Patient Stories

Christine describes being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and her difficulty remaining positive when faced with a lack of survivor stories.  My name is Kristine Wilson. I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer October of 2015 at the age of 42. I...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 29th September

Ali Stunt, our founder and CEO, celebrates her 12 year survivor anniversary since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. Here she shares her story of how she was inspired to set up Pancreatic Cancer Action. Exactly this time 12 years...Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 30th August

Graham describes how he went from being a fit and healthy man living with IBS, to being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and undergoing life changing surgery. This is my journey from diagnosis until present day. I am just an ordinary...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 29th August

Ceridwen became jaundice 27 weeks into her pregnancy, shortly after giving birth she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and later received a Whipple procedure to remove it. Experiencing the symptoms I was pregnant with my second child, 34 years old,...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 26th August

Paul was diagnosed with in-operable pancreatic cancer in 2006, however, after undergoing a number of successful cycles of chemotherapy Paul's tumour had shrunk enough to receive life saving surgery. This is his story. Hi. I’m Paul, aged 57. I’m married...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 24th August

Gwen was experiencing a number of symptoms but only sought a medical opinion after seeing a PCA symptom awareness poster in a service station. She was later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and underwent a Whipple procedure to remove the tumour....Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 21st August

George was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2015 and is grateful for the speedy reaction from his doctor after he began to experience symptoms including jaundice. “Early diagnosis is paramount in fighting this disease and it is so important...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 17th August

Mick was diagnosed with in-operable pancreatic cancer in 2000 and told that he had just 4 months to live. Refusing to accept this, his wife insisted on a second opinion and Mick was later able to undergo a lifesaving Whipple...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 13th August

Michael’s describes his experience of undergoing a Whipple procedure in 2007 to remove the tumour from his pancreas, and later being eligible for CyberKnife® radiation treatment. I am very sorry to announce that Michael lost his battle with pancreatic cancer...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 13th August

Katherine was diagnosed with a rare Neuroendocrine tumour on her pancreas in 2010, this is her story. I am 54 years old and work as a teacher. Up until Easter 2010 I had no idea there was anything wrong. I...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 5th August