time. She lived such a clean life, I don’t think she even drank a glass of wine until she was 50. As a breast cancer survivor, you’d think I’d have a clue, but all I can think to do is just be there. If anyone has experience with this cancer and knows what might work for appetite or even liquids she might enjoy, please comment.

[still_one]

1. Being there is the most important thing. So sorry what your sister and your family are going

through

[cate94]

10. Thank you.n/t

[SummerSnow]

2. my mother had pancreatic cancer back in 1987...

I gave her a veggie and fruit diet, whole grains and kept her hydrated. I also gave her small meals , no greasy foods or heavy foods. Mostly foods that were easy to digest. im truly understand what you are going through. So sorry for what your sister is going through. (((hugs)))

[cate94]

11. I wondered if a smoothie might be tolerable.

Going to look for recipes that might be tasty. I know it isn’t much for the long run, but might helps little bit.

[SummerSnow]

15. Bolthouse Farms have great all natural juices and smoothies. taste good and great for digestive syst

https://www.bolthouse.com/

[cate94]

24. Thanks!

I’ll check it out!

[sheshe2]

3. I am so sorry, cate.

Just give her a hug and love for her birthday.

[cate94]

12. Thank you! N/t

[sinkingfeeling]

4. I haven't a clue if some of the new immunosuppression treatments

are available for that type of cancer or not, but I do know that hospice will allow your sister to leave this world in peace and dignity.

I'm so sorry for her and you.

[cate94]

13. I'm not familiar with the immunosuppressive treatments.

I’ll do some research. I think it may be too late, but I’ll give it a look. Thanks.

[ploppy]

5. I am so sorry.

Being with your sister is the greatest gift.

[cate94]

14. Thanks.

I hope it makes a day or two a little better.

[gay texan]

6. Positive vibes n/t

[cate94]

16. Thanks. N/t

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

7. I'm so sorry.

[cate94]

17. Thanks. N/t

[Liberty Belle]

8. Find out what Ruth Bader Ginsburg got for treatment.

Pancreatic cancer is usually a poor prognosis but some beat the odds including Ginsburg.

Good luck to your sister.

[cate94]

18. I'll do that.

And if RBG did it, it might give us all some hope.

[cpamomfromtexas]

29. She had the whipple procedure

[MuseRider]

9. Be with her.

If I was in her place that would be all I wanted, a family member with me.

My experience was my dad but it was in 1973 when I was 19. He turned jaundiced one day, was dead in 14 days. Nothing could be done back then. He had apparently not felt well for a while and had not told anyone. There are more things they can do now, I am certain they will offer what they can.

I sat with my brother for a month as he died. He was so grateful and I was as well to have the honor to see him safely out of this world. It is not easy and I am so sorry you have to go through this. I am also sorry she does as well.

Take care of yourself as you go through this.

[cate94]

21. Thanks for your good thoughts.

Fortunately, her kids live nearby and they are adults. They will be there, even when I can’t be...and my experiences have been similar to yours, so I know your words are true. I appreciate your support and good thoughts.

I don’t want to lose another sibling, knowing it is inevitable, I hope my sister has the least pain possible. I think the thing that freaks me out the most is the speed this has progressed and she didn’t drink at all until she was in her 50s, and never excessively. Seems so unfair. Sorry, I’m rambling.... I’ll do the best I can for her and my nieces.

[MuseRider]

26. So much love and support to you

and all your family.

About the drinking, my father probably did not drink 5 drinks in his life. He did not handle alcohol well and was not all that fond of it anyway. His was exposure to chemicals.

You have this but I would certainly listen if you need to talk to someone outside of it all.

Take good care of yourself.

[LoisB]

19. I am so sorry.

[cate94]

22. Thanks.n/t

[central scrutinizer]

20. Ice cream

It was about the only thing my wife could tolerate. She had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Ice cream plus methadone gave her a couple extra quality months. I know how hard this is.

[cate94]

23. Thanks for the advice.

I have wondered if milk shakes might work.
I’m sorry for your loss.

[central scrutinizer]

25. Lots of calories and protein

Buy the richest, most delicious and be ready for 2 AM trips to the kitchen.

[LisaM]

27. Ahh, I'm sorry. I lost a friend to this.

Her time from prognosis was about 9 months, which she lived to the fullest, but it wasn't enough. It's a terrible cancer. I hope you can find some food she'll eat.

[cate94]

30. Thanks

Adding: that I’m sorry for your loss. I know it is hard losing a friend. sorry for my thoughtlessness. Probably to early for me to be responding...

[LisaM]

32. It's all good

If you said anything "thoughtless" (doubtful) I missed it.

[cpamomfromtexas]

28. My husband is doing 5fu

We found a book that said being in ketosis and fasting before chemo helps avoid side effects.

The book that references this is the longevity diet.

Today his doctor told him he doesnt look like he is in chemo. But he needs to stop losing weight.

[cate94]

31. I'm sure she is in ketosis.

She hasn’t been able to eat anything much for sometime. I’m glad your husband is able to tolerate the chemo, I hope it stays that way for him. Good luck.

[alfredo]

33. If 2Cal is tolerable, each 8iz can is nearly 500cals.

I’ve been using it for going on 3 years, but mine goes through a tube.

My Brother in law died from Liver cancer. They gave him palliative care.

[cate94]

34. I gave my sister a walker for her birthday.

She was pissed at first, but it gave her some freedom for a couple of weeks. Hospice got her a wheelchair she didn’t have time to use. That quick and she is gone. ‘It’s fast” was one of the last things she said to me. Too fast. Too damn fast.

[cpamomfromtexas]

35. Husband diagnosed Sept 11, did chemo radiation

Now doing alternative. We are medical refugees outside country. Results are good.

We are going to start Fenbendazole

Look up Joe Tippens at this website if it interests you. They are about to start trials on it.

[cate94]

36. I hope it works for your husband.

She tried 5fu. It didn’t work for her and it was too late for the whipple procedure. She died in December. I wish you the best.