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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Hamish was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006. He had a Whipple's operation, then chemotherapy. His quality of life has been good but the cancer has come back in an area near the pancreas. He is about to start more chemotherapy.
Hamish had a lighting consultancy until he retired. He is married with three children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
