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Laurelin

(868 posts)
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 03:34 PM Yesterday

I'm ticked that Trump will outlive me

He's over a decade older, overweight, doesn't exercise eats a bad diet
..
I eat a very healthy diet exercise don't drink, smoke or take drugs.

Anyway I got the all clear from uterine cancer in time to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have months. I was so looking forward to partying when the evil doer was gone.

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I'm ticked that Trump will outlive me (Original Post) Laurelin Yesterday OP
Words fail, except I hope you are wrong. Easterncedar Yesterday #1
Thanks Easterncedar Laurelin 23 hrs ago #15
I'm so sorry. viva la Yesterday #2
I really hope Laurelin 23 hrs ago #14
I am so, so, so sorry to hear you have been hit... pat_k 4 hrs ago #83
Thank you for the information! Laurelin 1 hr ago #130
Wishing you all the best on this difficult journey. pat_k 31 min ago #145
Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Yesterday #3
Thank you SheltieLover Laurelin 23 hrs ago #16
Yw. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #20
I sincerely hope...... AltairIV Yesterday #4
Thank you! Laurelin 23 hrs ago #17
I too hope you are wrong Lifeafter70 Yesterday #5
It will be lovely! Laurelin 23 hrs ago #18
If you are correct about this, murielm99 Yesterday #6
Thank you! Laurelin 23 hrs ago #22
If that does happen to you, then I hope you get to celebrate on the other side with all of his victims. 1WorldHope Yesterday #7
Thank you Laurelin 23 hrs ago #23
I have this fantasy that people in Heaven will louis-t 4 hrs ago #82
Oooh i hope so! Laurelin 1 hr ago #131
Hoping that you will beat the odds AND outlive the Evil One. Marie Marie Yesterday #8
Thank you! Laurelin 23 hrs ago #25
I am sorry that you are going through this. brer cat Yesterday #9
Thank you Laurelin 23 hrs ago #26
I'm so sorry. sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #10
❤️ Laurelin 23 hrs ago #27
There are no words to express how sorry I am to read this Grim Chieftain 23 hrs ago #11
I am thrilled with both thoughts and prayers Laurelin 23 hrs ago #29
You've got them, dear Laurelin Grim Chieftain 23 hrs ago #37
🤞🏽 blm 23 hrs ago #12
💕 Laurelin 23 hrs ago #30
So sorry to hear this. mn9driver 23 hrs ago #13
Me too Laurelin 23 hrs ago #31
It ain't over til it's over BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #19
That is true Laurelin 23 hrs ago #33
I hope you are wrong about timing. I wish you strength and peace. LoisB 23 hrs ago #21
Thank you Laurelin 23 hrs ago #34
We are here for you. I hate this disease. LoisB 22 hrs ago #45
Enjoy every day you have Wild blueberry 23 hrs ago #24
Wow, i never thought about the fact Laurelin 23 hrs ago #38
Laurelin choie 23 hrs ago #28
Thank you choie Laurelin 23 hrs ago #39
Words seem inadequate at this moment. I'm sorry you got that news irisblue 23 hrs ago #32
❤️ Laurelin 23 hrs ago #40
Laurelin, I hope Orange Julius Caesar does us all a favor and drops dead before pancreatic cancer takes you from us. generalbetrayus 23 hrs ago #35
It should be a wonderful party on du! Laurelin 23 hrs ago #41
Hugs to you BoomaofBandM 23 hrs ago #36
I'm sorry for your loss Laurelin 23 hrs ago #42
Holding you in light and love. Vibes that you are wrong on both counts. niyad 22 hrs ago #43
Thank you! Laurelin 3 hrs ago #86
I know how serious this is . . . otchmoson 22 hrs ago #44
Thank you!🩷 Laurelin 2 hrs ago #87
New Treatments ms.pamela 22 hrs ago #46
Thanks I'm checking Laurelin 2 hrs ago #88
Lots of hugs and good thoughts to you, Laurelin Bayard 22 hrs ago #47
Aww, thanks! Laurelin 2 hrs ago #89
Love Hugs Tears and Hope to You. IA8IT 22 hrs ago #48
I'm so sorry for your loss Laurelin 2 hrs ago #91
I am so sorry Laurelin. Love ❤️ and Light 💛 to you 💚 Clouds Passing 22 hrs ago #49
❤️💛💚 Laurelin 2 hrs ago #92
Not in the way that counts. Kid Berwyn 22 hrs ago #50
Do you think forever Laurelin could haunt a few people Laurelin 2 hrs ago #93
I am so sorry LetMyPeopleVote 22 hrs ago #51
Thank you for your prayers Laurelin 2 hrs ago #95
Maybe he won't. I'm so sorry for that diagnosis, hoping for a better outcome, Ocelot II 22 hrs ago #52
Thank you! Laurelin 2 hrs ago #96
Healing Vibes to you. stage left 22 hrs ago #53
