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Survivor Stories

Sue & Jim Wood

“I struggle daily with survivors guilt and wonder why did he have to suffer so much and die when it all went so well for me”

Sue shares with us her own experiences with pancreatic cancer, as well as those of her husband, Jim.

Sue & Jim Wood
Sue Wood

on 5th June 2022

Dr Cliff Pettifor

“My motto was to do as much as I could, as soon as I could, and for as long as I could”

Dr Cliff Pettifor provides us with an update on his health.

Dr Cliff Pettifor
Dr Cliff Pettifor

on 6th May 2022

June Simpson

“The first lot of chemotherapy didn’t work”

June Simpson shares with us her experiences as a pancreatic cancer patient.

June Simpson
June Simpson

on 27th December 2021

Phil Hunt

“I consider myself a fortunate survivor of what is so often dreaded cancer”

Pharmacist Phil Hunt shares his personal view and timeline of his pancreatic cancer experience.

Phil Hunt
Phil Hunt

on 18th November 2021

Theresa Upton

“I had symptoms for a very long time, at least two years”

Theresa Upton shares her story in the hope it helps others.

Theresa Upton
Theresa Upton

on 12th November 2021

Debra Grindall

“I’d be teaching in class and scratching. Even giving myself bruises because I was scratching so much”

Read Debra's story.

Debra Grindall
Debra Grindall

on 12th November 2021

anthony roberts

“He also told me “it can’t be anything serious as you look too well””

Anthony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2016 after experiencing indigestion and heartburn and shares his story with us.

anthony roberts
Anthony Roberts

on 11th November 2021

russell pancreatic cancer survivor story

Russell from Wales shares his survivor story

This is the story of how Russell went from being a fit and healthy 59-year-old man, enjoying life with his wife, Helen, and two children, Thomas, and Cassie, to being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the deadliest of the common cancers.

RUssell
Russell

on 8th June 2021

Ali Stunt

Ali Stunt- Survivor Story

Read the survivor story of our Founder & CEO, Ali Stunt.

Ali Stunt
Ali Stunt

on 23rd February 2021

Lizz Brown

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…

Lizz Brown
Lizz Brown

on 23rd November 2020

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