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.
Andy’s story: The importance of listening to your body
For many people, pancreatic cancer is a frightening thought. It can feel easier to put symptoms to the back of your mind, hoping they will go away, rather than face the possibility that something might be wrong.
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Lynda’s Story: A Mam, a fighter, and a diagnosis that came too late
Lynda was so much more than her diagnosis. She was a mam, a daughter, a sister, a nana, a friend, and the person who made a house feel like home. Her door was always open, and she loved nothing more than having her family around her.
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Debra's Story: “You know your body better than anyone”
Debra Grindall survived pancreatic cancer at just 32. Years later, she lost her mum to the same disease. Now Debra is sharing both experiences to encourage others to trust their instincts, recognise the symptoms and never be afraid to ask the questions.
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.