A very good friend of mine of 20 years is battling pancreatic cancer. He was diagnosed last September and started chemo and went downhill rapidly; lost 40 lbs. seemingly over night. He could hardly eat, had no interest in life, just watched TV or laid in bed. The dr. told his family that he had days left. That was in February. He stopped chemo, gained the 40 lbs. back and is now working on his old Mustang, traveling, (he's been to the Bahamas, Niagara Falls, he's visited his home town and he's going to AZ next week) and generally enjoying life. So far, he isn't even in any pain, even though the cancer has spread. He's enjoying life one day at a time. On the other hand, my friend's mother was diagnosed w/it a couple of months ago and hasn't had any chemo at all and it has spread rapidly and she's already in pain. This is the worst cancer, IMO. I pray for anyone who is battling this disease and their family and loved ones as well.