Asking for a little prayer...

[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!

[pll]

Cancer S U C K S!

+1 with Emily.

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive beast. Use this weekend to learn everything possible about it -- if you cannot access a published paper, some of us might be able to. I'd work the phones this weekend trying to get the names of the best surgical oncologist for a Whipple procedure, the best place for chemo... Is she in the Chicago area? Some of us could ask, too. I would not mess around with it. I'm very aware the news is shocking, but you need to put that aside and get ready for a battle.

[nscrbug]

+1 with Emily.

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive beast. Use this weekend to learn everything possible about it -- if you cannot access a published paper, some of us might be able to. I'd work the phones this weekend trying to get the names of the best surgical oncologist for a Whipple procedure, the best place for chemo... Is she in the Chicago area? Some of us could ask, too. I would not mess around with it. I'm very aware the news is shocking, but you need to put that aside and get ready for a battle.

Yes, we are just on the outskirts of Chicago...about 12 miles west of the city. A friend of mine has an uncle that is a doctor at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and she asked her uncle for the name of the best cancer doctor on their staff. He came back with Dr. Steven Rosen - he is head of the cancer center. So far, that is the only name I've gotten...and I am encouraging my sister to see him as a 2nd opinion. The oncologist that my sister has an appointment with on Monday, is out of Elmhurst Memorial (which is where her GI doc is from)...her name is Dr. Amaryllis Gil. If there is anyone from the Chicagoland area that has any other doctor suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!

Linda

[indysteel]

Linda, this is all so sad to read. I hope you're hanging in there. Start rallying all the troops if you can. I've had some good friends go through similar things and everyone stepped up to make meals, do yardwork and cleaning and the like so that they didn't have to worry about anything other than their health. Facebook is a great tool for this. It's sometimes hard to ask for help, but those that love your sister and you will be chomping at the bit for something constructive to do to help.

I'll keep you guys in my prayers. I'm truly sorry you're having to go through this.

[DebSP]

Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

[Brandi]

Try to think good healing thoughts as much possible even when it doesn't seem like you can anymore. Enjoy your sister and the time spent with her and don't dwell on what is happening unless she wants to talk about it. None of us know what is going to take us out which is why everyday should be spent like it is our last. And don't avoid her and make sure other people don't. I have had experience with friends and family saying "Oh they are going through so much I don't want to bug them" then the one who is sick is wondering where everyone is (seriously)
. This is the time when they should be all around her giving her love and support.
I will say a healing prayer and include her in my thoughts today. I am on a job on an island so I will take a moment and look out over the ocean and send healing thoughts her way!(((((hugs))))) Take deep breaths!