How I Found Out I had Pancreatic Cancer - Matthew | The Patient Story
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Published 2024-03-22
In this cancer vlog, he shares how how he was initially misdiagnosed because doctors assumed his symptoms were from his Crohn’s disease. After his diagnosis, Matthew underwent different combination chemotherapy treatments, including FOLFIRINOX and GAP
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[Video Chapters]
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The beginning process of my diagnosis
01:56 Experiencing my first symptoms
07:14 Going to the doctor with my symptoms
12:00 They said “you definitely don’t have cancer”
14:15 Finding out I had pancreatic cancer
16:10 Preparing for surgery
16:52 They found a tumor
17:22 My tumor was inoperable at that time
19:50 Starting chemotherapy
21:23 My side effects
25:48 My life expectancy now
27:00 I beat the odds twice
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How I Found Out I had Pancreatic Cancer - Matthew | The Patient Story
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All Comments (21)
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My father lived another 20 years after pancreatic cancer and 2 whipple surgeries. He died at 83. One of the longest surviving patients in the world at the time. Good luck to you Matthew, it can happen.
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As a nurse going on 30 years, I’ve seen patients beat the “odds”… I’m rooting for you ❤
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Pancreatic cancer survivor here 🙋♀️ After a huge chevron scar in my belly I am still around and no signs of ca. Love not being part of the statistics 😊❤❤❤
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My dad's pancreas was completely destroyed by the tumour. He was given 3 months, but went on to live a further 24 years and passed away when he was 77. Wishing you all the best.
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Dear God, please watch over this young man. Amen
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My dentist has pancreatic cancer, and they did a Whipple on him as soon as he could, he was right back to work he was 63 when he found out he had the cancer he's 66 and still going strong. I hope you live to be 100 and blow the statistics out of the water. You're one of the good guys I can tell.
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I just gave my phone screen a kiss. Consider yourself kissed and cared about by a total stranger. ❤
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My husband passed from pancreatic cancer a month ago yesterday, at 35 years old. It was found in November, and only folfirinox was offered. After 2 rounds of chemo, the doctors had nothing else to offer, so he started hospice. I'm so glad that your doctors advocated for you and that you're still here. ❤
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My aunt had pancreatic cancer in the early 80's when she was pregnant. She's still alive today and doing great (and so his her son). I hope you are as blessed as she was on your journey.
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My neighbor is an oncologist. He is the most caring and positive person I have ever met, despite being surrounded by death. When asked, he said the human spirit plays a large part in the cure for cancer. You exude that spirit my friend. Be well and live a long life and continue to spread your story of hope.
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My best friend’s good friend had PC at 45. He had surgery and has been healthy since then. He will celebrate his 80th birthday soon. I wish you and all those inflicted all the best from the bottom of my heart. Myself a bc survivor, 13 years cancer free.❤
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My mom had the whipple surgery 19 years ago. She’s turning 82 soon! You’ve got this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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My ex-husband had a Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer and lived 15 more active and happy years.
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What a beautiful young man. I hope he lives many many wonderful years.
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I went to high school with Matt and he was always a positive and entertaining kid. I can’t imagine the hell he’s been through. Hearing him tell his story is very emotionally touching and it goes without saying that it felt so joyous to hear about the success of his treatment. Loved his message at the end about enjoying life too. Hopefully advancements in treatment and detection for this cancer will continue to get better. Thanks to him for sharing his story.
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I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer, he was 62 years old. He had the whipple surgery but died five months from diagnosis. He was just semi retired and a rock solid intimidating figure of a man. To see him wither away was heartbreaking to say the least. Good luck to you bud and be strong.
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I’m an ovarian cancer survivor. My tumor was as big as a football. They got it all, didn’t spread, so I had no chemo or radiation, it was a miracle that’s what the doctor told me. I’m glad you’re doing well, amazing!
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When he said the surgery was extremely successful, I smiled so big. He seems like a happy, positive, sweet person…I hope he lives to be a ripe old man.
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Currently dealing with pancreatic cancer myself thanks for sharing your story. 😊
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I was caregiver for a 72 year old lady with pancreatic cancer. She lived 3 years from1st diagnosis. There were times for sure that it looked impossible that she would get sick. Sadly when it happened it happened fast. She was tough as nails. The only wish I had is that she wouldve had more FUN experiences. She had a lot of anxiety and was always worried about keeping up the household etc but I begged her to let me take her to the beach, etc. I did get special permission for her to play the piano for the kids at my sons school and it made her so happy. I miss her. I learned so much from the expereince.
