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I went to meet with Palliative care yesterday. I was worried when the first called thinking it was "End of life" She helped me understand that in my case it will be about pain control during my fight. When I got there they spent a good hour with me and it was great information. Because I have pain already from the cancer, they had already given me Oxy. I don't love pills, so I only take it when I need it.
They will eventually give me something stronger, however if I get to a point where I do not like taking all the pills, they have an injection of pain meds that go straight to the nerves near my pancreas. It tends to last on average of 6 months. I told her that I will eventually want to try that because I just don't like taking pills.

This has been such a slow process I unleashed a little yesterday in an email to the Oncologist. Because of where I live. They want to transfer me to a place closer. But. That closer place can't even get me in until the 12th. I was already diagnosed at the end of May. I'm tired of waiting for things to get moving. That July 12th appointment will just be meeting the new Oncology team. It won't even be about "Hey, lets get your port in" Or "Hey, lets get you started" So, I emailed him and asked him if he could just let me stay there so I could get started sooner and I'd just drive the extra distance. His Nurse wrote me back yesterday to tell me they are trying to work it out. Either they will ask the other hospital to find a way to get me in sooner or treat me there.
 
I went to meet with Palliative care yesterday. I was worried when the first called thinking it was "End of life" She helped me understand that in my case it will be about pain control during my fight. When I got there they spent a good hour with me and it was great information. Because I have pain already from the cancer, they had already given me Oxy. I don't love pills, so I only take it when I need it.
They will eventually give me something stronger, however if I get to a point where I do not like taking all the pills, they have an injection of pain meds that go straight to the nerves near my pancreas. It tends to last on average of 6 months. I told her that I will eventually want to try that because I just don't like taking pills.

This has been such a slow process I unleashed a little yesterday in an email to the Oncologist. Because of where I live. They want to transfer me to a place closer. But. That closer place can't even get me in until the 12th. I was already diagnosed at the end of May. I'm tired of waiting for things to get moving. That July 12th appointment will just be meeting the new Oncology team. It won't even be about "Hey, lets get your port in" Or "Hey, lets get you started" So, I emailed him and asked him if he could just let me stay there so I could get started sooner and I'd just drive the extra distance. His Nurse wrote me back yesterday to tell me they are trying to work it out. Either they will ask the other hospital to find a way to get me in sooner or treat me there.
It is insanely frustrating. I wish I had awesome advice, but I don’t.
Just don’t be afraid to push and be a pain in the assβ€”the squeaky wheel gets the remission. ❀️
 
I went to meet with Palliative care yesterday. I was worried when the first called thinking it was "End of life" She helped me understand that in my case it will be about pain control during my fight. When I got there they spent a good hour with me and it was great information. Because I have pain already from the cancer, they had already given me Oxy. I don't love pills, so I only take it when I need it.
They will eventually give me something stronger, however if I get to a point where I do not like taking all the pills, they have an injection of pain meds that go straight to the nerves near my pancreas. It tends to last on average of 6 months. I told her that I will eventually want to try that because I just don't like taking pills.

This has been such a slow process I unleashed a little yesterday in an email to the Oncologist. Because of where I live. They want to transfer me to a place closer. But. That closer place can't even get me in until the 12th. I was already diagnosed at the end of May. I'm tired of waiting for things to get moving. That July 12th appointment will just be meeting the new Oncology team. It won't even be about "Hey, lets get your port in" Or "Hey, lets get you started" So, I emailed him and asked him if he could just let me stay there so I could get started sooner and I'd just drive the extra distance. His Nurse wrote me back yesterday to tell me they are trying to work it out. Either they will ask the other hospital to find a way to get me in sooner or treat me there.

Just think, we can pool our meds soon. None of this borrowing off me, you little junkie. ;)
 
It is insanely frustrating. I wish I had awesome advice, but I don’t.
Just don’t be afraid to push and be a pain in the assβ€”the squeaky wheel gets the remission. ❀️
Yeah. Sometimes pushing is hard for me. But once I have had enough, I'm good at it.
Just think, we can pool our meds soon. None of this borrowing off me, you little junkie. ;)
LMAO. Pharm party!
 
I went to meet with Palliative care yesterday. I was worried when the first called thinking it was "End of life" She helped me understand that in my case it will be about pain control during my fight. When I got there they spent a good hour with me and it was great information. Because I have pain already from the cancer, they had already given me Oxy. I don't love pills, so I only take it when I need it.
They will eventually give me something stronger, however if I get to a point where I do not like taking all the pills, they have an injection of pain meds that go straight to the nerves near my pancreas. It tends to last on average of 6 months. I told her that I will eventually want to try that because I just don't like taking pills.

