Stories about operable pancreatic cancer

These stories are from people who could have surgery to remove their cancer.

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Bryony

27 April 2020

Bryony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, and shares how the coronavirus and shielding has affected her and her family.

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Simon

18 December 2019

Simon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, when he was 42. He shares his experience of having surgery and chemotherapy

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Carole

14 October 2019

Carole was diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer when she was 41. In 2019 she celebrated 10 years since her diagnosis

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Wendy

12 February 2019

Wendy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006. 2018 marked 12 years since her diagnosis

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Theresa

15 January 2019

Theresa was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in September 2018. She had chemotherapy, took part in an immunotherapy clinical trial and later in her journey was able to have surgery. She shares her story and reflects on the pride and happiness she's felt getting to see her family grow. 

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Miriam

4 January 2019

Miriam shares her experience of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 86 years old.

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Tom H

16 October 2018

Tom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 61. He shares his experience of diagnosis, surgery, and recovery

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Tom

12 September 2018

Tom shares his experience of being diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer when he was 42

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Zoe

25 April 2018

Zoe, 42, was diagnosed with operable cystic carcinoma of the pancreas in 2017.

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Gill M

28 November 2017

Gill was diagnosed with ampullary carcinoma in 2008 and shares her experience.

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Dean

18 August 2017

Dean, 41, was diagnosed with an ampullary carcinoma. He had the Whipple's procedure and chemotherapy.

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Angela

22 February 2017

Angela was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic adenocarcinoma in March 2016.