How we can help
Support and Information available from Pancreatic
Cancer UK
Support Line - we run a Support Line for
anyone affected by pancreatic cancer, through which you can receive
specialist support and information on pancreatic cancer.
Information - the Information and Support
section of our website contains information about treatment options,
questions to
ask and taking care of yourself.
We also have a booklet for people newly diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer which provides an overview of diagnosis
and treatment. Our information on pancreatic cancer has been
reviewed by health care professionals.
Discussion forum - if you would like to talk to
others affected by pancreatic cancer you can join our website discussion
forum. The boards have an active community and members include
people with pancreatic cancer as well as family and friends. You
can view the boards without becoming a member, but you will need to
register to post messages.
"Being able to read other peoples experiences and thoughts
has been a comfort to me and has helped me to feel stronger to try
to get the best help for dad."
"It lessens isolation when dealing with this
cancer."
"Knowing others are going through the same as you and can be of
help."
"It is good to be able to share common experiences with other
people."
Real life stories - you can read about other
people's experiences of pancreatic cancer in our Real Life
Stories.
Regional specialist centres - you can find out
where your nearest Regional Specialist Centre
is for pancreatic cancer.
Clinical Trials - you can find out about the
different clinical trials for pancreatic cancer
that are currently running in the UK.