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In 2008 Peter was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. He had chemotherapy which shrunk the tumour. In 2009 Peter had Cyberknife treatment. In March 2010 tests showed a recurrence, so now Peter is having more chemotherapy. He feels quite well.
Peter is a retired bank manager. He is married and has two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Dr Pippa Corrie explains that there are different types of pancreatic cancer and that sometimes chemotherapy is useful. She also talks about the standard chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer and about some of the clinical trials that are taking place in the UK.
Dr Pippa Corrie is a Consultant and Associate Lecturer in Medical Oncology at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke’s Hospital).
Peter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer eight months ago after losing weight and having stomach pains. He has recently finished a course of radiotherapy with chemotherapy tablets and is awaiting a scan to find out what effect it has had.
Peter is a retired sheltered housing officer, he is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.
In 2007 Alison was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She had surgery followed by chemotherapy and then chemoradiotherapy. She is now feeling well and is positive about the future.
Alison is married and has 2 children. She is a PhD student. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
In February 2009 William had jaundice. In April a stent was inserted into his bile duct, and the doctor did a biopsy of his pancreas. Cancer was diagnosed. In June, he had a Whipple's operation. He is now having a six month course of chemotherapy.
William is married and has 2 children. He is a lorry driver (not working due to ill health). Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
Helen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. She had a Whipple's operation and chemotherapy. In early 2009 a CT scan revealed secondary tumours in her liver. Helen is now having more chemotherapy. She feels well and is back at work.
Helen is married and has 2 children. She is a clerical officer. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
Michael was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer nearly three years before we spoke to him. His early symptoms were indigestion and pain. He had a Whipple's operation followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In March 2010 he had a recurrence and had Cyberknife treatment.
Michael is a retired wine merchant. He is married with one adult child. Ethnic background: White, half Polish half British.
In 2007, when Richard was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, doctors hoped to do a Whipple's operation, but found the cancer had spread. Richard took part in the TeloVac trial, and had chemotherapy and then vaccine for 18 months. He now has chemotherapy.
Richard is single. He is a teacher (now retired). Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
Donna was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 7 months ago. She had vomiting and tummy pain for a long time before that. The tumour could not be taken out with an operation and she decided not to have chemotherapy. Her only treatment has been anti-sickness tablets and pain control.
Donna is married with 3 adult daughters. She is a housewife. Ethnic background: White British.
David first had symptoms in December 2003. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. He had a Whipple's operation, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In 2010 his cancer came back. Doctors told him that he has weeks or months to live.
David is a Detective Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He is married and has three children. Nationality/ethnic background: White European
