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Patient Stories

“Sarah was aware of pancreatic cancer because she had lost her dad to the disease. The problem was more with convincing her GP that she was seriously ill. GPs need to be more aware. They need to wake up, be more alert and listen to people.”

Sue Nicholls’ daughter Sarah died of pancreatic cancer in February 2024 at the age of 49. Sue reflects on Sarah’s symptoms and how they were missed by doctors, as well as finding strength through fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Sue Nicholls

on 18th June 2024

“I’m a changed person. I’m not the same person I was a year ago before I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I don’t know who I am yet, but I am changed forever. Now I want to give something back because I’ve got a second chance at life.”

Michael Parry recently received the all-clear one year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He tells us about his experience over the past year, the significant role his GP played in his prognosis, and the importance of never losing hope.

Michael Parry

on 23rd May 2024

“When you’re told that nothing can be done, no treatment, no cure. It’s a case of being made comfortable to see it out. The idea of chemotherapy is amazing; you get the opportunity to fight back.”

Charlie Anderson-Read was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2023, she has been fighting ever since and she is here today to tell you her story.

Charlie Anderson-Read

on 15th March 2024

“My mission is to inspire as many people as I can to be physically and mentally strong in their fight against this horrible disease.”

Having recently celebrated his eight-year survival anniversary in July, Louis Baldachino is living proof that even stage 4 pancreatic cancer isn't always a death sentence.

Louis Baldachino

on 30th August 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

“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

“Daniel was discharged, we made funeral plans, and I took him with our 14-year-old son to the nearest beach so he could see the sea one more time.”

Su Twin's tells her story about her husband Daniel.

Su Twin

on 28th November 2022

“She turned to the nurse and said, ‘either he’s a doctor or a very well-informed chap’. I assured her I was neither, just an ageing nerd.”

David Fullard shares both his own, and his daughter's experiences with pancreatic cancer.

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David Fullard

on 21st November 2022

Pauline Wynne

“I don’t feel sorry for myself but I feel desperately sorry for my poor children who are going to lose their mum.”

Pauline Wynne shares with us her pancreatic cancer story.

Pauline Wynne

on 30th October 2022

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