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Originally Posted by MassNerd
I believe he said Stage 4 pancreatic cancer , which is very bad news. <10% survival rate. But I hope he beats the odds!
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It's just awful news. Lost my grandmother to it. She was cruising around enjoying life up until a week before she died. No idea she even had it, or, she hid it VERY well. With a 10% survival rate it would be a tough choice for me. Treat aggressively and have a 90% chance of death and a 100% chance of being absolutely F'ing miserable for the last months of my life. Or, accept the hand I've been dealt and enjoy the last days to the fullest, without all the chemo and other treatments, and probably feel pretty good for 90% of those last days. Theres an excellent chance one could be laying in a hospital bed, bald, barfing, and losing the battle. Thinking to one's self "I could be a on beach right now sipping a fruity cocktail and playing with the grandkids." I respect the Hell out of those who choose to fight. I dont know that I'd have it in me.