Patient Stories | Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

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.