Real Life Stories
In this section you will find real life stories from people affected by pancreatic cancer. These stories provide examples of how people are diagnosed, the treatment they have, their experiences and how they take care of themselves.
Raymond & Mary
Raymond shares the story of his wife, Mary's, experience of pancreatic cancer.
George
George, 72, was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer adenocarcinoma which had spread to the liver in April 2011.
Susan
Susan, 57, was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas.
Anne, experience of managing her diet with no pancreas
Anne was diagnosed in 2009 with an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) and in 2010 with a malignant IPMN in the head of the pancreas
Cliff, experience of the effect of pancreatic cancer on diet
Cliff was diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas. He shares his personal experience of the effect of pancreatic cancer on diet
Trace
Trace, 60 when diagnosed with inoperable adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas. It was rendered operable by chemotherapy and chemo-radiotherapy.
Petra
Petra, 47, was diagnosed in 1999 with operable adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Read her story here.
Paul
Paul was diagnosed in 2006 with inoperable adenosquamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas. He had a total pancreatectomy and chemotherapy.
Claudie
Claudie, 60 was diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in 1996. Read her story here.