Pancreatic cancer.

[mickd1961]

Less than three weeks ago a relative who I barely knew ( nephews wife ) aged 42, went into hospital to have a routine gallbladder operation.

They started the procedure and had to stop, she was riddled with cancer.

I’ve seen a photo of her taken last Wednesday or Thursday in hospital, she was smiling and actually still looking very well, she was a girl who carried a fair bit of weight and she looked no different to normal.

In the early hours of Sunday morning she passed away!

We’ve all been stunned at the speed at which she’s gone, breathtaking really.

I’m not here looking for sympathy because like I said, I didn’t really know her, I feel sad for her because she was apparently a very nice lady and I feel for my nephew who’s a very nice lad.

It’s more a warning about pancreatic cancer chaps.

Too much weight around the midriff, too much heavily processed food, too much general sugar intake and alcahol consumption are big triggers of this cancer.

She had only had stomach issues for a very few weeks beforehand, this cancer usually tears its head when it’s far too late.

A time for personal reflection for us I think.

[baggieal]

Awful Mick but no one should kid themselves - know somebody who died this week with throat cancer aged 43. Regularly did a 10 mile run each week and very fit plus didn’t drink, smoke and was healthy.

Everyone has a number and one of the biggest killers is still heart attacks caused by stress. My GP actually said red wine in moderation can be good for a person but knew this anyway.

Enjoy life as anyone can go anytime. Better to be enjoying life with not much as opposed to being tight and miserable and dropping dead with loads of dosh. Didn’t help Mr Hays Travel - he may as well been a dust man!

[boingy]

Lost my staffy three weeks ago with this. Showed up in his blood tests and he was fine wed morning, dead by Thursday afternoon.

[baggieal]

Lost my staffy three weeks ago with this. Showed up in his blood tests and he was fine wed morning, dead by Thursday afternoon.

Sorry to hear this Boingy - losing a well loved dog to many is more precious than a human dying. I get this!

[mickd1961]

Lost my staffy three weeks ago with this. Showed up in his blood tests and he was fine wed morning, dead by Thursday afternoon.

Really sorry to hear this mate.

[soulman101]

Lost my staffy three weeks ago with this. Showed up in his blood tests and he was fine wed morning, dead by Thursday afternoon.

Sorry to hear Boingy , losing your dog breaks your heart .

[soulman101]

Less than three weeks ago a relative who I barely knew ( nephews wife ) aged 42, went into hospital to have a routine gallbladder operation.

They started the procedure and had to stop, she was riddled with cancer.

I’ve seen a photo of her taken last Wednesday or Thursday in hospital, she was smiling and actually still looking very well, she was a girl who carried a fair bit of weight and she looked no different to normal.

In the early hours of Sunday morning she passed away!

We’ve all been stunned at the speed at which she’s gone, breathtaking really.

I’m not here looking for sympathy because like I said, I didn’t really know her, I feel sad for her because she was apparently a very nice lady and I feel for my nephew who’s a very nice lad.

It’s more a warning about pancreatic cancer chaps.

Too much weight around the midriff, too much heavily processed food, too much general sugar intake and alcahol consumption are big triggers of this cancer.

She had only had stomach issues for a very few weeks beforehand, this cancer usually tears its head when it’s far too late.

A time for personal reflection for us I think.

Sorry to hear about your nephews wife Mick and such a young age ,my wife lost her Nan with this awful cancer

[DaveP67 is back!]

Have a really close family member with it, has had treatment and is on Chemo, however the latest prognosis doesn’t look good, she was definitely not over weight, never smoked or drank. It’s a *******.

[Q165]

I pick up one of my granddaughters from school once a week. There was a man who used to pick up his nephew every day. He would walk a long way and was quite friendly. He seemed fit and fine. I was stunned when I was told he had suddenly died of pancreatic cancer. I am probably wrong but it seems that in the majority of cases it is picked up when it is too late. I know all cancers are dreadful but it would seem that this is a case where early well publicised screening ought to be available.

[boingy]

Sorry to hear this Boingy - losing a well loved dog to many is more precious than a human dying. I get this!

Thanks, unbelievable dog and definitely a best friend.