Carer stories

Stories from families, friends and carers.

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Kenny & Ishbel

19 February 2020

Kenny shares the story of his wife, Ishbel, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019. Ishbel had chemotherapy and a Whipple's procedure.

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Clarice & Lee

6 February 2020

Clarice shares the story of her Dad, Lee, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 47

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Rachel & Steve

14 January 2020

Rachel shares the story of her Dad, Steve, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018

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Karen & Scott

7 November 2019

Karen shares the story of her husband, Scott, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 49.

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Marie & Sue

6 August 2019

Marie shares the story of her Mum, Sue, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 61 years old

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Christine & Mal

6 August 2019

Mal was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was 56 years old. His wife, Christine, shares his story

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Sue & Beryl

1 August 2019

Sue shares the story of her mother, Beryl, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 72 years old

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Laraine & John

11 June 2019

Laraine shares her experience of caring for her husband John, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014

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Leonard & Linda

7 June 2019

Leonard shares his wife Linda’s story, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017.

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Joe

21 May 2019

Joe shares the story of her Dad, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016

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Val & Phil

19 February 2019

Val shares her husband Phil’s story – he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016 and had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy

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David & Wendy

3 December 2018

David shares the story of his wife, Wendy, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016