KingGeorges t1_it7fih1 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Reply to comment by DamonSing in Engineers at Duke University have developed a novel delivery system for cancer treatment involving a radioactive implant demonstrating its potential against one of the disease’s most troublesome forms: pancreatic cancer. by chrisdh79

100% yes. My mom died last month from pancreatic cancer and we got 140 days from diagnosis. Her father died from it 40 years prior. This gives me hope. Sorry for your loss. I know how hard it was.

DamonSing t1_it7idlg wrote on October 21, 2022 at 2:27 PM

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s a vicious cancer. I hope this really helps save lives.

BainCompany t1_it8px85 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Every day it seems, we inch closer.

DuckyDoodleDandy t1_it8486i wrote on October 21, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Sounds like you have a high risk and should be checked for it regularly. I’m sorry for you loss!

KingGeorges t1_it8blm9 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 5:43 PM

I plan on getting checked, but surprisingly the DNA testing said it wasn't genetic. However they were both type 2 diabetics which I am going to watch out for...