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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  • Alex & Izzy

    Alex & Izzy

    Whenever I think of the marathon day itself, I always picture Dad cheering us on from the sidelines, smiling and giving a thumbs up like he usually di...

  • Jo & Kevin

    Jo & Kevin

    I’m running the TCS London Marathon, an event inspired by memories of my dad training for a marathon of his own and his great interest in sport.

  • David & Lucy

    David & Lucy

    As our dad, Alan, was dying from pancreatic cancer last year, we discovered that Pancreatic Cancer UK was going to be the Charity of the Year for the ...