Have a question for the group. My mother is 83 years old. She was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer in November, after dealing with gall bladder symptoms for about a year.
They found a 2cm tumor on the head of her pancreas, performed a procedure to put in a stent as her gall bladder duct was blocked, and did a biopsy. She underwent two round of chemotherapy, which almost killed her.
She then was told in January she’d have six to nine months without chemotherapy and nine to twelve months with chemotherapy.
So, she’s in the “honeymoon” phase right now, with her stent allowing her to eat normally, she’s done with the chemo symptoms, has hair, and just went to Hawaii with a friend.
That said, what are peoples’ experiences with elderly patients not undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer?
Does it cause a gradual decline or is the onset more sudden?
In your opinion, when should she start to feel bad again? She’s actually asking me. But at the same time, she’s telling me she’s thinking she’ll live another two to five years.
Thanks!!