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.

Zoe, 42, was diagnosed with operable cystic carcinoma of the pancreas in 2017.

Maggie, 70, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in September 2016 and underwent chemotherapy

Maggie, 70, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in September 2016

Gill was diagnosed with ampullary carcinoma in 2008 and shares her experience.

Kirsty tells the story of her Nan, Joyce's, experience of pancreatic cancer

Debra tells the story of her husband, Colin's, experience of metastatic pancreatic cancer

Dean, 41, was diagnosed with an ampullary carcinoma. He had the Whipple's procedure and chemotherapy.

John was diagnosed in 2012 with operable pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and shares his story.

Lauren was diagnosed with a glucogonoma in February 2017, when she was 32.

Tony tells the story of his wife, Margaret's, diagnosis and surgery for pancreatic cancer.

Jean was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in 2013 after complaining of extreme backache.