Recovery from surgery stories

Nicola

Nicola had a few weeks of bloating, followed by pale, oily stools and weight loss. She was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. After chemotherapy, Nicola was able to have surgery to remove the cancer. Nicola shares her 'roller coaster' year from diagnosis through treatment on to recovery. 

Elma

Elma was 69 when she was diagnosed with borderline operable pancreatic cancer, after feeling pain in her stomach. She had surgery and chemotherapy, and five years later, she has been given the all-clear.

Clive

Clive was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after his daughter noticed he had symptoms of jaundice. He was able to have the cancer removed by a Whipple’s procedure. Clive is recovering well and shares his story to help others who are being diagnosed.

Robert

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

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.

Trevor

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.

Tricia’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure

Graham’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s operation

Graham's story - he had a Whipple's operation to treat pancreatic cancer

Cliff’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure

Diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas in 2009

Carole’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure

Diagnosed with operable adenocarcinoma in 2009

Lynne’s experience of recovering from a Whipple’s procedure

My surgery took place in October 2009 and my recovery took rather longer than expected and was more traumatic than anyone anticipated.

Glen’s experience of recovery from a Whipple’s procedure

Diagnosed with inoperable adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas in 2008