Recent diagnosis in the family. What to expect?

seeking advice

My grandma (70f) was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She has been having symptoms, such as difficulty keeping food down for about 6 months. She was a heavier person but she’s lost at least 60 pounds in 6 months. She just got officially diagnosed last week with pancreatic cancer, she has a larger tumor in her pancreas and a smaller one in her kidney. Currently she’s only able to eat and drink small amounts and has difficulty keeping things down.

She hasn’t had a biopsy yet and so she doesn’t know if chemo or surgery is an option at this time.

I know it’s unpredictable and hard to say, but if anyone has experience with this and could tell me what to expect I would really appreciate it. I am her primary caregiver and I don’t know what life will look like for us moving forward.

My grandpa died of pancreatic cancer 3 years ago and he passed away within 2 months of getting his diagnosis. It happened so fast and I wonder if this will be the same. I know it is impossible to tell. But please share your stories with me.

Posted Feb 19, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC

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