Thank you. Laurelin 2 hrs ago #97
I am stunned to hear this.. Playingmantis 22 hrs ago #54
It's a wonderful community, isn't it? Laurelin 2 hrs ago #98
Laurelin, my heart goes out to you and all who love and care for you. Fla Dem 22 hrs ago #55
Thank you 💖 Laurelin 2 hrs ago #99
Can't hurt, might help BubbaJoe 22 hrs ago #56
Can't hurt Indeed Laurelin 2 hrs ago #101
Miracles happen. And one may happen for you. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #57
I think it helps. Laurelin 2 hrs ago #102
I wish you healing. Joinfortmill 17 min ago #146
So Sorry to hear this. Wish you the Best. marked50 22 hrs ago #58
Thanks! Laurelin 2 hrs ago #103
I'm so sorry. Sending you the very best wishes. Lonestarblue 22 hrs ago #59
Thank you! Laurelin 2 hrs ago #104
Hope you beat the odds. Pulling for you. multigraincracker 22 hrs ago #60
Thanks multigrain! Laurelin 2 hrs ago #105
Sending love and healing vibes. QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #61
Wow, 8 years Laurelin 2 hrs ago #106
I'm so sorry. yardwork 22 hrs ago #62
Thank you! Laurelin 2 hrs ago #107
Forget about Trump PJMcK 22 hrs ago #63
Excellent advice Laurelin 2 hrs ago #108
Don't count yourself out Figarosmom 22 hrs ago #64
By all rights he should Laurelin 2 hrs ago #109
I'm so sorry angrychair 21 hrs ago #65
Thank you! Laurelin 2 hrs ago #110
One day Orrex's hope will be fulfilled BeneteauBum 21 hrs ago #66
Yes! Laurelin 1 hr ago #113
I'm So Sorry, Laurelin! 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️ Cha 21 hrs ago #67
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #112
There are no words... ❤️ Sending love and light. chia 21 hrs ago #68
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #114
Well, you're STILL HERE! That's the GOOD news! calimary 21 hrs ago #69
Thank you Laurelin 1 hr ago #115
Hugs and LOTS of new blooms! calimary 52 min ago #144
My thoughts are with you. Mz Pip 21 hrs ago #70
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #116
Trump the Undead isn't really living though. Aussie105 21 hrs ago #71
I like your ambition Laurelin 1 hr ago #117
None of us.... SergeStorms 21 hrs ago #72
Thank you for your beautiful words Laurelin 1 hr ago #119
So sorry. Stay close by the DU you hear. applegrove 20 hrs ago #73
It's a special community Laurelin 1 hr ago #120
Peaceful healing Faux pas 19 hrs ago #74
Thank you Laurelin 1 hr ago #122
I hope their diagnosis is wrong. OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #75
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #125
Maybe you still will. I hope so. Solly Mack 7 hrs ago #76
❤️ thank you Laurelin 1 hr ago #127
I am so sorry to hear this, but I promise... Trueblue Texan 7 hrs ago #77
Whooop Laurelin 1 hr ago #126
Sorry to hear that, hopefully you keep on keeping on, and he doesn't. dem4decades 7 hrs ago #78
Happy thought! Laurelin 1 hr ago #128
I am so sorry to hear Laurelin, and I also hope you are wrong. Healling vibes for your wonderful c-rational 4 hrs ago #79
Aww, thank you so much Laurelin 1 hr ago #129
I sincerely hope you are wrong. Martin68 4 hrs ago #80
Thank you. Me too! Laurelin 1 hr ago #132
I'm sorry for that sad news. cate94 4 hrs ago #81
Thank you Laurelin 1 hr ago #133
So sorry! Kath2 4 hrs ago #84
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #134
I am sorry that you received a new cancer diagnosis. My heart breaks for you and your family. HeartsCanHope 3 hrs ago #85
Your name is appropriate Laurelin 1 hr ago #135
I am so sorry to hear this KT2000 2 hrs ago #90
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #136
My heart is with you! Hope22 2 hrs ago #94
❤️ 💙 💜 Laurelin 1 hr ago #137
OMG I'm so sorry!!! CaptainTruth 2 hrs ago #100
Thank you Laurelin 1 hr ago #138
I'm so sorry Laurelin, why is it that the evil people seem to live so long? JMCKUSICK 1 hr ago #111
I always heard that the devil protects his own Laurelin 1 hr ago #123
Oh no, how awful. summer_in_TX 1 hr ago #118
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #140
Don't worry. St.Peter & U can meet him at the pearly gates and kick him where he belongs. Jacson6 1 hr ago #121
Excellent.... Laurelin 1 hr ago #141
I hope you heal from this! Erda 1 hr ago #124
Thank you! Laurelin 1 hr ago #142
You are more alive, more human, than he will ever be. nt BootinUp 1 hr ago #139
Thanks Laurelin 1 hr ago #143

