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, more than 10,000 people in the UK lose their lives to pancreatic cancer the deadliest common cancer. 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 unconnnected, 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.
David Fullard's story
David Fullard shares both his own, and his daughter's experiences with pancreatic cancer.
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Dan's story of success
Dan Godley is back to share his first cancer-free milestone with you all.
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Graham's story
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.
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Karin's story
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.
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Lizz's story
Lizz was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer years after experiencing initial symptoms, including bloating and unusual smelling urine. Now thankfully in recovery, she has turned her attention to raising funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer.
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Briony's story
Briony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was just 26 years old after she had been experiencing symptoms for as long as 5 years before.
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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Hear from our CEO on our #Deadlykiller campaign
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and the launch of our Deadly killer campaign. Learn more about our campaign and hear the thoughts of our Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Cummins.
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.