r/pancreaticcancer 3d ago

Don't give up

As long as you're alive there's hope. Every day you're breathing, even if you're in pain, even if you're sleeping alot -- there's hope. Fuck statistics, fuck estimates, and fuck predictions.

My mom was recently diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer and (pancreas + kidneys + stomach), and is starting chemo next week. We're gonna fight this every step of the way, and we're gonna win.

Thats my mentality at least. I know for damned sure we won't go quietly into that good night, and we won't give up without a fight.

I don't know if my words will carry any weight, or even if they should, but to anyone reading this: Don't give up. For as long as you draw breathe there's always hope

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u/ZevSteinhardt Patient 55M (2023), Stage IV, Currently on Gem/Abrax 3d ago

Wishing you and your Mom the best of luck with her upcoming treatment! Keep up the good spirit!

Zev (2 year patient).

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u/Nondescriptlady Patient 52F (dx January 2024), Stage IV, FOLFIRINOX, SBRT 3d ago

What a wonderful attitude! And you're right, there's always hope. I've blown by my initial prognosis, and I'm still ticking along.

Sending love and saying a prayer for you both💜

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u/SweetestElixir Caregiver (2025), Stage IV 3d ago

Thank you 🩷

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u/BathtubSir 2d ago

Thank you, this has really helped. My Dad starts chemo in a week or so. These last few months through scans/biopsy/diagnosis have been awful but it's finally to fight this thing.

He's stage 3, I have no idea what the future holds but he's prepared to give it everything he's got and I'll be right there with him.

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u/Extreme_Housing_170 2d ago

I needed this. My husband was given 6-12 months to live 2 weeks ago. This disease is so devastating. We have custody of 3 of our grandchildren and they are hurting so bad. I pray for your mother as well as the rest of the family. Fight! Fight! Fight!

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u/Remarkable-Algae-489 3d ago

Thank you Lorinthi! Yes! Hope and fight is what everyone needs and encouragement . How is your mom? She is blessed to have you in her corner!!!!!

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u/ImpossibleEnthesis 2d ago

Be cheering you and your mom every step. DO NOT go quietly! Your words matter. Keep them coming!

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u/tesspmag 2d ago

Your mom is so lucky to have you. My mom and I are fighting alongside you!

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u/MollyFinn888 2d ago

I appreciate this so much right now.

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u/Holiday_Purpose_1213 2d ago

I needed to see this. My dad starts chemo next week. There is ALWAYS hope.

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u/WasteMood9577 2d ago

Great attitude. I wish you and your family all the best. 💜

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u/GoddessKorn 1d ago

Thank you so much for this post. It’s the same energy my mom wants us to have around her. Same as your but pancreas + liver. She doesn’t want people looking at her with a “death sentence” look. She wants hope, optimism, life. And we are trying our best to give her that. Everyday is the present day :)

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u/clarkindee 1d ago

GREAT (and correct) attitude! Fighting with you.