This is the first time I've been on this site, so please excuse me as i'm still trying to find my way around. My partner was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with multiple liver metastises xmas 2005. He wasn't offered any conventional treatment because the oncologist didn't beleive it would make any difference. We have researched and tried many complementary therapies, and 5 years later he is still alive and working doing building renovations. The oncologists and doctors openly say they can't understand why he is still alive. I have worked as a carer in a palliative care unit for the last four years, so have a lot of exposure to sickness, but its different when its someone you love dearly. Our biggest problem really is that the cancer has caused pancreatitis, which is really really painful. This is causing more damage to the pancreas and puts him in hospital on morphine and a drip as he cant eat or drink anything until the attack passes. We make vegetable juices 2x daily, as they are easy to digest and are full of vitamins and minerals, and we are now vegetarians (well I do sneak out and have a steak now and then!) I have lots of information on alternate therapies if anyone is interested. Currently my partner is on IV Vit C which really boosts his energy levels, and he injects himself with a mistletoe extract 2x weekly. Our longterm aim is for him to heal and us to set up a retreat in the countryside of Southwest Aust - a place of healing, peace and positivity! If I could give anyone any advice it would be this: don't panic, never regard cancer as a death sentence because many people do heal, trust your bodies innate ability to heal itself, be proactive in your treatment, ask questions, research, so you feel like you still are in control of your life and use your mind to help you heal - visualise yourself as healthy everyday. Your mind controls your body!. Some-one once said: there is no such thing as false hope, only goals we didn't reach. ALWAYS BELIEVE IN HEALING. Sorry, I didn't intend to write a book! I am really passionate about giving people hope because often the oncology environment isn't very hopeful. I would love to hear from others if I haven't scared you all off!! Rebecca ... View more