Gwen Booth’s Story
PCA Supporter Kelly, has kindly shared her mum- Gwen Booth's story of diagnosis from her own perspective, as she recalls the signs and symptoms Gwen encountered prior to diagnosis. Read More
Patient Stories
Lizz Brown Survivor Story
Lizz was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer years after experiencing initial symptoms, including bloating and usual smelling urine. Now thankfully in recovery, she has turned her attention to raising funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer with her '10,000 step challenge'. This… Read More
Lizz Brown
on 23rd November 2020
Anthony Carter – 26 Year Survivor
Anthony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after noticing that his eyes appeared to be a yellow colour in some photos of him taken at his mothers birthday. After undergoing a successful Whipples surgery to remove the tumour he is now… Read More
Jack McQuillan
on 24th September 2020
Louis Baldachino – My Story
Our amazing supporter Louis shares the inspiring story of his battle with pancreatic cancer, after being diagnosed 5 years ago. Chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy and his sheer determination to "never lose hope" has meant that he's now reached the important 5-year… Read More
Ceridwen Maddock Jones
It is with deep sadness that we have to write this post today. Ceridwen Maddock Jones, an incredible lady sadly passed away on Wednesday 17th June after a five- and half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was incredibly passionate about… Read More
Issy Smith
on 29th June 2020
“I feel so lucky to be alive.”
Briony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was just 26 years old after she had been experiencing symptoms for as long as 5 years before. Read More
Issy Smith
on 5th June 2020
“I know I am very lucky but I have no idea why this has happened to me”
Yvonne was just 56 when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. She was a headteacher in a small village school and never took time off work. Yvonne was diagnosed with proctitis, a type of ulcerative colitis in… Read More
Issy Smith
on 20th March 2020
Jo – 1 Year Survivor Story
This November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month we will be sharing a series of stories written by survivors of the disease. This is Jo's story. 75% of people cannot name a single symptom of pancreatic cancer Jo, mother to… Read More
Jack McQuillan
on 19th November 2019
Jean – 6 Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
This November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month we will be sharing a series of stories written by survivors of the disease. This is Jean's story. “I don't think about my diagnosis too much, as long as… Read More
Jack McQuillan
on 14th November 2019
Penny – 7 Year Survivor
This is Penny's story. “Without seeing the article about Ali’s story and the symptoms she described I am not sure I would have survived pancreatic cancer” Penny was working as a midwife and was fit and healthy when she was… Read More
Jack McQuillan
on 11th November 2019
