Patient Story: Karin
Karin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer age 30, and less than two weeks after giving birth to her son Jethro. She tells her story, in her own words. We are very sorry to hear today (11/11/2013) that Karin has lost…
Karin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer age 30, and less than two weeks after giving birth to her son Jethro. She tells her story, in her own words. We are very sorry to hear today (11/11/2013) that Karin has lost…
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…
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…
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…
Simon Pollard, 44 from Cleethorpes took on the National Three Peaks Challenge with a target of the mammoth trek taking no longer than 24 hours. This epic challenge presented Simon with running and climbing up Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and…
A study is taking place to test the accuracy of a potential urine test for pancreatic cancer. This is in part thanks to £1.6million of funding from the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund (PCRF). The team of researchers is being led…
Natalia Moore describes her mum Denise Lloyd's difficult battle with pancreatic cancer, and coping with life after she sadly passed away. Experiencing the symptoms In august of 2017 I was travelling home from London when I received a call from…
We are delighted to announce that our Founder & CEO, Ali Stunt has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufacture and Commerce (RSA). The RSA has been in existence since 1754…
Kirstin, our Health and Content Marketing Officer and Vicky, our IT & Digital Programme Manager will be attending the Pharmacy Show at the NEC Birmingham. We will be raising awareness of Pancreatic Cancer Action's pharmacy e-learning modules on pancreatic cancer…
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…