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Lilian was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2010. She was having chemotherapy, as part of a clinical trial. Lilian was not in any pain, but at times she felt a bit sick and very tired. She was quite optimistic about her treatment and was living one day at a time.
Lilian was a doctors receptionist before she retired. She is married and has two children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
Davinder was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009. She had a distal pancreatectomy to remove the tumour, which was in the tail of the pancreas. She did not need any other treatment. She still has some abdominal discomfort, but is slowly recovering.
Davinder was a caterer, but is now retired. She does voluntary work with Asian Radio. She is divorced, and has one daughter. Ethnic background/ nationality: Indian.
Tony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2009. In February 2010 he had a Whipple's operation. Since then he has been having chemotherapy. Apart from some abdominal pain, he feels well and enjoys life.
Tony is a recycling operative. He was off work due to illness when we met him. He is married and has two children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
In 2000 Peter was diagnosed with a very rare form of pancreatic cancer, a neuroendocrine tumour. He had chemotherapy followed by a distal pancreatectomy, splenectomy, and removal of tumour from portal vein. Since then he has been well.
Peter is a journalist. He is married and has two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Carol was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. She had a pyloric preserving pancreatico-duodenectomy and cholescystecomy followed by chemotherapy. Now she feels well. Her blood markers are rising but scans have not revealed a recurrence.
Carol was a nurse before she retired. She is single. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
In 2009 Fred was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He had a Whipple's operation and is still recovering. He has developed a hernia on the site of the incision. He has a positive outlook and hopes that soon he will be well enough to play golf and swim again.
Fred was a college lecturer until he retired in 2009 due to ill health. He is married and has 4 adult children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White Scottish.
May was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. She had a Whipple's operation. She gets very tired at times and has bowel problems and has lost a lot of weight but she is still well enough to go out. She loves walking with her dogs.
May was a school secretary before she retired. She is a widow and has two adult children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White Scottish.
In 2005 John was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He had a Whipple's operation, which was followed by chemotherapy. In 2009 John was told that he had cancer in both his lungs. He is not having much treatment at the moment and his pain is well controlled.
John was a shipwright before he retired in 2007 due to ill health. He is married and has two adult children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White Scottish.
In February 2009, after long delays, Rory was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She had secondary tumours in her liver. She is on the TeloVac trial, having chemotherapy and vaccine injections. Apart from treatment days and the following day she feels well.
Rory is a retired teacher. She is married and has three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Mr Ross Carter explains how symptoms of pancreatic cancer differ from symptoms of pancreatitis, how doctors treat symptoms of pancreatic cancer, which treatments might be appropriate, and how doctors manage pain and other symptoms if the cancer comes back.
Mr Ross Carter is a consultant surgeon in upper gastrointestinal (GI) and pancreatico-biliary surgery at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
