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Survivor Story: 5+ survivor

Sharon Jones - Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

“I’m Still Here 5 Years Later Even Though My Doctor Told Me I Was Going To Die – Always Have Hope”

Hi, I’m Sharon Jones, and I’m a five-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. Five years ago, if someone had told me I’d be here writing this, I wouldn’t have believed them. When I was diagnosed, I thought it was a death…

Sharon Jones - Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
Sharon Jones

on 6th March 2025

“My mission is to inspire as many people as I can to be physically and mentally strong in their fight against this horrible disease.”

Having recently celebrated his eight-year survival anniversary in July, Louis Baldachino is living proof that even stage 4 pancreatic cancer isn't always a death sentence.

Louis Baldachino

on 30th August 2023

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

Louis 60th with family

Louis Baldachino – My Story

Our amazing supporter Louis shares the inspiring story of his battle with pancreatic cancer, after being diagnosed 5 years ago. Chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy and his sheer determination to "never lose hope" has meant that he's now reached the important 5-year…

Louis Baldachino

on 3rd August 2020

Pancreatic Cancer Action

Jean – 6 Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

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 Jean's story.  “I don't think about my diagnosis too much, as long as…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Jack McQuillan

on 14th November 2019

Pancreatic Cancer Action

Penny – 7 Year Survivor

This is Penny's story.  “Without seeing the article about Ali’s story and the symptoms she described I am not sure I would have survived pancreatic cancer” Penny was working as a midwife and was fit and healthy when she was…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Jack McQuillan

on 11th November 2019

Pancreatic Cancer Action

Gill – 4 Year Survivor

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 Gill's story. "Before I was diagnosed, I hardly knew anything about pancreatic cancer”…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Jack McQuillan

on 6th November 2019

Yvonne Carse

Yvonne – 10 Year Survivor

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…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Jack McQuillan

on 5th November 2019

Jan

Patient Story: Jan

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Jack McQuillan

on 18th October 2019

Barry Grace

Patient Story: Barry Grace

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…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Jack McQuillan

on 29th September 2019

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