Under 50 stories

Man holding birthday cake decorated with a little model of a cyclist
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Andy & Joanne

1 November 2023

Andy, a husband, father of two and keen cyclist, was 44 years old when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His wife, Joanne, shares their story and talks about making memories before Andy passed away in August 2023.

Mum and daughter with arms around each other standing in front of a Christmas tree
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Amy & Cathi

17 March 2023

Amy's mum, Cathi, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer aged 49. She had a Whipple's procedure but sadly the cancer had spread. She passed away aged 51. Amy talks about her mum's determination to live life to the full and reflects on how much she is missed.  

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Dovile

23 November 2022

Dovile talks about being diagnosed with a rare type of pancreatic tumour. She shares her experience of treatment and the challenges she faces in her road to recovery.

A man and woman smile for a selfie at a charity fundraiser.
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Lisa & Lewis

19 May 2022

Lewis was just 37 when he passed away after being diagnosed in A&E. His partner, Lisa, tells us about Lewis’s diagnosis and symptoms.

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Sammi

27 September 2021

Sammi was 34 when she was diagnosed, and pregnant with her first child. She talks about getting a second opinion, having treatment with chemotherapy, Nanoknife® and the Whipple’s procedure, and reflects on her journey.

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Rebecca & Dean

7 July 2021

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.

Julia family photo - man, woman and child with bikes
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Julia

20 August 2020

Julia shares her experience of pancreatic cancer, after her husband Rob was diagnosed in 2018.

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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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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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Carol

30 January 2020

Carol was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when she was 49. She shares her experience of having surgery and chemotherapy

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Carl L

24 January 2020

Carl was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2014, when he was 43, and had surgery to remove the cancer.

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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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