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Carol is a 78 year old retired NHS Secretary, from Birmingham and is currently 2 years cancer free.

Carol Stirrop

on 21st June 2025

Hosting a cake or bake sale is a fun and delicious way to raise money for a good cause. With a little planning and a dash of creativity, you’ll be on your way to a sweet success. Here’s our step-by-step…

Debbie Rutherford

on 11th June 2025

For Rachel Smith, the pain of losing her father is still fresh. Speaking just under a year after his passing, she shares his story with a powerful mix of warmth, pride and grief. Her father, a devoted nurse, lecturer, deacon,…

Xana Doyle

on 4th June 2025

Diabetes Awareness Week is just around the corner, and at Pancreatic Cancer Action, we’re getting ready to shine a light on something that needs more attention, the link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer. We want to get the conversation started…

Heather Archbold

on 4th June 2025

My name is Andy Rushton, and a simple stitch-like pain changed everything for me, and my story is a testament to the importance of early diagnosis and proactive medical care.

Andy Rushton

on 23rd May 2025

Monday 12th May 2025 is International Nurses Day! This is a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible skill, dedication and impact of nursing and to mark the contributions that nurses make to society.

Heather Archbold

on 12th May 2025

They told me there was nothing they could do and to go home and make memories. I knew straight away that what I needed to do was find the right people to help me fight this. The opposite of despair…

Áine Wood

on 7th May 2025

At Pancreatic Cancer Action, we believe in the profound impact personal stories have on raising awareness and providing support within the pancreatic cancer community. Whether you're a patient, survivor, friend, or family member, sharing your experience can remind others that…

Xana Doyle

on 2nd May 2025

When you meet Kaya, the first thing you notice is her quiet determination. A London-based anaesthetic consultant with more than 15 years of experience, Kaya has devoted much of her career to caring for cancer patients in operating theatres and…

Xana Doyle

on 29th April 2025