Chemotherapy stories

Maggie, 70, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in September 2016 and underwent chemotherapy.

On 11th October I was told by my specialist nurse that I could not have surgery as the cancer had spread to the liver and it was a difficult operation anyway. I would have chemotherapy and would get more and more tired and weak rather than pain and side effects. Massive shock.

Victor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on 25th May 2011 when he was experiencing persistent discomfort in his abdomen. Referral followed to a specialist who confirmed his condition.

I had a Whipple’s operation, followed by chemotherapy to mop up any stray cancer cells. I was to have 6 cycles of gemcitabine with each cycle consisting of 3 weeks of chemo and one week off so it would all take 6 months.