person A: My father in law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer over 18 years ago now.
person B: Aw_comma_ dang_comma_ sounds like he is battling it very well though!
person A: No_comma_ he did pass away about 9 months after the diagnosis.  I tried to help care for him_comma_ but we had to call hospice in eventually.  There are some angels that work for hospice.
person B: Ouch_comma_ I'm very sorry for your loss! You did your best_comma_ and I'm sure he is in heaven now looking over you!