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Pancreatic cancer and coronavirus stories

Read about people's experience of coping with pancreatic cancer and coronavirus

Ash poses in his green jacket in a Scottish landscape in summer
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Ash

20 June 2022

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.

Sue and her husband on their wedding day
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Claire & Sue

8 June 2022

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.

Robert
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Robert

10 November 2021

Robert went to his GP suffering from nausea and was quickly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, aged 59. He talks about getting treatment and taking part in a clinical trial.

John & Cath
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John & Cath

9 November 2021

Cath’s husband, John, was diagnosed in 2020 and had surgery followed by chemotherapy. A year on, they’re feeling positive and looking to the future.

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Heather & Stephen

27 January 2021

Heather shares her story, after her husband Stephen was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in 2019.

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Stuart

15 May 2020

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.

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Roy

5 May 2020

Roy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014, and shares his experience of isolating at home

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Karen

4 May 2020

Karen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010. She shares how she is coping during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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.