My Mom’s Pancreatic Cancer Journey
Hi everyone,
I never thought I would post in a group like this, but the past few weeks have completely changed my family’s life.
My mother, who raised me and my siblings alone her entire life, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Morocco. Everything happened very quickly. She first started having severe abdominal pain, then became jaundiced, her eyes and skin turned yellow, and doctors discovered a tumor causing a blockage in her bile ducts.
She had to undergo an emergency procedure to place a biliary stent so her liver could function again before starting chemotherapy. After her condition stabilized a bit, she began FOLFIRINOX treatment.
Her first session was already very difficult, and after her second chemotherapy session, her immune system became extremely weak and she developed a serious infection. She was rushed back to the hospital after severe dizziness, vomiting, fainting episodes, and extreme weakness.
I’m currently in Canada doing my PhD while my family is back home in Morocco, and watching all of this happen from far away has honestly been heartbreaking.
We recently created a fundraiser to help with chemotherapy, medications, hospitalizations, and ongoing treatment costs because unfortunately many expenses are not fully covered for us in Morocco.
I hope this post is allowed. Even advice, prayers, or simply sharing her story would truly mean a lot to me and my family ❤️