Dennis Haighton's story
Abbie Thompson shares what happened to her granddad Dennis Haighton in the hope that it helps others recognise the signs of pancreatic cancer and pushes for earlier diagnosis.
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Kirsty O'Shea Johnston’s Story on Losing Her Mum Betty
When Kirsty O’Shea-Johnston’s mum, Betty, started losing her appetite and complaining of back pain, pancreatic cancer was the last thing anyone suspected.
Read moreCatherine Jenkins' Story
When Catherine Jenkins from Surrey started losing weight in the summer of 2018, she didn’t think it was anything to worry about. She had always been an active, outdoorsy person, juggling family life and supporting her seriously ill sister in hospital. Life was full, busy and emotional, so when the weight dropped off, she assumed it was stress.
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Andy Rushton's Story
Fit and healthy 58-year-old Andy Rushton rarely needed to see a doctor. Then a small stitch-like pain changed everything, setting off a chain of events he never expected. Andy shares the story of his pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
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Sue Applegarth's Story
In January 2023, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas. This rare and slow growing form of pancreatic cancer affects only a small percentage of pancreatic cancer patients. Looking back, I realise my journey began well before then, with some subtle signs – the odd digestive issue, occasional (but to me explainable) back ache and tightness around my diaphragm that I had just brushed off. Sue Applegarth shares her story in her own words.
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