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.
Veronica
Veronica shares her experience of having the Whipple’s procedure 10 years ago.
Rachel & Steve
Rachel shares the story of her Dad, Steve, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018
Simon
Simon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, when he was 42. He shares his experience of having surgery and chemotherapy
Teresa
Teresa was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018 when she was 68, she had a Whipple’s procedure and chemotherapy
Karen & Scott
Karen shares the story of her husband, Scott, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 49.
Carole
Carole was diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer when she was 41. In 2019 she celebrated 10 years since her diagnosis
Marie & Sue
Marie shares the story of her Mum, Sue, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 61 years old
Christine & Mal
Mal was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 56 years old. His wife, Christine, shares his story
Sue & Beryl
Sue shares the story of her mother, Beryl, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 72 years old
An amazing experience and worth the pain
Steve blogs about his charity challenge - walking the Ulster Way, which raised over an incredible £10,000.
Jamie
Jamie was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour in 2017. He shares his experience of having surgery to remove his tumour.
Laraine & John
Laraine shares her experience of caring for her husband John, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014