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. 

Share your story

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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Circles - your community space

This new support service will allow you to connect with others currently affected by pancreatic cancer via groups (such as WhatsApp and Facebook groups).

Share the highs, the lows and everything in between with people who understand, who ‘just get it’.

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  • Lynda & Sheila

    Lynda & Sheila

    Lynda’s mom Sheila was 79 when she started to get symptoms in 2016. A year later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and died just six ...

  • Helen

    Helen

    Helen was 44 when she started to notice symptoms. She later found out she had ampullary cancer, where the pancreatic duct and bile duct meet. One year...

  • Alison & Aidan

    Alison & Aidan

    Aidan was 57 and otherwise fit and healthy when he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Although he had symptoms, it was months before he go...