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Advise needed please..... What is this ?

 
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JC
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:09 pm    Post subject: Advise needed please..... Reply with quote
Hi - this is the first time I have posted. My motherinlaw has pancreatic cancer (diagnosed Dec) and is very poorly at the moment. She is losing lots of weight (currently 5.5 stone) and is being sick a lot. She can't go to the toilet and is in a lot of pain.

My question is what to expect from now? We realise she will not get better but it is hard seeing her so ill. I need to understand what to expect so that I can support my husband through this.

Can anyone let me know whether this is nearing the final stages for her?

Thanks.
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4VGA
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Joined: 31 Jul 2006
Posts: 13
PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Advise needed please..... Reply with quote
hi
well sorry to hear about you mom in law....i have lost 3 famliy members to this cancer...my dad in the last year....the bathroom problem is most likely being caused by all the pain meds she is on...just get her to eat fruit .also has the cancer showed up in other organs....just be looking for
yellow of her eyes and skin...it is hard to say i have seen three people pass from this and each was a little difft..take care and i will think of you
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freeio
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Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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Location: Guntersville, Alabama
PostPosted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:07 am    Post subject: For that, they have me on Glycolax Reply with quote
I have Stage IV Pancreatic cancer, and the pain killers cause very difficult constipation. My Gastroenterologist prescribed Glycolax (Polyethelyne Glycol 3350) which helps maintain lots of water in the intestines, which helps things move. It is not a cure-all, and it is not a quick thing, but at least there is motility.

I take 17 grams of it in fruit juice, twice a day, and it makes ta great difference. I hope this helps.

Cheers!

Marty
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28 days of radiation
56 days of Chemo using Xeloda
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