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Saba's mother was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer 4 years ago after having appetite and weight loss. Ten weeks of gemcitabine chemotherapy had no effect on the cancer. She deteriorated gradually and died 11 months after diagnosis.
Saba is a designer. She is single and has no children. Ethnic background: Asian
Theadora's mother developed jaundice in 2004. After doctors diagnosed pancreatic cancer she had chemotherapy, which continued intermittently almost until she died in 2007. She found complementary therapies, such as reiki, helpful and changed her diet.
Theadora is a senior civil servant and lives with her partner. Ethnic background: White Jewish
Poppy's father Adrian was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and at the point of diagnosis only had a few weeks to live. During this time he stayed with his oldest friends. Poppy also stayed with these friends so she could spend time with her father before he died.
Poppy's father Adrian was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and at the point of diagnosis only had a few weeks to live. During this time he stayed with his oldest...
Susan's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1998 when she was 86 years old. Susan cared for her mother at home after she was involved in a car accident and it was apparent that she was becoming unable to cope alone.
Susan is a retired air stewardess. Susan is married with three adult children. Ethnic background: White British
Ten years ago David's father was diagnosed with lung cancer and he died three years later. David now works voluntarily for several national cancer organisations and charities representing carer and patient perspectives.
David is married with one grown up child. He is a retired research consultant and volunteers for several national cancer organisations and charities. Ethnic background: White British
Cassie's father was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue and throat in 2008. Cassie left her job to help her mother and become a full time carer for her father.
Cassie is single. She works as a counsellor. Ethnic background: White British
Ruth's mother was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer in 2008. Ruth described how her mother maintained a positive attitude and was not afraid of death.
Ruth is married with two adult children. She works full-time as a self-employed counsellor. Ethnic background: White British
Sue's father was diagnosed with dementia after a stroke, although he had already been occasionally forgetful or confused. Sue, her mother and sister, looked after him at home for 9 months until he was moved to a care home after a fall, where he died.
Sue is a special needs teacher. She is divorced with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British
Emma began caring for her mother when she developed signs of Motor Neurone Disease. By getting end of life care funding and help from live-in carers, Emma was able to keep her mother in her own home until she died.
Emma is a higher level teaching assistant. She has two children aged 9 and 11 and is separated from her husband. Ethnic background: White British
Georgina cared for her mother, who had dementia and terminal bowel cancer. Georgina and her mum were very close and she describes how it was a pleasure to look after her.
Georgina is single with no children, and works as a library assistant. Ethnic background: White British
