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Carer Stories

“Michelle was sitting with mum when she told me that it was pancreatic cancer. Our world fell apart.”

Today, Debbie shares her sister Michelle's harrowing experience with this awful disease. Despite this story taking place in 2008, the sad truth is that pancreatic cancer still lags far behind other common cancers' survival rates and highlights just how vital…

Debbie Caldwell

on 20th September 2023

“After some further testing, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which had already spread to his liver, lymph nodes and oesophagus.”

Millie Kohler lost her husband Rod to pancreatic cancer far too soon, today she shares her story and what she and her three daughters have done to remember Rod.

Millie Kohler

on 30th July 2023

“Mum was such an amazing woman loved by so many. Will be missed so much.”

Today, Donna Parr shares her Mum's story who tragically died just one month after her diagnosis.

Donna Parr

on 8th February 2023

Rachael Evans Mum

“His words at the end of the meeting were “you’ve spent your time looking after others it’s our turn to look after you”. Mum and I cried when we came out.”

Rachael Evans shares her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer.

Rachael Evans

on 29th January 2023

“The pain, hallucinations and wait for his suffering to end was torture and made worse by the desperation that had dad received a correct diagnosis earlier, treatment may have been possible.”

Sam Lawrence tells her Dad's story who sadly died just weeks after receiving a diagnosis.

Sam Lawrence

on 14th January 2023

“I can’t forget how he wasted away so quickly, how rapidly he declined and the way he aged visibly every few hours.”

Nicola Davis shares the tragic story of her beloved husband Mick.

Nicola Davis

on 21st December 2022

“She only had one wish, to see her son get married.”

Shona Cameron shares her story about her mother Nancy.

Shona Cameron

on 10th December 2022

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“We were in complete shock as we had never heard of pancreatic cancer”

Read Rita's story, reflecting on her husband, David.

PCA Author
Rita McIntosh

on 18th November 2021

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“Seeing my mum lose her hair and being unable to eat because of the sores in her mouth due to the chemotherapy was heartbreaking”

Nicola Smith reflects on her mother's experience with pancreatic cancer.

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Nicola Smith

on 13th November 2021

Tracey Woollven (Left) With Daughter, Hannah (right)(

““Hannah, does mum look a little yellow to you?”. Oh god, she did”

Hannah Woollven reflects on her best friend, confidant, her soulmate, her mum, Tracey Woollven.

Tracey Woollven
Hannah Woollven

on 6th November 2021

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