Stories about inoperable pancreatic cancer
These stories are from people who couldn't have surgery to remove their cancer.
John & John
John’s dad passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2005. Twenty years later, John travelled all the way from Florida to run the London Marathon in honour of his dad. He tells us how he coped with his dad’s illness and death, and what motivated him to support Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Emma
In April 2024, Emma’s life took an unexpected turn. After months of persistent and unexplained pain, she was diagnosed with a rare form of inoperable pancreatic cancer at the age of 39. She has had chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and is hoping to be able to have more treatments in future. She talks about the impact of her diagnosis and the resilience she has found within herself.
Lynda & Sheila
Lynda’s mom Sheila was 79 when she started to get symptoms in 2016. A year later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and died just six weeks later. Lynda looks back at that time and stresses that people with pancreatic cancer deserve change.
Christine
Christine was 56 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She shares her experience of this diagnosis and her subsequent treatment. Christine also reflects on the satisfaction she's felt since developing a passion for art, a hobby that she started after her diagnosis.
Stefan
Stefan, a father of two, was 52 when he found out he had advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread to the liver and lymph nodes. He talks about the emotional impact of his diagnosis on himself and his family, and how his experience motivated him to help others.
Jane
Jane shares her experience of pancreatic cancer, and talks about her treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy to shrink the cancer.
Ash
Ash was 52 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, during COVID-19. He tells us of his determination to enjoy life while he is well enough, the fantastic support he’s had from family & friends, and his plans for the end of life.
Claire & Sue
Sue is having palliative care for pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed in April 2021, and her cancer came back a year after treatment. Claire talks about how she and her mum have faced her cancer diagnosis.
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.
Kate
Kate shares her story of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018. She has had FOLFINOX chemotherapy and Nanoknife treatment.
Peter
Peter was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer in October 2018. He shares his story of diagnosis and his experience of chemotherapy
Margaret’s story
Margaret was diagnosed in 2017 and shares her experience of chemotherapy and taking part in a clinical trial.