How I Found Out I Had Pancreatic Cancer! “I was Constipated”

Rich is a 41-year-old dad, husband, business owner, and hockey player whose life changed overnight when stomach pain and “just not feeling right” turned into a stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis with liver metastases. In this powerful story, he shares how vague symptoms, an ER visit for constipation and acute pancreatitis, and a slightly elevated CA 19-9 plus a dramatically high CEA led to a life-altering discovery. He takes us into his journey to find the right treatment plan and save his life! Thank you, Rich, for sharing your story to help others. #PancreaticCancer #Stage4PancreaticCancer #PancreaticCancerSurvivor #PancreaticCancerAwareness #YoungAdultCancer #DadWithCancer #CancerStory #PatientStory #CancerDiagnosis #PancreaticCancerSymptoms #CA199 #CEA #WhippleSurgery #ChemoJourney #RadiationTherapy #LiverMets#cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:05 Symptoms Got Worse Over Time 2:04 The Day My Life Changed 3:00 The First Time I Heard Pancreatic Cancer 3:50 Diagnosis: Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer 4:52 My Decision To Start Chemotherapy 6:05 Chemotherapy Side Effects Sent Me To The Emergency Room 7:24 I Wasn't Eligible For Trials 9:50 Radiation Was The Next Step 10:15 Living With Stage 4 Cancer 12:00 Advice To Others Facing Cancer Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   To watch more stories of pancreatic cancer patients, click here:    • Pancreatic Cancer