viva la

(4,580 posts)
2. I'm so sorry.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 03:41 PM
Yesterday

So much sadness-- the Carters, Jesse Jackson-- all these good people have gone before him.

I hope you can keep on, but no matter what, we'll keep fighting.

pat_k

(13,145 posts)
83. I am so, so, so sorry to hear you have been hit...
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 11:59 AM
4 hrs ago

...with this terrible news.

I am sure you have already looked into it, but there are many clinical trials for pancreatic cancer underway. Your oncologist is probably aware of anything promising in your area. Or you can explore centers in your area on your own. For example, here in Seattle, Fred Hutchinson in involved in research involving targeted drugs and genetically modified immune-cell therapies.

Clinicaltrials.gov is more of a scattershot approach, but clinicaltrials.gov results can be narrowed by applying filters like "recruiting" "interventional" "phase X" location, age, and adding "stage X" as a keyword. And then there are sponsors, like the Pancreatic Action Network https://pancan.org/research/





Laurelin

(868 posts)
130. Thank you for the information!
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 02:32 PM
1 hr ago

My oncologist is not looking out for clinical trials and I have to start looking myself so thank you for getting me started.

pat_k

(13,145 posts)
145. Wishing you all the best on this difficult journey.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 03:39 PM
31 min ago

My heart is with you.

And a P.S.
The PanCAN network also provides resources and free consultation. I can't vouch for them because I don't know anyone who has consulted, but it may be a decent place to start: https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/

Lifeafter70

(923 posts)
5. I too hope you are wrong
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 03:46 PM
Yesterday

Cause that's one party we are all looking forward to.
Sending you much warmth and healing vibes

murielm99

(32,912 posts)
6. If you are correct about this,
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 03:49 PM
Yesterday

I will remember you when I party.

I am 77 and have had a variety of health problems, including cancer. I hope I outlive the SOB, but it may be a vain hope.

1WorldHope

(1,989 posts)
7. If that does happen to you, then I hope you get to celebrate on the other side with all of his victims.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 03:53 PM
Yesterday

I'm so sorry you got that news. My ex husband has had all kinds of treatment for pancreatic cancer. He's been fighting it for years. But his life has been taken over with the treatments. It a hard row to hoe. I wish you a lot of love in whatever time you have left here on this mysterious blue marble in the Milky Way. 💜

Laurelin

(868 posts)
23. Thank you
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:43 PM
23 hrs ago

I'm very lucky that I have lots of love and support. And I'm glad for all the kind people on DU ❤️

louis-t

(24,599 posts)
82. I have this fantasy that people in Heaven will
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 11:51 AM
4 hrs ago

be able to get one-day passes to go down and line up to punch him in the mouth.

Laurelin

(868 posts)
25. Thank you!
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:45 PM
23 hrs ago

Me too, if it doesn't get too awful. I really want to dance at the funeral. Usually I'm a nice person but not in this case.

brer cat

(27,523 posts)
9. I am sorry that you are going through this.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:04 PM
Yesterday

It is a nasty one and very hard to defeat. I hope you are comfortable and have a chance to beat the odds.

Grim Chieftain

(1,590 posts)
11. There are no words to express how sorry I am to read this
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:31 PM
23 hrs ago

Please keep fighting, Laurelin

You are in my thoughts and yes, prayers.


mn9driver

(4,844 posts)
13. So sorry to hear this.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:36 PM
23 hrs ago

It’s difficult news when there are the beginning signs of progress for some of these intractable cancers. I hope you get a miracle.

