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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”...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 6th November

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

Jack McQuillan

on 5th November

The Glasgow Precision Oncology Laboratory (GPOL) at the University of Glasgow has developed a series of tests called an assay for all types of cancer. The cancer test are designed specifically to allow doctors to give personalised treatments to patients...Read More

Becky Rice

on 5th November

B.fresh, British juice and smoothie company have partnered up with us for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month this November to help raise awareness of the UK's fifth biggest cancer killer! B.fresh will be taking part in 'Turn it Purple' throughout the...Read More

Issy Smith

on 1st November

Almost 10,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK every year, more than one person an hour. We believe in promoting the early diagnosis of the disease, so that more patients are diagnosed in time for potentially curative...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 31st October

11-year-old George from Hartlepool recently walked 10-miles in memory of his Auntie, Karen Shadforth, who sadly lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on the 1st of January this year.  George’s walk began at the Blue Lagoon near the Hartlepool Power...Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 18th October

Jan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2012 in this personal and honest account, Jan is trying to decide whether or not to have the controversial Whipples operation. My contribution to “Patient Stories” is about my experience of trying...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 18th October

The Queen officially opened parliament today with a speech outlining the governments plans for the next year. This is an important speech, which accompanied by government briefing document, describes the bills and legislation that the government plans to introduce and...Read More

Becky Rice

on 14th October

Mike tells the story, of being faced with inoperable pancreatic cancer and his brave decision to undergo a clinical trial to help others in the future. Four months ago, I was diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas. I had arrived...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 1st October

According to our recent survey*, the UK public has a worryingly low knowledge of the pancreas and pancreatic cancer, with 69% knowing nothing about the disease and 74% not being able to name a single symptom. What’s more, concerningly, around...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 1st October