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.
Julie
Julie shares her experience after her husband Stephen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2020.
Julia
Julia shares her experience of pancreatic cancer, after her husband Rob was diagnosed in 2018.
Geoff
Geoff shares his experience after being diagnosed with Ampullary adenocarcinoma in 2018
Stuart
Stuart has pancreatic cancer, and is shielding at home with his wife and 19-year old daughter. He made a video to talk about how he is coping, and the decision he made about his treatment.
Roy
Roy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014, and shares his experience of isolating at home
Karen
Karen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010. She shares how she is coping during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bryony
Bryony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, and shares how the coronavirus and shielding has affected her and her family.
Jasmyn
Jasmyn shares her experience, as both her Mum and Dad were diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in 2016
Kenny & Ishbel
Kenny shares the story of his wife, Ishbel, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019. Ishbel had chemotherapy and a Whipple's procedure.
Clarice & Lee
Clarice shares the story of her Dad, Lee, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 47
Carol
Carol was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 49. She shares her experience of having surgery and chemotherapy
Carl L
Carl was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2014, when he was 43, and had surgery to remove the cancer.