Share your personal story of pancreatic cancer like Yinka

As a cheer point volunteer, at the Royal Parks London event last year, Yinka was a key part of our purple cheer squads. She made a huge difference, ensuring our Pancreatic Cancer UK runners had the best possible experience and were celebrated like the superstars they are.  

Yinka has been making an impact away from the cheer squads too! 

After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2019, following a year of A&E visits and ongoing symptoms, Yinka was initially told that her treatment options were limited. Since then, she has undergone surgery, joined a clinical trial, and faced countless challenges along the way.  

Now Yinka shares her story and her determination to help other families affected by a diagnosis.  

Yinka says: 

“I was motivated to share my story because I wanted to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, and help people recognise the importance of listening to their bodies and seeking help when something does not feel right.

Sharing my story has given me a sense of purpose and has allowed me to connect with and encourage others affected by pancreatic cancer. Seeing my story reach so many people has shown me that one voice can create a much bigger conversation. Also it gives hope that it does not have to be the end of the story.

To anyone considering sharing their story, I would say: your experience matters. You never know whose life your words may touch, encourage or even help to save. Share when you feel ready, in whatever way feels right for you. Your story could give someone else hope, strength and the courage to keep going.”

It takes courage to share a personal experience, and Yinka’s willingness to do so has made a real difference. Her story helped people see the difference that access to clinical trials and treatments can make as part of our Demand Survival Now campaign.  

Sadly, Yinka’s experience is rare. 7 out of 10 people with pancreatic cancer are told there are no treatment options available to them. 

Yinka’s story and our campaign featured in newspapers including, the Daily Mirror and MyLondon. Her story also made it onto Unilad and the Daily Mail.  

This coverage plays a key role in reaching more people and sparking important conversations. It also paved the way for Yinka to attend a Parliamentary event in September, where she and some of our team headed to Downing Street to hand on our Demand Survival Now petition (see a photo of Yinka outside Number 10). 

Would you like to share your story, and create long lasting impact like Yinka? Please get in touch by filling in the form on our website.