Need some help folks
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From: Alexander City Alabama
Need some help folks Hi all,
This past weekend my family got some bad news.....my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer....she's putting on a good face and is very upbeat and is going to fight this mess but she needs some help....if you pray, please say one for her....
She's gona beat this stuff and get back to normal soon.....she's scheduled for surgery tomorrow for the docs to get a good look at what she's dealing with and will probably be back under the knife next week for the real deal where they'll get rid of the cancer.....
It's gonna be a long road and she's gonna be just fine, but please say a word for her.....and help her out with your prayers.
Thanks ya'll,
Greg
This past weekend my family got some bad news.....my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer....she's putting on a good face and is very upbeat and is going to fight this mess but she needs some help....if you pray, please say one for her....
She's gona beat this stuff and get back to normal soon.....she's scheduled for surgery tomorrow for the docs to get a good look at what she's dealing with and will probably be back under the knife next week for the real deal where they'll get rid of the cancer.....
It's gonna be a long road and she's gonna be just fine, but please say a word for her.....and help her out with your prayers.
Thanks ya'll,
Greg
she'll be in my prayers man. Best of luck to you and your family while yall get through this. My family and I went through it when my dad got cancer back in 2000 and its tuff at times but just keep the faith
Sorry to hear the bad news Greg. I've been in the same situation with my mom. I know exactly how you feel. Hopefully they found it in the early stages. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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From: Alexander City Alabama
I got to see her last night and she looks bad, as the jaundice has her skin really yellow, but thats only her appearance and her spirits are high....we talked for a bit and she said the operation will be next week....the Whipple procedure, very invasive but needed....
Thanks for the support folks......this has been a very trying time for my family and they would like me to thank you for your thoughts and prayers.....
Thanks folks,
Greg
Thanks for the support folks......this has been a very trying time for my family and they would like me to thank you for your thoughts and prayers.....
Thanks folks,
Greg
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Here's what the doctors are going to do:
The Whipple procedure today is very similar to Whipple's original procedure. It consists of removal of the distal half of the stomach (antrectomy), the gall bladder (cholecystectomy), the distal portion of the common bile duct (choledochectomy), the head of the pancreas, duodenum, proximal jejunum, and regional lymph nodes. Reconstruction consists of attaching the pancreas to the jejunum (pancreaticojejunostomy) and attaching the common bile duct to the jejunum (choledochojejunostomy) to allow digestive juices and bile to flow into the gastrointestinal tract and attaching the stomach to the jejunum (gastrojejunostomy) to allow food to pass through.
Using modern operating techniques, mortality from a Whipple procedure is around 5% nationwide....
She's got a hard road ahead......recovery is gonna be while.....
Thanks to everyone for the kind words....
Greg
The Whipple procedure today is very similar to Whipple's original procedure. It consists of removal of the distal half of the stomach (antrectomy), the gall bladder (cholecystectomy), the distal portion of the common bile duct (choledochectomy), the head of the pancreas, duodenum, proximal jejunum, and regional lymph nodes. Reconstruction consists of attaching the pancreas to the jejunum (pancreaticojejunostomy) and attaching the common bile duct to the jejunum (choledochojejunostomy) to allow digestive juices and bile to flow into the gastrointestinal tract and attaching the stomach to the jejunum (gastrojejunostomy) to allow food to pass through.
Using modern operating techniques, mortality from a Whipple procedure is around 5% nationwide....
She's got a hard road ahead......recovery is gonna be while.....
Thanks to everyone for the kind words....
Greg
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Update: My mom had surgery yesterday to check out the area the cancer is in and to have a stint put in the duct of the pancreas.....this will get rid of the jaundice and her stomach problems....we'll find out today when the proceedure to remove the cancer will be....
Thanks again for the support and thoughts....
Greg
Thanks again for the support and thoughts....
Greg
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Greg, Josh and I are thinking of you, your family and your mother. Thank you for the update. Let us know when the procedure is ok?
Btw, My uncle was diagnosed with 4th stage brain cancer last year with little chance of survival. He's doing really well now and has made a full recovery. I understand the hardship you are dealing with. I hope that your strength will carry you family through this all.
Btw, My uncle was diagnosed with 4th stage brain cancer last year with little chance of survival. He's doing really well now and has made a full recovery. I understand the hardship you are dealing with. I hope that your strength will carry you family through this all.
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Got the word last night that my mom will have her surgery on Wednesday April 12th.....after her surgery last week, she's doing much better....the juandice is going away quickly and she's feeling much much better....getting stronger for the big one next week.....
Thanks for the thoughts,
Greg
Thanks for the thoughts,
Greg