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.
Dennis
Dennis was diagnosed in 2007 at 62 and shares his experience and recovery.
Sue
Sue was diagnosed with a benign IPMT (Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumour of the pancreas) in 2010. She regularly updates her story so that others affected by pancreatic cancer can learn from her experience.
Lynne
Lynne was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 55. She recently celebrated 10 years since her diagnosis
Amanda
Amanda was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009, when she was 39. In 2025 she celebrated 16 years since her operation.
Andy
Andy was diagnosed in 2013 with operable pancreatic cancer, in 2019 he celebrated his 5 year anniversary.
Angela
Angela was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic adenocarcinoma in October 2012. Read her story here
Bob and Patricia
Patricia was diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer in 2009. Her husband Bob shares her experience.
Phil’s story
Phil was diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer in 2011, when he was 59 years old.
Ann
Ann was diagnosed with operable pancreatic adenocarcinoma in 2009.
Martin
Martin, 55 - diagnosed in 2012 with inoperable pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Gordon
Gordon was diagnosed in 2012 with a malignant IPMN (intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm) in the pancreas.
Vivien
Vivien was diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma in 2010, when she was 55.