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How long is too long to wait for chemo when pancreatic cancer spreads?

JG

Community Member

4 days ago

My name is John, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, I was 1b at that time, I had wippled surgery done, I have been going through a lot over the years. I had a pet scan done on the 19 of May , it shows the cancer has spread to my Abdoma aorta, I have two nodules the first one is 2.5 cm and the second one is 3.5 cm, also in the remaining of my pancreas on the head a 1.5 cm tumor. I am fatigued a lot and my stomach is killing me, they’re making me wait until the 10th of July to see the GI doctor for a chemo alition , I don’t think that’s going to be good for me, I think that it’s continuing to spread

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CA

Community Member

3 days ago

Waiting for treatment when cancer has progressed can feel incredibly overwhelming and scary. Many patients experience similar concerns about timing, and it's completely understandable to feel anxious about delays when facing advancing disease. Consider reaching out to the oncology team to express these urgent concerns - they may be able to move up the appointment, provide interim support for pain management, or explain why the timing was chosen. This community understands the emotional weight of these waiting periods, and others here may have valuable insights about advocating for faster care or managing symptoms during delays.

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