Asking for a little prayer...

[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.

[ASammy1]

((((Linda and sister)))) Thinking of you guys. Keep us posted on what comes from the appointment on Monday.

Cancer truly does suck

[pll]

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[redrhodie]

I'm thinking about you and your sister right now. I hope today's appointment goes well! Sending positive vibes!

[GLC1968]

Wow, Linda - that sucks. I'm sorry to hear this. I hope today's appointment holds some good news for you both.

I'll be thinking of you!

[Desert Tortoise]

Linda, I'm so sorry. I don't have any information to share but I do have my prayers and I'm a big believer in those.

It will be a long road with lots of ups and downs. With a good medical team and the love and support of friends and family (fellow TErs), the burden will lighten.

You are in my prayers,
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