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Real life stories

In this section you will find real life stories from people affected by pancreatic cancer.

Whether you want to read other people’s stories or tell your own, sharing experiences of pancreatic cancer could help. 

These stories provide examples of how people are diagnosed, the treatment they have and how they take care of themselves. The stories are not recommendations about treatment or care. Talk to your medical team about your treatment options. 

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Sharing your experience can help others understand what it’s like to have pancreatic cancer or care for someone with pancreatic cancer.

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  • Isabella & Lynda

    Isabella & Lynda

    Lynda had started to feel unwell at Christmas time in 2024. She was vomiting, was in pain and lost a lot of weight. She passed away just before her 75...

  • Mark

    Mark

    Mark was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer (pNETs) in June 2025. He shares his experience of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and refl...

  • Carl

    Carl

    Carl was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024 and had Whipple's procedure. He shares his experiences of chemotherapy, surgery and finding out that...