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 Yvonne's survivor story. “I know I am very lucky to survive pancreatic cancer… Read More
on 5th November 2019
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… Read More
on 29th September 2019
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… Read More
on 29th September 2019
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
on 29th September 2019
Colin shares his wife Teina's story of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer aged just 24. She is now 29 years cancer free, something they both say is a result of her early diagnosis. I am writing this on behalf of… Read More
on 16th September 2019
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
on 29th August 2019
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
on 24th August 2019
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
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… Read More
on 17th August 2019
