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.…
on 21st August 2019
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…
on 17th August 2019
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…
on 13th August 2019
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…
on 13th August 2019
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…
on 5th August 2019
Rod was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2005, later undergoing a Whipple procedure to help remove it. In October 2004, I visited my GP complaining of slight stomach ache. She did several tests, including blood tests, all of which came…
on 30th July 2019
Lyndon was diagnosed in 2006 and had a Whipple's operation. Here he tells his story in his own words. Experiencing symptoms It happened about 6-8 weeks after my marriage to my third wife, who is from the Philippines, thirty years…
on 30th July 2019
Nikki tells her story of being treated for chronic pancreatitis, before later being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My name is Nikki and I'm a 52 year old woman living in Reading, Berkshire. I was born and grew up in New…
on 15th July 2019
Terry Lown describes the shock of discovering that his new wife Penny had pancreatic cancer and how it has affected both her and their families lives. My wife Penny was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer five years ago. We had…
on 11th July 2019
Nigel Farrell, TV Presenter, Producer & writer It is with much sadness that we have to inform you that Nigel has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer – He will be missed enormously by all of us here at Pancreatic…
on 9th July 2019