Wild blueberry

(8,240 posts)
24. Enjoy every day you have
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:44 PM
23 hrs ago

Look at the sky, walk on earth, smell flowers, pet a furry friend, hug your loved ones (and feel their hugs for you).
Every day you have is better than Dumpy's entire life. You already outlive him.
You will party wherever you are.
Sending love.

Laurelin

(868 posts)
38. Wow, i never thought about the fact
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:02 PM
23 hrs ago

That every one of my worst days are better than trump's best. But I think they are!

My garden (and the parks and roadsides) are bursting with daffodils right now. Rhododendrens are blooming and my magnolia is covered in buds. And I have an indoor basket of hyacinths. Pity none of my current furries approve of cuddles or pets though

generalbetrayus

(1,760 posts)
35. Laurelin, I hope Orange Julius Caesar does us all a favor and drops dead before pancreatic cancer takes you from us.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:57 PM
23 hrs ago

If he doesn't die before you do, I will keep you in mind when we have the big celebration here at DU.

My ex-wife died of uterine cancer and my sister Debby died of ovarian cancer. I hate, hate, HATE cancer.

Laurelin

(868 posts)
41. It should be a wonderful party on du!
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:06 PM
23 hrs ago

I'm so sorry for your losses. I agree with your politics and your hatred of cancer, and I'm sorry for your losses

BoomaofBandM

(1,951 posts)
36. Hugs to you
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:59 PM
23 hrs ago

Lost my sister to pancreatic cancer. She lived longer than expected yet never long enough. She hated Trump and I think we all felt as you do. Its jyst not fair.

otchmoson

(320 posts)
44. I know how serious this is . . .
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:16 PM
22 hrs ago

but new treatments keep coming. And I DO hear more positive responses (if not outcomes) as each year passes. My wish for you is to hang on and keep fighting. Some day (like the accidental discovery of penicillin by Fleming) some researcher will get an unexpected EUREKA moment. We just can't know when that moment will occur.

ms.pamela

(86 posts)
46. New Treatments
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:22 PM
22 hrs ago

I understand there are new treatments for pancreatic cancer, please check them out with your oncologist.

Bayard

(29,352 posts)
47. Lots of hugs and good thoughts to you, Laurelin
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:22 PM
22 hrs ago

Everybody hates trump. We all love you, and hope for the best.

Laurelin

(868 posts)
91. I'm so sorry for your loss
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 01:45 PM
2 hrs ago

And glad you got through.... you know I'm sad to leave my husband...

Clouds Passing

(7,806 posts)
49. I am so sorry Laurelin. Love ❤️ and Light 💛 to you 💚
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:28 PM
22 hrs ago


Here’s to chances your dreams come true, healing for you 💚

He 🏒🏒 (double hockey sticks) for him

Ocelot II

(130,199 posts)
52. Maybe he won't. I'm so sorry for that diagnosis, hoping for a better outcome,
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:34 PM
22 hrs ago

and that he goes before you.

stage left

(3,270 posts)
53. Healing Vibes to you.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:35 PM
22 hrs ago

I hope you and all of us Duers are here to celebrate. May love sustain you.

Playingmantis

(604 posts)
54. I am stunned to hear this..
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:37 PM
22 hrs ago

There are no words but you arent alone. There are hundreds here rooting for you..

Fla Dem

(27,555 posts)
55. Laurelin, my heart goes out to you and all who love and care for you.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:37 PM
22 hrs ago

We all hope we get to see this monster stop breathing while we still are.

But miracles do happen and I so pray one will come your way.


Peace be with you.

BubbaJoe

(26 posts)
56. Can't hurt, might help
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:39 PM
22 hrs ago

There are several studies in the NIH database about Chamomile and more specifically the Apigenin in chamomile having an effect on numerous cancers promoting apoptosis (cancer cell death). I do not recall if it has an effect on pancreatic cancer. I just mention it as drinking chamomile, taking ground chamomile or even apigenin suppliments may be a "can't hurt, may help" scenario.

QueerDuck

(1,505 posts)
61. Sending love and healing vibes.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:52 PM
22 hrs ago

My best friend in the world lived EIGHT YEARS after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. It's a tough road ahead, but nothing is certain... so don't give up. xoxo

angrychair

(12,121 posts)
65. I'm so sorry
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 06:11 PM
21 hrs ago

There are some great treatments out there, especially in other countries. I know that there has been some great work in Spain but I think it's in the early stages

Very best wishes for a good outcome.

