Real Life Stories

In this section you will find real life stories from people affected by pancreatic cancer. These stories provide examples of how people are diagnosed, the treatment they have, their experiences and how they take care of themselves.

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Carole

14 October 2019

Carole was diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer when she was 41. In 2019 she celebrated 10 years since her diagnosis

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Marie & Sue

6 August 2019

Marie shares the story of her Mum, Sue, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 61 years old

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Christine & Mal

6 August 2019

Mal was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 56 years old. His wife, Christine, shares his story

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Sue & Beryl

1 August 2019

Sue shares the story of her mother, Beryl, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 72 years old

Steve on day three walking from Ballyclare to Glenarm
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An amazing experience and worth the pain

8 July 2019

Steve blogs about his charity challenge - walking the Ulster Way, which raised over an incredible £10,000.

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Jamie

24 June 2019

Jamie was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour in 2017. He shares his experience of having surgery to remove his tumour.

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Laraine & John

11 June 2019

Laraine shares her experience of caring for her husband John, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014

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Leonard & Linda

7 June 2019

Leonard shares his wife Linda’s story, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017.

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Joe

21 May 2019

Joe shares the story of her Dad, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016

Kate, her husband, her daughter and son, sat on a park bench
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Kate

20 May 2019

Kate shares her story of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018. She has had FOLFINOX chemotherapy and Nanoknife treatment.

Peter
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Peter

13 May 2019

Peter was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer in October 2018. He shares his story of diagnosis and his experience of chemotherapy

Liz - for Pancreatic cancer UK
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Liz

11 March 2019

Liz shares her story of having surgery within 12 days of her pancreatic cancer diagnosis