Speak to our nurses
If you have any questions about your diagnosis you can speak to our specialist nurses on our Support Line.
2. What to expect from your pancreatic cancer care: A clear explanation of your diagnosis and treatment options
We explain the care you should expect and receive while being diagnosed and treated for pancreatic cancer.
Read our guide to the care you should expect and receive
- The care you should expect and receive: Patient charter
- 1. What to expect from your pancreatic cancer care: Assessment and treatment by a specialist team
- 2. What to expect from your pancreatic cancer care: A clear explanation of your diagnosis and treatment options
- 3. What to expect from your pancreatic cancer care: Timely treatment and proper management of symptoms and side effects
- 4. What to expect from your pancreatic cancer care: Compassion, dignity and respect, as well as practical and emotional support
- 5. What to expect from your pancreatic cancer care: Information and support for your family
- 6. What to expect from your pancreatic cancer care: Access to well-coordinated end of life care
Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
You should be told that you have pancreatic cancer in a sensitive way. The diagnosis should be given in a face to face meeting in a quiet, private room. You should be able to have your family or friends with you at the meeting, if you want them there. You should have enough time to ask any questions you may have.
Speak to our nurses
Information about pancreatic cancer
You should be given high quality information that you can understand, in a format that meets your needs. This may include written as well as verbal information.
The information should cover:
- a description of the cancer and your diagnosis
- your treatment options
- the side effects of treatment, and how to manage them
- how pancreatic cancer can affect your diet and nutrition, and how this can be managed
- your clinical nurse specialist’s contact details
- any other support you may need and how to access this.
Our information
Our free information covers everything about pancreatic cancer to help you understand your diagnosis, ask questions, make decisions and live as well as you can.
We also have easy read booklets using simple words and pictures for people who struggle with written information. And some information is available in large print, audio, braille, and video format.
Updated August 2020
Review Date March 2024