Stories about operable pancreatic cancer

These stories are from people who could have surgery to remove their cancer.

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Trevor G

6 September 2022

Trevor was 61 when he was diagnosed with cancer in the head of the pancreas. He reflects on the emotional impact of his diagnosis and treatments, and how the support he has had from his wife is helping him through this.

Robert
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Robert

10 November 2021

Robert went to his GP suffering from nausea and was quickly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, aged 59. He talks about getting treatment and taking part in a clinical trial.

John & Cath
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John & Cath

9 November 2021

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.

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Trevor

13 July 2021

Trevor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014. Almost seven years on, he shares his experience of having Whipple’s procedure and chemotherapy and keeping fit and well.

A photograph of Michael and his wife, Cathy
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Michael

5 November 2020

Michael was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016. He had surgery and chemotherapy and shares his experience and recovery.

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Geoff

16 July 2020

Geoff shares his experience after being diagnosed with Ampullary adenocarcinoma in 2018

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Roy

5 May 2020

Roy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014, and shares his experience of isolating at home

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Karen

4 May 2020

Karen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010. She shares how she is coping during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bryony

27 April 2020

Bryony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, and shares how the coronavirus and shielding has affected her and her family.

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Simon

18 December 2019

Simon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, when he was 42. He shares his experience of having surgery and chemotherapy

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Carole

14 October 2019

Carole was diagnosed with operable pancreatic cancer when she was 41. In 2019 she celebrated 10 years since her diagnosis

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Wendy

12 February 2019

Wendy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006. 2018 marked 12 years since her diagnosis