Tuesday, November 09, 2004         Jade_Eyed_Angel01 My darling Mom at the age of 62,was diagnosed with PC in October 2000.From that time on I researched,spoke to Doctors,nurses,others in the same situation as I was in and became her caregiver.She was on a clinical trial that worked  wonders but eventually became toxic to her.Then was treated with Gemzar without success.She quit chemo in April 2001.Her Oncologist (I refer to him as "The Mastermind") refused to give up on her and placed her on a "cocktail" of meds not consisting of chemo.She was originally given 4 months to live,but now,16 months later,she's still with us.She has so much determination and strength,courage,grace and independance.She managed to work and raise two children on her own and gave everything for her kids.Now it's time to give back to her for all the love she's given me.My dream of having her walk me down the aisle came true two weeks before her diagnosis.My Mom is the one person in my life that I've learned the most from.She is not only my Mom,but my best friend as well.Despite what she's going through,she still smiles like crazy,cracks dirty jokes,and worries about everyone else except herself.We have always been very close,twins I would say!!And as much as it hurts me to see her go through this,the past chemo,endless procedures,the ICU,the ER,I would never give up caregiving.On this site I have met some marvelous ,sweet people with hearts of gold.I consider each and every one of them my family.I care for them as if I've known them for 20 years.I love you all,and I love you Mom   Update: Mom passed away February 20th,2002 Mom,you've earned your wings,I'm so proud of you.You fought long and hard and to me you will always be a Survivor! I know you are now my Guardian Angel.Mom you were the best Mother anyone could ever ask for,and my very best friend.I LOVE YOU MOM   Personal interests include: My Esthetics business,Travel,Snorkeling,Jet Skiing,Research,Writing poetry,and most of all...Harleys!!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2003         Bev-Mgr Hi, my name is Bev and my boyfriend Phil was diagnosed with pc in January 2002 and given 22 weeks to live.  He is 40 years old and has so much of life yet to live.  I joined this group so that I could learn what to expect and get help when we need it.  Never having been through a serious illness like this, I appreciate any and all suggestions/comments.  Together, Phil and I are determined NOT to give up the fight, no matter what.  We DO believe in miracles and hope that we will be blessed with one and BEAT THIS BEAST ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!   Update: My darling Phil lost his battle to pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, December 16th at 3:20pm.  He fought a valiant fight and he will live in my heart forever.  We never let pc stand in the way of our happiness.  We married and loved and made many, many memories right up until the end.  I love you Philbilly!!!!!  Always and forever!

Tuesday, October 01, 2002         Betty HEY........this is Betty........ First of all I would like to share this special day with all of "Our Little Family". Today, September 30, 2002 is mine and Junior's 2nd Wedding Anniversary. I spent a lot of today at the cemetary. I had a little celebration for us. I let go a special message balloon bouquet, and the wind took it straight to Heaven, (so I know Junor got it), I wrote him a letter and burried it in his grave, I made him a floral arrangement with the bride and groom from our Wedding cake. I took our Wedding Photo Album, to the cemetary with me, so we could look at all the pictures together (this used to be a favorite pasttime of ours). Happy Anniversary Baby. I LOVE you and I miss you so much. I'll be with you soon.................... I joined this site to hear from people that has PC and that has LOVED ones that is afflicted with this disease. To talk and to listen about "THE BEAST" (since we knew nothing). But mostly for moral and grief support. And believe me, everyone on here is compassionate and caring. My darlin' husband had pancreatic cancer for 11 1/2 months, that we know of, before he lost the battle on June 22,2002. I think he probably had it months before he was diagnosed. We just didn't know he had it. I have done all of my research on pancreatic cancer after Junor died, because we didn't have access to a computer before. My friend, Donna, who lives in Ga. sent me a web-tv to use and that is how I do my research. I guess I just wanted to know if there was anything that we could have done different. We could have, but I don't know if the outcome would have been any different. I still think GOD had other plans for Junior. As you can see my life revolved around Junior. He was my everything! .................... This page is suppose to be a bio, so here goes ..... I have 3 sisters and 2 brothers. I have a daughter, Anntoinette, but she prefers to be called Toni, her husband, Freddy, they have 3 daughters: Debra Ann, who is 19 years old, Jessica Kay, who is 18 years old, Lisa Marie, who is almost 17 years old, and a son Kenneth Earl who is almost 15 years old, they also have a little boy that they have raised since he was 6 months old, Travis, who is now 6 years old, and last but not least by far, is Debra's son, Austin, who is 7 months old, (me and Junior call him BUBBA). This is mine and Junior's 1st and only Great Grandchild and he LOVED him so much. When BUBBA came to the hospital to visit, no one was allowed to hold him but PAW PAW.................... My personal intrests include, going to Church, watching NASCAR races, and collecting anything Dale Earnhardt #3. I used to crochet, but I haven't made anything recently (not in the mood). We used to go camping and fishing but he got too sick. Me and Junior used to be really involved with The Ohio Country and Western Music Association Inc., and working at fundraisers and benifit shows. I used to go out singing KAROKE, but I quit that when Junior got sick .................... So, thats all folks! .................... God Bless You All ..... Betty

Wednesday, December 13, 2006         Raks 7 December 2006 Anita   Hi, my name is Anita I am 48 years old diagnosed with PC in Aug 2006 had surgery and now having adjuvant chemo to assist with survival.  I live in Gisborne, New Zealand.  Gisborne is a samll town in NZ and I have not met anyone with PC here so this site is wonderful.  I have a wonderful husband,Mac and two beautiful daughters Amii and Janna, and two lovely granchildren Jordan and Chloe.  I am lucky I have returned to work but get very tired but have a good boss who lets me go when I need. I work for the Ministry of Justice (Courts) as the Victim Adviser covering three courts.  I deal with victims of crime from as young as 5 I help them Court processes etc.  Life is good.   cheers Anita:-)

Thursday, July 05, 2007         abuelita0118 July 5, 2007 Good Morning, Rose Anna is my step-daughter who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 15.  Today she is 21 and has been given two - three weeks to live. Her and I have made a pact to hang in ther until the lord has decided to take her home.  All I do these days is so out of character for me. I am so useless with not being able to FIX this. Having raised Rose Anna and her siblings along with my two was a hand full, but it got done. Most of the family has moved, married gave me beautiful grandchildren and continue to give me grief, but thats part of being a parent. Well, Rose Anna is in family hospice and i am forever praying for my family to be able to accept that she is so sick. Her weight has dropped down to 66 lbs., not able to eat, and on top of all of that she broke her right femor. al she was doing was reaching for something, twisted the wrong way and POP, this was a result of bone legions that weakened her leg that it just broke. The doctors/surgeons replaced her right femor with a rod and gave her a hip replacement.  What a trooper she came home in 13 days and started to use her walker the next day.  Rose Anna has given everyone around her support, as friends, relatives, some coming out of the woodwork!   My name is Mary Ann and I am Rose's caretaker, step-mother, friend, consoler, fear adjuster and what ever she needs me to be.  I am devastated by this last asking "how much longer" to you think I have. All of this time and hard work to stay well, and to have a life that she is proud of seem to have just been to short. I know that in my heart of hearts that she has experienced much more than any other teenager has. I gave her the opportunity (against dad's wishes) to so many things life has to offer a young woman, and she intends to put this in her Memory Book. Preparing for death, all the education, religion, and hospice has been the most difficult task in my life to do. Putting all my fears in the hands of the same loving God, who blessed me with her has given me the strength to bear it. I very grateful for this group and i apologies for not keeping posted.  You are all in my prayers each and everyday.   Peace & Love, MARY ANN