I just found out my Grandmomma has pancreatic cancer and I'm wondering how long she has left?

Question

My Grandmomma was diagnosed this past Wednesday with pancreatic cancer. They did a scan and found that she has a soft ball sized tumor that is growing into her pancreas, liver, and digestive tract. The only real symptoms she's had were weight loss and a "hard abdomen". She is going in on Monday to have her stomach rerouted so that she can eat. They plan on starting chemo as well. Needless to say the whole family is devastated. She is taking things much better than any of us are. At this stage of cancer, about how long does she have left? I know there isn't an exact number that can be given, but if you've dealt with this, or know someone who has, any advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Average is 9 months.  Chemo will help prolong her life but can also make it more miserable.  If she can tolerate the chemotherapy, she may go 1-2 years.  It is a terrible disease, and I am sorry. There are only rare reports of people living longer than 2 years with metastatic (spread) pancreatic cancer.  Spend time with her while she still feels okay.

Answer 2

My grandma has cancer too and she isnt supposed to have long left ...im not sure how long urs has but i would just spend as much time as you can with her rite now and cherish every moment of it i would also get her in church and get saved if she isnt already and that way you can see her in heaven again......if you need to tlk to someone just email or IM me ill always be here! hope i helped

Answer 3

My big sister died valentines day 2007. I lost my best friend. I myself have been treated for primary brain cancer. Which means that most of my brain because of a tumor was removed. This was only 2 weeks ago. In my experience I have found that keeping a positive attitude and a good outlook on life , staying happy and finding little things to laugh about helps you feel better, and getting upset with the cancer, and saying to yourself daily, I am not going to allow you cancer to take me away from my loved ones. Then sit down and pray for help, have trust

in the ones that are treating you. I hope this helps, keep up your spirits keep a positive attitude.Do not letgrandmaa see you upset about her health.  

Answer 4

I'm very sorry to say it is worst cancer to get.  I had two aunts one on each side of the family with this horrible cancer.  The first one past away over 20 yrs. ago when it wasn't very common and hard to diagnosis.  She finally ended at Mayo clinic and they diagnosed it with exploratory surgery and just closed her up because it had spread.  She only lived about 6, months from that day.  My second aunt had it 4 yrs ago, again it was diagnosed late but they gave her hope.  They were sending her Fermilab for treatment - but she only had one treatment and became very sick she also only lived about 1 year.  The key to this deadly cancer is to diagnose in the earliest of the stages.  Most patients depending on the stage live no longer than 5 years.  You can only hope, miracles do happen.  I wish you and your family  strength on this journey, always fight.

Answer 5

Well my uncle died of cancer. It went off and on for 6 years. Hopefully she will be a cancer surviver.  

Answer 6

I don't know, but if that happened to me I would NOT go through kemo just to die. Sadly, pancreatic cancer is pretty fast, well, maybe it's not so sad afterall; you don't have to live years with pain and stuff...

Answer 7

as of now all yu have to do is moral support and spriritual support, pancreatic cancer is still uncured. 'coz pancreas produce enzymes and hormones and if its malfunction it would trigger the condition on her digestive system... everyone of us dont know how long 'coz it depends on the patient's condition well if she cud still nourished herself then its good. but if she really cant.. well its gods prevail.. just pray!