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.
Glen’s experience of gemcitabine, capecitabine and oxaliplatin
Diagnosed with inoperable adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas in 2008, rendered operable by chemotherapy
John
John, diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in April 2011, tells his story of having gemcitabine and capecitabine for inoperable pancreatic cancer
Carole’s experience of having gemcitabine post Whipple’s procedure
Diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in 2009
Cliff’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure
Diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas in 2009
Carole’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure
Diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in 2009
Lynne’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure
My surgery took place in October 2009 and my recovery took rather longer than expected and was more traumatic than anyone anticipated.
Glen’s experience of recovery from a Whipple’s procedure
Diagnosed with inoperable adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas in 2008
Anne
Anne was diagnosed in 2009 with an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), and in 2010 with a malignant IPMN in the head of the pancreas.
Raymond & Mary
Raymond shares the story of his wife, Mary's, experience of pancreatic cancer.
George
George, 72, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer adenocarcinoma which had spread to the liver in April 2011.
Susan
Susan, 57, was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas.
Anne, experience of managing her diet with no pancreas
Anne was diagnosed in 2009 with an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) and in 2010 with a malignant IPMN in the head of the pancreas