Dan

My story is about my husband

This event took place between 10 July 2023 to 12 March 2025

The Discovery

My husband was diagnosed as being a Diabetic in December 2023, onset, very sudden. We didn’t know at the time but that can be a sign. He went to one Dr which thought he had a bowel obstruction, next Dr did a CT scan and we were told he had a large tumor on the tail of his Pancreas. We were told at diagnosis that the tumor was inoperable, it was wrapped around several arteries. He did chemo every 2 weeks and would come home with a pump. Then he went through radiation. He had a worse time with the radiation that chemo. His numbers came down to close to normal range, he had seven good months, did whatever he wanted. In September of 2024, after having lab work, they found that his numbers had increased significantly. They recommended a different chemo which did not seem to be helping. In February he started testing for a clinical trial, at some point one of the test results disqualified him. Everything went downhill from there, He became very lethargic, wasn’t eating and not drinking much. He started to get ascites and had to get his stomach pumped numerous times. The Dr recommended hospice in March 6th, hospice came on March 9th and he passed March 12th at 64 years old.

The Impact of Time

If you research pancreatic cancer, the survival rate is so low, he and our family were so thankful that he got 20 months to make more memories and spend as much time as possible with each other. I think sometimes it takes something like cancer to show People that life can change so quickly, especially with Pancreatic Cancer. Live life to the fullest, don’t hold grudges and love your family like there is no tomorrow!