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    OptiquesJeff... Difficult health news..

    I thought I should let you all know what has been going on with my husband (OptiquesJeff here on PE), since I have been posting updates on fb, but not everyone here is on fb. I can't add too many more friends, since I am almost at my 5000 limit, but I can post updates here on this thread.

    Anyway.. I am very sad to report that Jeff is now facing pancreatic cancer. It's in his pancreas, some lymph nodes, duodinum and has metastisized into his liver. It is not operable, as is, so his oncologist is having him start chemo tomorrow to shrink the tumors, making them operable. We will know in 6 weeks if the chemo is working the way we need it to.

    Things have been very tough here, and are getting harder every day.
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    Studmuffin Scott Bails's Avatar
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    Oh, wow, Cyndee. So very sorry to hear this. I sincerely hope for the best possible outcome for you and Jeff, and I wish you and your family peace.

    You guys will be in my prayers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Bails View Post
    Oh, wow, Cyndee. So very sorry to hear this. I sincerely hope for the best possible outcome for you and Jeff, and I wish you and your family peace.

    You guys will be in my prayers.

    Scott
    Thank you Scott...

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    Cyndee, I think of Jeff and you often and will continue to do so, especially tomorrow as he begins treatment. Wishing for things to go the very best that they can for you both.

    Hugs, hope,

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    We're all wishing you the best, Cyndee.

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    Oh my God, I cannot image this happening to a loved one. I'm actually not very religious at all but I'll still pull out a prayer for Jeff. Sincerely very sorry to hear this news.
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    You guys will be in my thoughts.

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    Sad news. You two were really wonderful to me at NF and helped to make me feel welcome. Please send my best to Jeff, I wish him a full recovery.

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    Cyndee, I'm so very sorry to hear this news. I hope for successful treatment and a positive outcome. I wish there was more that I could do for you both.

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    Cyndee - all the best to Jeff and to you from Kay & I. Will be thinking about him as he starts his therapy, hoping for the best possible outcome.
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    He and you are definitely in my prayers Cyndee.

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    Thank you so much everyone... Your support means so much to us..

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    So sorry to hear, Cyndee. Positive vibes being sent to you and Jeff.

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    Been following this on FB and will continue to keep you two in our thoughts and prayers
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    Cyndee - sorry to hear of this news. Will definitely keep you two in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Cyndee,

    thanks for posting here (yeah, I'm a fb hater)...

    From your OP, it doesn't look good...

    Pancreas problems are definitely tough...

    Though I've got a buddy that has pancreatis and was diagnosed max 5 painful years... but that wazs 7 years ago, and he doesn't seem to be in pain when I see him around...

    Best of luck and courage for both of you...
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    I wish you all the best!
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    Sorry to hear it...I wish you all the best....

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    I'm on Facebook, but I hardly use it. There are things I rather like not to know about Facebook friends. I've joined it to keep in touch with some people and to learn about the health of some of them, but I'm not sure I want to know everything they think.

    Wishing Jeff all the best and you as well.

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    thank you all for your support.
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    thank you all for your support.
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    Hey Jeff. Hang in there, buddy. Obviously, we're all pullin' for ya.
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    All the best thoughts and prayers headed your way. For both of you.
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    Good luck today with the chemo. You both are in my thoughts and in my heart. *hugs*
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