Pancreatic cancer can affect every part of your life, including your emotions. Whether you’ve been diagnosed yourself, or are supporting a loved one, it’s normal to need some support. In this session we talked openly about what to expect and shared some practical tips for how to look after your emotional wellbeing.
We heard from two of our Specialist Nurses, Lisa and Jeni, who help people affected by pancreatic cancer every day on our Support Line and we were also very excited to welcome Tara White, Centre Head of Maggie’s Swansea, who will be joining us for this session.
Lisa, Jeni and Tara talked about the range of emotions you may experience after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, whether yours or someone you’re supporting. We then thought about how this may impact you and how to manage these emotions. The session includes practical tips to help you get the right support – from talking to friends and family, to reaching out to us and other organisations.
There was an opportunity to ask questions, and Tara shared some useful relaxation exercises.
Tara White – Centre Head at Maggie’s Centre, South Wales
Tara has over 10 years’ experience working with people with cancer. Her role at Maggie’s is to ensure the team are providing the best possible support to people with cancer and their families. Before joining Maggie’s in 2017, Tara worked as a radiotherapist and cancer support specialist.
Lisa Woodrow and Jeni Jones, Pancreatic Cancer UK Specialist Nurses
Lisa and Jeni are both Specialist Nurses working on Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Support Line.
Before joining the team at Pancreatic Cancer UK, Lisa worked in a variety of settings, including over a decade as a specialist nurse looking after patients with pancreatic and liver cancer in a specialist centre in London.
Jeni has been a nurse for over 32 years and has spent the last 17 years working in cancer care, including the care of people with pancreatic cancer, working in areas of chemotherapy, palliative care and in providing support to patients, families, and friends.
This session is for people with pancreatic cancer and their loved ones.
If you’re a healthcare professional, please see our dedicated events, training and resources for you, instead.
All you need to do is click the link below and you’ll be taken to the event page with the slides and video recording.
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at onlinesupport@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Here you’ll find information on how you can deal with the emotional impact of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and how to get support if you have been diagnosed or if you are supporting someone with a diagnosis.
Find out how we can support you, get information about pancreatic cancer and connect with other people going through a similar thing. You don’t need to face this alone.
Our specialist nurses can answer your questions, recommend practical steps and provide the emotional support you and your loved ones need, when you need it most.
We know being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can feel very overwhelming. Our easy to understand information is here to break it down for you so you can take your time and get prepared. It is reviewed by experts, so you know you can trust it.
