re: OT - Just found out my Mom has pancreatic cancer

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So sorry to hear that. My brother in laws dad has cancer. He had went to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas a few times. They do a great job.

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MD Anderson in Houston (they have other clinics around the country). They do a very good job.

The main thing is that she needs to have a lot of confidence in her treatment and her Doctors.....if that is at Hahira General or wherever it may be better than somewhere halfway across the country.

She also needs to be normal or as normal as possible......whatever emotions she is feeling are legitimate and those who love her need to support that. And she is going to need a lot of support no matter how strong and independent she is......pay attention to her and determine what she needs.....my sister had Cervical cancer and survived treatment for nearly 7 years and her doctors told us at least 4 of those were sheer will and positive attitude toward treatment.

It sucks. There aren't any words that make it not suck. Be strong, try to be normal, follow her lead and love her......and know that it isn't a death sentence...people survive. Hang in there.