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What a brave attitude, thank you for sharing. I too have been diagnosed with cancer, and like you, it's not death I'm afraid of, it's how I die, and we are fortunate to have such great care available to us. I find one of the hardest things is continuing to maintain a brave face for those around me. Outwardly I look quite well, but inwardly I'm struggling. Sending you love for your journey ahead. ❤️
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June
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I'm so sorry to hear your news and I hope you have some good support around you. My cancer is quite different but the anxiety is the same. It's great that you're reaching out to this community but also please reach out to the various agencies such as the Cancer Council and hospital counsellors, as well as your GP. I've been surprised at how much help is out there. Concentrate on the good things and good people in your life. This journey for you is at the beginning and I hope things will improve for you once you can get past the shock.
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June
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Thank you for replying. It's the unknown that I'm trying to get a handle on. At present I'm not experiencing pain and maybe I won't. As you say, everyone's body reacts differently. I'm so grateful to be pain free at this stage and am wondering if there are others that have escaped the pain. I'm living every day as best I can and with my dear friends and family, certainly much to be thankful for. Cheers JK
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June
Thank you Felicity, I have done that and everyone has been very helpful. I reached out through this forum because 10 years ago I had open heart surgery and I found this type of forum, where other patients shared their stories, to be very helpful. Cheers.
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May
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About 6 weeks ago I was diagnosed with aggressive pancreatic cancer and was told my timeline was in months. I had a stent put in between my pancreas and bile duct so that my body could clear the toxic build up. I've chosen no intervention given that I'm 81. While I felt very sick before the stent I've gradually improved and apart from severe lack of energy I'm doing ok and I'm very grateful. Pancreatic cancer is apparently a painful cancer but to date I'm not in pain but can't help feeling apprehensive about what is to come. It's like waiting for the next shoe to drop. I was wondering how others have dealt with this cancer and does everyone experience pain? Meanwhile I'm living every day as it comes but I welcome any insight which will help me prepare with what's ahead as my timeline creeps rapidly along. Many thanks and best wishes to everyone in their daily dealings with living with cancer.
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