Friday Update
Hey there everyone. I am pleased to announce that after almost 2 weeks, the nausea has subsided. Now when I wake up and my stomach is upset it’s because I need to eat breakfast. That is a HUGE relief. The downside to things is that, I guess because I’ve lost so much weight, I am still very dizzy. It’s worse at times, better at others, but sometimes I just stand up and end up having to sit back down to avoid falling. I’m moving very slowly, deliberately often with MaryBeth holding my arm by my side to make sure I don’t fall.
On the treatment side of things, I am scheduled for my first radiation treatment on Monday. The idea being to blast only the tumor with high dose radiation. According to the radiation oncologist, the most likely side effect will be fatigue (but nausea and vomiting may also occur). One good thing about this is that my next chemo treatment has been pushed back another week.
That’s about it. I’m looking forward to tomorrow as my brother and sister are coming down to visit. It will be nice to see them.
Merle
Hi I’m the first timer writing to you. I’m been reading your site since my friend diagnosed stage 4 pancreatic cancer which is not operable at this point.
He is fine after 6 months chemo last year. But he got complication- delayed radiation injured two months after he received high dose radiation (only two times of treatment in a week and that is). He currently have good CA 19/9 standing but the tissue in the junction of his stomach, duodenum, and small intestine are burned or swelling which caused serious abdominal pain and weight loss due to malabsorption.
Not to discouraging you … but check out the complication and discuss it with your doctor.
Best Wishes!!!