BeneteauBum

(410 posts)
66. One day Orrex's hope will be fulfilled
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 06:18 PM
21 hrs ago

Let’s plan on enjoying a beverage of choice for that occasion. My hope is that you be able to join us!

Peace ☮️

Laurelin

(868 posts)
112. Thank you!
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 02:12 PM
1 hr ago

🌷⚘️🌷🌸⚘️ (I live in the Netherlands so the extra tulips were necessary)

calimary

(89,721 posts)
69. Well, you're STILL HERE! That's the GOOD news!
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 06:32 PM
21 hrs ago

And frankly, I’m just focusing on that.

You have healthy habits and that’ll make a difference, Laurelin. Hope you’ll be here with us for a LOOOOONNNNNNNG time to come!

Aussie105

(7,813 posts)
71. Trump the Undead isn't really living though.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 06:40 PM
21 hrs ago

What Trump is doing isn't living, it is twitching and generating random reactionary brain impulses.

Can he stop to appreciate the color and smell of roses?
Can he marvel at the innocence of children?
Can he look at the blue sky while contemplating his worth as a human being?

Sympathies to you by the truckload, but you die a much better person than Trump ever was or could have been.

At the age of 77, I feel I'm dying.
It's a slow, irreversible process, with no specific cause at the moment, but I can feel it.
My ambition, if you can call it that, is to die with my mind and soul intact.
That puts you and me one up on Trump in a big way.

I salute you for a life well lived.

SergeStorms

(20,418 posts)
72. None of us....
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 06:52 PM
21 hrs ago

not even those with "perfect" health know how long we have. There are so many variables in life.

We all wish you the best. Sometimes the "Big C" will vacate the body as mysteriously as it appears.

Hope for a miracle, and we'll all hope with you.

The atoms of which your present iteration of "Laurelin" is comprised have existed since the dawn of time, and they will continue to exist forever. At worst, you're not going away, you're changing, and none of us know what that change means for us.

The caterpillar 🐛 thought it's life was over, and then became a butterfly. 🦋

You are loved, whether you're the caterpillar or the butterfly. ❤️

OldBaldy1701E

(10,940 posts)
75. I hope their diagnosis is wrong.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 09:00 AM
7 hrs ago

I also hope that what you are asking for becomes a reality before that time arrives.

It might.

Trueblue Texan

(4,375 posts)
77. I am so sorry to hear this, but I promise...
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 09:03 AM
7 hrs ago

I will party my ass off and represent you proudly when he is gone.

dem4decades

(13,960 posts)
78. Sorry to hear that, hopefully you keep on keeping on, and he doesn't.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 09:05 AM
7 hrs ago

May you pop the cork on your champagne and celebrate your life and his death.

c-rational

(3,182 posts)
79. I am so sorry to hear Laurelin, and I also hope you are wrong. Healling vibes for your wonderful
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 11:15 AM
4 hrs ago

spirit.

cate94

(3,086 posts)
81. I'm sorry for that sad news.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 11:49 AM
4 hrs ago

I hear there are some promising drug trials out there, I hope your doctor finds one to work for you. Sending prayers and healing vibes your way. May you dance on his grave.

HeartsCanHope

(1,630 posts)
85. I am sorry that you received a new cancer diagnosis. My heart breaks for you and your family.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 12:38 PM
3 hrs ago

You and your family will be in my thoughts. Sending you love and light.

Hope22

(4,659 posts)
94. My heart is with you!
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 01:48 PM
2 hrs ago

We never know! Every morning millions of people ask…is he dead yet? Love to you!💗💗🙏🏼💐

JMCKUSICK

(5,835 posts)
111. I'm so sorry Laurelin, why is it that the evil people seem to live so long?
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 02:11 PM
1 hr ago

God Speed Laurelin.

summer_in_TX

(4,120 posts)
118. Oh no, how awful.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 02:22 PM
1 hr ago

I am truly sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I know there are some new treatments that can work and I hope you are one of the ones to benefit.

I hope and pray that you will be hear to laugh at his death.

Jacson6

(1,915 posts)
121. Don't worry. St.Peter & U can meet him at the pearly gates and kick him where he belongs.
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 02:25 PM
1 hr ago

You can laugh heartedly as he is burning in hell.

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