Carer stories
Stories from families, friends and carers.
Sue & Mike
Sue tells us about her husband, Mike, who experienced some rare side effects during his treatment for pancreatic cancer. Mike passed away at home with his family around him in 2021, aged 74.
April & Sharon
April shares the story of her mum, Sharon, who passed away from pancreatic cancer aged 60, after a few short weeks in hospital. She tells us of their shock at losing Sharon so quickly.
Sharon & Paul
Sharon shares the story of her husband Paul, who passed away at home with his family aged 51, just weeks after being diagnosed.
John & Cath
Cath’s husband, John, was diagnosed in 2020 and had surgery followed by chemotherapy. A year on, they’re feeling positive and looking to the future.
Rebecca & Dean
Rebecca’s husband, Dean, sadly passed away in March 2023, having had a terminal diagnosis at the end of 2020. He was 46. Rebecca first told their story in 2021. She looks back on their last years together and the treatments that helped extend Dean’s life.
Sarah and Evelyn
Sarah shares her mum, Evelyn’s story. Evelyn was diagnosed in November 2020 with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Jill
Jill shares the story of her mum, Maureen, who was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in January 2021.
Heather & Stephen
Heather shares her story, after her husband Stephen was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in 2019.
Anne T
Anne’s husband David was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumour 8 years ago. She shares their experience to help others.
Julie
Julie shares her experience after her husband Stephen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2020.
Julia
Julia shares her experience of pancreatic cancer, after her husband Rob was diagnosed in 2018.
Jasmyn
Jasmyn shares her experience, as both her Mum and Dad were diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in 2016