Deadly killer
Don't let this killer get you next.
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. Spotting the signs could save your life. Do you know the symptoms?
Every year, nearly 10,000 people in the UK lose their lives to pancreatic cancer the deadliest common cancer.
Sadly, half of the people diagnosed with this deadly disease will die within 3 months, and 93% will die within 5 years.
It strikes fast, hides behind ordinary symptoms, and too often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Back pain, indigestion, weight loss, jaundice, changes to your bowel movements, signs that seem harmless and unconnected, but could be deadly.
This campaign exposes the truth: pancreatic cancer is a silent killer that doesn’t wait or discriminate. Recognising the symptoms early and acting fast could save your life, or someone else’s. When you know the signs, you have a chance to fight back against this deadly killer.
Real people. Real stories. Real victims.
Pancreatic cancer doesn't discriminate. It can affect anyone, at any time of life. Here are the real stories of those who have faced this deadly killer, and the families determined to help others spot the signs before it's too late.
Poppy Bruford's story
Poppy’s story of love, loss, and leaping for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. She shares how her dad and her husband, Rob Roots, both lost their lives to pancreatic cancer, and why she's determined to make a difference.
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Martin Graham's Story
When Martin Graham, then 42, was told he had pancreatic cancer, he thought it was a death sentence. Over a decade later, he’s living proof that early detection and determination can save lives.
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Denise Gradus' Story
Denise Gradus shares her dad Tony's story. A loving husband, dad and grandfather taken too soon by pancreatic cancer. Tony’s story is one of deep love, resilience, and the devastating speed with which pancreatic cancer can change everything.
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Chris Smith's story
Chris has beaten four different types of cancer in the last six years. Her story is one of sheer determination to survive. It was her most recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, that hit the hardest. Known as one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose early and with one of the least successful outcomes. Chris’s story highlights the importance of awareness, persistence, and hope.
Read moreSpotting the symptoms of pancreatic cancer could save your life
Don't let this deadly killer get you next. Improve your chances of survival by knowing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
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Turn it purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Turn it Purple this November. Turn it Purple is back again! We’ve got lots of fun activities planned at Pancreatic Cancer Action to mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
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Our Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month activities
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and the launch of our Deadly Killer campaign. Learn more about our campaign and all of the awareness activities we'll be taking part in throughout the month.
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Help us raise awareness of this deadly killer
If you’ve lost someone to pancreatic cancer, please follow and share our #DeadlyKiller campaign on our social media channels throughout November (search: Pancreatic Cancer Action if you don’t already follow us).
Don’t forget to use #DeadlyKiller and tag us if you post on your own social media channels. Every share helps save lives.