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I agree, the paper bag on our head protects us and allows us to hope. When hope is gone, what else is there? I am so sorry that your dad has reached this point in his journey. I would encourage you...

I don't know how much you have explained to the childen, when my mom was diagnosed, a social worker told us not to refer to her as being sick. She said we should state that mom has cancer so that...

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad. Your description was beautiful and your dad left his earth surrounded by love...as it should be. Hugs to you and your family and prayers for healing.

Oh Queensville...grief can be so sneaky! I am so sorry you are having a sad day. I wish I could give you a real hug, instead of the virtual kind! You have been an amazing support to so many...you are...

Lorian~ My heart breaks for you and the speed with which this disease took your mom. I remember how the first couple of month after diagnosis we were all in shock and after losing my mom...shock...

ProudDaughter...you are too fighting with them! Sometimes I think the fight of the caregivers is more taxing. We have to alter our lives completely (which we do gladly) and watch those we love the...

I am glad to hear that your pancreas is normal...it is hard to live with the anxiety produced by a pancan scare or diagnosis. Stay well!

Oh Steven! you energizer bunny, you! Yay for beating back the sepsis and for having a wife who is no shrinking violet. Prayers that his strength starts to improve and that at some point in all this...

I am sorry for your loss, Klondike! I wish I had answers for you, but grief is a process and a very individual one. I have been struggling since losing my mom 2 months ago and am not sure I am in any...

I am so sorry, Ester! Hope his passing was peaceful and that you will be comforted by many loved ones during this time. Hugs to you!

Another hopeful...I wish I had answers for you. The best advice I can give is to be completely honest with your dr. about your level of fatigue. My mom struggled to eat as well...the hard thing was...

I am so sorry, Joyce! It is so hard to watch someone we love who had been so vibrant be forced to fade. I know too well the range of emotions you are feeling and hope for peace and comfort for your...

My mom was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer one year ago today...on my daughter's sixth birthday. Today she is seven and preparing for her birthday and thinking how overwhelming and...

Hoping that your fears will not be realized. We are here if you need us, but hoping that you will not. Please keep us posted, we do like to hear good news when we can get it!

I am so sorry for the sadness and hurt that you and your husband are feeling right now. I so wish all the suffering that people with this disease go through could be helped...that better treatments...

Oh Lisa Renee! I so hoped Steven was doing better and your absence from this forum was for happy reasons. I wish I had answers for you...at the end, we would have loved to have mom home, but we also...

Jody, so glad you found a regimen that seems to be working to control the pain. That is good news! I hope you have many more pain free days. So glad to read your update, they always give my heart a...

My mom had symptoms for awhile and it took about 2-3 months to get an accurate diagnosis. Once diagnosed on May 14th of last year, she started chemo and radiation on June 14th. It seems to be at...

Yay, Carol! I am so happy for you and your husband...soak up the sun, love and relaxation. I hope your weekend is awesome!

The beauty of passing on is that your dad now understands everything. He knows what is and was in your heart and when he needed to be loved as he transitioned out of this world, you were there. Guilt...