Seriously, May 2012 can go suck eggs.

[malibu]

I am sick of this month. Other than my birthday and Mother's Day, it's been nothing but bad news. My coworker died. A family friend died the same day. Now we just got the news yesterday that Husband Malibu's grandma was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. From the little we were told (and much Googling on Husband Malibu's part), it sounds like once they find it, it's too late. So more than anything, it sounds like she's been handed a death sentence. I have seen my H cry exactly three times since we hae been together (almost a decade), and the third time was last night while sittig in the dark on Toddler Malibu's rocking chair.

:-(

Cancer can go fuck itself.

[statlerwaldorf]

I'm so sorry. I would step away from google if you can.

[fussbucket]

Sorry Malibu its good you're all there to support each other. It sounds like you need it.

[malibu]

@statler: that's what I told him. He hasn't been on it since. But the stats at American Caner Society and Mayo clinic's sites weren't good.

[pittsmcgee]

Ugh I'm sorry. It does sound like a shit month. It's almost over, though!

[sweetd]

I'm sorry. It does sound like a shitty month for you. Will keep you and your family in our thoughts.

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[BettyBookWorm]

I am so sorry.

[tmonoxide]

Sorry for your rough times. Keeping all of you in my thoughts.

[Deleted]

I'm sorry.

[julie324]

I am so sorry, Malibu. You are right. Cancer needs to go fuck itself!

[geekgirl]

Sending lots of T&Ps your way, Malibu. ::hugs::

[beebeeeater]

I'm so sorry Malibu. The odds for pancreatic cancer aren't good, how sad for you and YH. I seriously teared up at your description of him sitting on the rocking chair crying in the dark.

If you need me, you know where to find me!

[Deleted]

Lots of T&Ps Malibu. Sorry this month is total suckage.

[partiallysunny]

I'm sorry malibu.

[malibu]

My best friend just told me her grandma died yesterday. May, you can go fuck yourself. Seriously. Every week it's more bad news. Is it June yet?

[interro]

I'm so sorry Malibu (((hugs)))

[moonfrogx]

Total lurker here - but I hope you'll read my response anyway! I do a ton of volunteer work revolving around pancreatic cancer as I lost my father to the disease 5 years ago. I'm so sorry your family is going through this, I know what it is like. Please feel free to reach out if you need any information or someone to talk to.

Please read on with the knowledge that I'm suggesting resources we didn't have when my dad was sick, and I regret that we didn't know about them then. It might not have changed the outcome, but it would have changed how I dealt with things. I do not benefit at all from the info provided below, I'm just a volunteer who wants to be sure that others have the info we never got until it was too late.

If you (or he) are interested in more information, www.pancan.org has all the updated stats and fact and lots of resources.

There is one resource your husband's family should really look into. It's call Patient and Liason Servinces (PALS) and it's free. It is an amazing resource, and they will treat you like family, I promise.

"Patient and Liaison Services (PALS) Program at 877-272-6226 or email us at [e-mail]. We will provide no-cost comprehensive disease information, as well as information on managing pain, diet and nutrition, clinical trials and so much more" (from http://www.pancan.org).

[malibu]

Thanks moonfrog, I will definitely take this information to my in-laws and husband!

[moonfrogx]

I hope they find it helpful - there are also survivor stories on the website - they do throw a little hope in there