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.
Gladys
Gladys shares her experience of her mother being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015
Anthony
Anthony, 64, was diagnosed in 1994 with pancreatic cancer and recalls his experience 22 years post-whipples
Justin
Justin, 48, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in 2013
Michael and Gemma
Michael's story of his sister, Gemma, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010
Gill
Gill, 63, was diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer in 2015
Victor’s experience of Gemcitabine and Capecitabine
Victor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on 25th May 2011 when he was experiencing persistent discomfort in his abdomen. Referral followed to a specialist who confirmed his condition
Nigel
Nigel, 49, was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer in February 2015.
Chic
Chic shares his experience of surgery and managing side effects like fatigue.
Dawn
Dawn was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. She had a Whipple's operation followed by chemotherapy as part of the ESPAC-4 trial
Giles
Giles, 44, was diagnosed in 2014 with operable pancreatic cancer. Read his story here.
Graham’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s operation
Graham's story - he had a Whipple's operation to treat pancreatic cancer
Carole W
Carole was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer following treatment for bowel cancer. Read her story here