This has been such a slow process I unleashed a little yesterday in an email to the Oncologist. Because of where I live. They want to transfer me to a place closer. But. That closer place can't even get me in until the 12th. I was already diagnosed at the end of May. I'm tired of waiting for things to get moving. That July 12th appointment will just be meeting the new Oncology team. It won't even be about "Hey, lets get your port in" Or "Hey, lets get you started" So, I emailed him and asked him if he could just let me stay there so I could get started sooner and I'd just drive the extra distance. His Nurse wrote me back yesterday to tell me they are trying to work it out. Either they will ask the other hospital to find a way to get me in sooner or treat me there.
Push for what is best for you. On top of everything you are going through, the worry of things not moving is the last thing you need
 
I went to meet with Palliative care yesterday. I was worried when the first called thinking it was "End of life" She helped me understand that in my case it will be about pain control during my fight. When I got there they spent a good hour with me and it was great information. Because I have pain already from the cancer, they had already given me Oxy. I don't love pills, so I only take it when I need it.
They will eventually give me something stronger, however if I get to a point where I do not like taking all the pills, they have an injection of pain meds that go straight to the nerves near my pancreas. It tends to last on average of 6 months. I told her that I will eventually want to try that because I just don't like taking pills.

This has been such a slow process I unleashed a little yesterday in an email to the Oncologist. Because of where I live. They want to transfer me to a place closer. But. That closer place can't even get me in until the 12th. I was already diagnosed at the end of May. I'm tired of waiting for things to get moving. That July 12th appointment will just be meeting the new Oncology team. It won't even be about "Hey, lets get your port in" Or "Hey, lets get you started" So, I emailed him and asked him if he could just let me stay there so I could get started sooner and I'd just drive the extra distance. His Nurse wrote me back yesterday to tell me they are trying to work it out. Either they will ask the other hospital to find a way to get me in sooner or treat me there.
Waiting is the toughest part. I hope they can speed things up for the place that is closer to you. :heart:
 
Push for what is best for you. On top of everything you are going through, the worry of things not moving is the last thing you need

I can't believe you've just made a sensible post on Lit! I never thought this day would come! ;)
 
I went to meet with Palliative care yesterday. I was worried when the first called thinking it was "End of life" She helped me understand that in my case it will be about pain control during my fight. When I got there they spent a good hour with me and it was great information. Because I have pain already from the cancer, they had already given me Oxy. I don't love pills, so I only take it when I need it.
They will eventually give me something stronger, however if I get to a point where I do not like taking all the pills, they have an injection of pain meds that go straight to the nerves near my pancreas. It tends to last on average of 6 months. I told her that I will eventually want to try that because I just don't like taking pills.

This has been such a slow process I unleashed a little yesterday in an email to the Oncologist. Because of where I live. They want to transfer me to a place closer. But. That closer place can't even get me in until the 12th. I was already diagnosed at the end of May. I'm tired of waiting for things to get moving. That July 12th appointment will just be meeting the new Oncology team. It won't even be about "Hey, lets get your port in" Or "Hey, lets get you started" So, I emailed him and asked him if he could just let me stay there so I could get started sooner and I'd just drive the extra distance. His Nurse wrote me back yesterday to tell me they are trying to work it out. Either they will ask the other hospital to find a way to get me in sooner or treat me there.
Good Luck Sassy... I know it's difficult to deal with medical people at times.. I hope you get results soon. I really do
 
I went to meet with Palliative care yesterday. I was worried when the first called thinking it was "End of life" She helped me understand that in my case it will be about pain control during my fight. When I got there they spent a good hour with me and it was great information. Because I have pain already from the cancer, they had already given me Oxy. I don't love pills, so I only take it when I need it.
They will eventually give me something stronger, however if I get to a point where I do not like taking all the pills, they have an injection of pain meds that go straight to the nerves near my pancreas. It tends to last on average of 6 months. I told her that I will eventually want to try that because I just don't like taking pills.

This has been such a slow process I unleashed a little yesterday in an email to the Oncologist. Because of where I live. They want to transfer me to a place closer. But. That closer place can't even get me in until the 12th. I was already diagnosed at the end of May. I'm tired of waiting for things to get moving. That July 12th appointment will just be meeting the new Oncology team. It won't even be about "Hey, lets get your port in" Or "Hey, lets get you started" So, I emailed him and asked him if he could just let me stay there so I could get started sooner and I'd just drive the extra distance. His Nurse wrote me back yesterday to tell me they are trying to work it out. Either they will ask the other hospital to find a way to get me in sooner or treat me there.
Good, I'm glad they're trying to get you in sooner, Sassy, it is so frustrating the waiting on them, just stay on them!! :heart:πŸ€—πŸ€—
 
So this is what happens when I disappear. :(
*hugs Sassy hard*
I am sorry you are going through this. I also know that you are going to get through.
You know where I am and how to get a hold of me if you need anything.
πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–
 
But on that note. My Oncologist called yesterday to tell me that he went to a Pancreatic cancer conference last month and it was basically for people like me. Who caught their cancer early and are okay to have surgery. He said that new studies show that having surgery first can offer a better chance for living longer. So. He wants to do the surgery first. My current surgeon is on vacation and wont be back until the end of the month. So, they reached out to one of his colleagues to find out if he would be able to do it sooner.
I meet with another Oncology team closer to me on the 12th and my current Oncologist believes he will say the same thing.

I really liked the surgeon I met with. I am sad that he is on Vacation.
But I am so tired of waiting.
I'm scared as hell though.
 
Bless you, Sassy. What an awful situation.
My partner at work had his cancer caught early and they removed 22 would-be /could be tumours from his bowel in February. He's now on medication but back at work and looking as though he's fully fit again.
 
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