We have information about what may happen in the last few months of life. We explain the symptoms people with pancreatic cancer may get towards the end of their life and how these are managed. There is also information about how to get the care and support you might need, and information for family members.
You may find some of this information upsetting or difficult to read. Not all of it may be relevant to you at the moment – use the links below to find the information you need.
If you have any questions, speak to your doctor or nurse.
You can also speak to our specialist nurses on our confidential Support Line. This can be a very difficult time, and they can answer your questions and talk through any worries you may have. They can also support families and carers.
‘Palliative care’ means providing specialist care to manage symptoms such as pain, as well as emotional and practical support. The aim is to help people live as well as possible for as long as possible.
We run webinars on this topic with two consultants in palliative medicine, and you can watch recordings of past events on our website.
To read more about end of life care, download our booklet, Pancreatic cancer and end of life care: information for people in the last months, weeks and days of life.
You can also order a physical copy.
Email us at publications@pancreaticcancer.org.uk for references to the sources of information used to write this information.
We would like to thank the following people who reviewed our information about end of life care.
Published April 2021
Review date April 2024
