Patient Story: Karin
Karin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer age 30, and less than two weeks after giving birth to her son Jethro. She tells her story, in her own words. We are very sorry to hear today (11/11/2013) that Karin has lost…
Karin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer age 30, and less than two weeks after giving birth to her son Jethro. She tells her story, in her own words. We are very sorry to hear today (11/11/2013) that Karin has lost…
Liz was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April 2012. She was only 48. Her doctors in the UK prescribed palliative care which led her to seek a second opinion in Heidelberg, Germany. On the 9th March 2012, I had been…
In January 2014 at the age of 33, it was discovered that I had multiple tumours on my pancreas. After finding this out, I was faced with a life changing decision, to have to all of my pancreas, gallbladder and…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…