Asking for a little prayer...

[nscrbug]

I just learned this evening, that my older sister has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She is 51yo...we are 7 years apart. I'm not sure how to even process this devastating news. She just had her biopsy on Tuesday, and today she was informed that there were cancer cells found in the biopsy. The next step is for her to see an oncologist to discuss how advanced it is and treatment options. I know this is an aggressive and very deadly form of cancer that progresses quickly, but that's all I really know about it. Can anyone here shed some light on this? Thanks.

Linda

[zoom-zoom]

I'm so sorry. My mom learned that her biological mom died from pancreatic cancer when she was 55, but it sounds like my grandma never took very good care of herself, at least not in terms of getting medical stuff checked in a timely manner. I think if it's caught early that the prognosis can be very good.

(((hugs))) to you and your sis. I hope this was caught very early and is treatable.

[OakLeaf]

Oh man. (((((((nscrbug & sister))))))) Prayers going up.

[PamNY]

Sending good wishes to your sister, you and your whole family.

I don't have specifics but I did hear from someone whose family member had this that treatment have advanced greatly in recent years.

[Roadtrip]

Done and done. Sending best wishes and healing thoughts.

Shannon

[azfiddle]

I'm so sorry to hear this, for your sister, and for you. I don't know specifics, but I have also heard of more people getting through this.

Sending a virtual hug and positive thoughts.

[Savra]

What devastating news. Sending prayers and well wishes.

[roadie gal]

My thoughts and prayers for your sister.

Pancreatic cancer is a particularly bad one. A lot of that is because it's usually caught at a later stage than a lot of others. There's no screening test for it and it tends to become symptomatic late in the course.

Her prognosis will depend on what stage she's at. Here's a good link that discusses staging and prognosis: http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/Pancrea...cancer-staging

The web site also talks about treatments available.

That site may be hard for you to go through. Take it slow. I know this because my aunt, who has basically been my mother for the last 30 years, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past December. Even though I'm a doctor, it was very hard for me to read the numbers. Luckily my aunt was a stage II, so she has a chance. We're hoping...

My heart goes out to you, and so do my hopes.

[runningteach]

I am so sorry. Sending healing vibes to your sister.

[nscrbug]

Well, my sister has an appointment with an oncologist on Monday and I will be meeting her there to sit in on the visit and get as much information as possible. We will find out how what stage the cancer is, and what her treatment options will be. Obviously, I'm hoping for a glimmer of good news...so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you all for having me and my sis in your thoughts...it really means a lot to me.

Linda

[shootingstar]

A woman who worked less than 15 ft. away from me, her sister died of pancreatic cancer just after Christmas.

Ask out right how long she has to live. She'll appreciate a family member with her during this time.

I'm so sorry. I know how it feels.
I lost sister last year. For a completely different reason.

[Catrin]

I just saw this...sending up prayers for your sister, you, and your entire family.

[emily_in_nc]

So sorry...it's a scary diagnosis, but there is always hope.

My DH's cousin is going through it right now, and it doesn't look good for him.

Healing thoughts to you and your sister, and please keep us all posted.

Cancer S U C K S!

[DebSP]

Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

[wannaduacentury]

I just learned this evening, that my older sister has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She is 51yo...we are 7 years apart. I'm not sure how to even process this devastating news. She just had her biopsy on Tuesday, and today she was informed that there were cancer cells found in the biopsy. The next step is for her to see an oncologist to discuss how advanced it is and treatment options. I know this is an aggressive and very deadly form of cancer that progresses quickly, but that's all I really know about it. Can anyone here shed some light on this? Thanks.

Linda

Big hugs to both of you. I'm truly sorry to hear this. My dad had this type of cancer. I'll keep in my prayers. Jennifer