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1. ~Snizz~

   I dont know. I think every case is different!
   good luck!

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
2. Stephen H

   Only the consulting physician can give you that information.

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
3. cheryl b

   even though two people have the same cancer type
   every cancer is different
   because every one responds differently
   I wish you the best
   but factors of how far along is the cancer is big determination
   try
   RCF LITE
   its a new chemotherapy in very light doses and is very successful most dr. wait until the cancer is far along before chemo starts this starts chemo early with very lite doses
   look into it
   it is fairly new

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
4. AMZMD

   This is a very tough question to answer. Not only because of the uncertainty, but also because of the emotion involved. Pancreatic cancer is one of those diseases that is usually only found after it has progressed very far and is quite aggressive. Chemotherapy treatment nowadays is very good at controlling growth and spread of tumors, and even helps with the pain and other effects of the tumor. The average life expectancy of advanced pancreatic cancer, from diagnosis, is anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. This is not an absolute fact, so there is still plenty of reason to keep hope alive. The best strategy is plan for the worst, but hope and FIGHT for the BEST.

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
5. ncbound

   my sister was diagnosed on 7/20 … the Dr. told me, not her, he does not have a crystal ball and cannot know when some one is going to pass.
   i asked him to be honest with me and tell me.
   his answer was 20 months.
   she had the Whipple surgery, just finished chemo and radiation and feels great…. regretfully that is the bad part of this cancer… no signs until it is to late.

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
6. ==cj==

   depends if it has metastasized and how far along the cancer has progressed…maybe 3 months to a couple of years…

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
7. Chup

   8 years ago there was no effective chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
   I do not know what the protocals are today but with out surgery the cancer will spread to the gall blader, liver and engulf the pancrease causing organ failure after a while.
   my mom lived 5 months, but she basically starved herself to death due to her depression. Met a lady who had the surgery and is still alive after 3 years. with out chemo.
   6 months to 1.5 years with out the surgery given innefective chemo, but once again, you need to do a LOT of research online to help you find if there is an effective chemotherapy drug for pancreatic cancer!!!

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
8. Amy M welcomed twins 12-7-08

   My grandma lived for 3 months. She had surgery too.

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
9. rockyfel

   if it spread to all the lymph nodes, probably about 2 to 3 months but everyone is different and everyone reacts to chemo differently.also what stages its in, some have been too live a long life when caught in the first stages.

   Posted on 21-Nov-09 at 9:23 pm | Permalink
10. Claire

    My step-dad has been in my life since I was 8 years old. He was diagnosed with T3 Pancreatic Cancer in April 09/ He was already yellow on colour. He had the whipple operation in may 09. He has never eaten a meal since the operation. He has never been well since the operation. Although the Doctors say that he is fine. There is no reason for him to not eat. He now weights 8st 7lbs. He is a sleep most of the time and does not eat at all apart from a segment of gratfruit. His urine is dark brown. He is being taken into hospital on monday. He smiles and winks at me when I visit but says nothing. My Mum needs lots of support as she feels alone at times. I hope the hospital can help him. We are so worried. How long will he be with us, I don’t know. We hope that suddenly he will start to eat and his body will heal and he will be back with us. So as to how long people live with cancer? It depends on the person and the type of cancer.

    Posted on 19-Dec-09 at 11:21 am | Permalink

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