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3/4/2023

Caregiving Throughout the Circle of Life: Present, Patient and Kind

Life blindsided our family in the fall of 2018 when my wife, Pat, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that quickly progressed to stage IV. After a torturous 17-month journey of tests, chemotherapy, ER visits, surgeries, extended hospital stays, and clinical trials, Pat went to her heavenly home. But the chaos pancreatic cancer tried to create could not steal our joy of life, kill our faith or destroy our hope for the future.
My bride of over 35 years blessed us with three terrific children. They, in turn, have blessed us with seven grandchildren, ranging in age from 9 to 1 year old. Close geographic proximity and strong relationships allowed us to help care for our six oldest grandchildren together before cancer took Pat’s life in 2020. It is one of the greatest blessings we have ever had. Our grandchildren truly stole our hearts.
I learned a few key lessons from caring for our grandkids that helped me care for my beautiful spouse. Now, I am absolutely not implying to ever treat an adult like a child. Adults who need assistance in daily life deserve respect, dignity and the ability to maintain some type of independence. They have feelings, thoughts and opinions that must always be considered. However, beginning-of-life and end-of-life care share some characteristics.

Continue reading Brian Gareau's story here.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

10 Comments

Roberto

1/16/2026 04:41:26 am

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9/25/2026 03:32:08 am

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5/4/2026 01:34:42 am

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6/25/2026 01:15:50 pm

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Jones Baker

9/23/2026 04:27:25 am

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9/25/2026 03:37:25 am

Stone Williams

9/27/2026 06:59:25 am

MY HSV2 WAS COMPLETELY ERADICATED WITH THE HERPES HERBAL CLEANSER AND NATURAL DIETS
I suffered hsv2 for many years because of my addiction to porn. On that faithful day, I traveled for a business trip when I met a charming tall stripper and the same day we had sex with a condom. Although she was on her red blood, the condom did not break that day. Days later I started noticing this discomfort in my testis and thigh I couldn't bear it I went for a test which came out hsv2 +ve then I knew I was in for big trouble. I struggled, I did everything humanly possible to get a cure for many years with no reasonable solution. Then I started introducing more natural stuff to my system and became more interested in nature. According to the physicians I realized that everything natural has a purpose and God made them to serve a purpose. I repented and asked God for forgiveness because he alone can guide and deliver me from all impurities. I searched blogs and websites, more on health and nature and visited lots of physicians. Some years later I met this herbal DR Utu contact on how he has successfully cured people of their disease problems, I copied his contact to give him a trial, I was determined to be cured, Nature is broad so I know there must be a cure somewhere no matter what it costs or what I will see. Lo and behold he was my last. He prepared and sent me herbs which within two days of use I started noticing rapid change in my system after days of use, he asked me how I was doing and I replied pretty well, four weeks after he said go for a test. I can't wait to confirm this herbalist's claim. I did the test the following day and waited for the result and it was negative for hsv2. Still in doubt I did the second test to clear doubts I was still hsv2 negative even till now. I have also forgiven the person who gave me herpes long before I met Dr Utu because I believed she did it intentionally even though I never knew how to see her again. I can't keep silent when many are out there believing there is no cure. Anyone can reach Dr Utu at
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There are many people out there who never know of this just as I share do same, If you are HSV lucky for you to see this. Don't keep quiet. Be of good conscience, and also help a sufferer reach him by sharing this

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