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.
Val & Phil
Val shares her husband Phil’s story – he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016 and had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Andy O
Andy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, he had the Whipple’s operation and chemotherapy
Wendy
Wendy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006. 2018 marked 12 years since her diagnosis
This cancer can’t take my Mum and Grandma and get away with it
In July 2016 my amazing Grandma was diagnosed with this awful disease.
Margaret’s story
Margaret was diagnosed in 2017 and shares her experience of chemotherapy and taking part in a clinical trial.
Theresa
Theresa was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in September 2018. She had chemotherapy, took part in an immunotherapy clinical trial and later in her journey was able to have surgery. She shares her story and reflects on the pride and happiness she's felt getting to see her family grow.
Alan P
Alan was diagnosed with a tumour in his bile duct in 2017 – he had a Whipple’s operation followed by chemotherapy.
Miriam
Miriam shares her experience of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 86 years old.
David & Wendy
David shares the story of his wife, Wendy, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016
Dean’s experience of chemotherapy after surgery
Dean was diagnosed with an ampullary carcinoma when he was 41. He had the Whipple's procedure and is now sharing his experience of having chemotherapy after surgery
Rob & June
Rob remembers his wife June, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014, and talks about coping with the loss of a loved one
Tom H
Tom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 61. He shares his experience of diagnosis, surgery, and recovery