Recovery from surgery stories

Robert
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
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.

Trevor
Trevor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014. Almost seven years on, he shares his experience of having Whipple’s procedure and chemotherapy and keeping fit and well.

Tricia’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure

Graham’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s operation
Graham's story - he had a Whipple's operation to treat pancreatic cancer

Cliff’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure
Diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas in 2009

Carole’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure
Diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in 2009

Lynne’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure
My surgery took place in October 2009 and my recovery took rather longer than expected and was more traumatic than anyone anticipated.

Glen’s experience of recovery from a Whipple’s procedure
Diagnosed with inoperable adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas in 2008