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Ben was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. It was not possible to do a Whipple's operation so Ben took part in a clinical trial called the TeloVac trial. He had vaccine injections and chemotherapy for about a year. Now he is just having chemotherapy. He feels tired.
Ben was a Care Worker before he was registered disabled and had to retire due to ill health. He is married and has 4 children. Ethnic background/Nationality: Black British.
In July 2006 David's wife, Fiona, was aged 40. It was a shock when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She had chemotherapy, which was not effective. She also tried alternative therapies. She died in December 2006. Her death was 'largely peaceful'.
David is a hydrologist (senior consultant). He is a widower and has two children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
Bob was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. The surgeon had hoped to do a Whipple's procedure but this was impossible because of the position of the tumour. Bob has had chemotherapy and has taken part in clinical trials. He feels quite well but tired.
Bob was the managing director of his own company before he retired. He is married and has three children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas in 2001, followed by a laparotomy, a gastrojejunostomy and then chemotherapy. After having had some chemotherapy he decided to try an alternative therapy, apricot seeds.
He is a retired rigger; he is married with three children.
Hugh's mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2000. She had a Whipple's operation and then weekly chemotherapy for six months. In 2001 she became ill again and tests showed that the cancer had spread. She died peacefully in July 2001.
Hugh's mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2000. She had a Whipple's operation and then weekly chemotherapy for six months. In 2001 she became ill again and tests...
In 2007 Simon's wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was aged 39. She started the TeloVac trial. The chemotherapy was effective but the vaccine was not. She had more chemotherapy and also complementary therapies. She died peacefully in 2009.
Simon is a teacher. He is a widower and has two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
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. She has a partner and is co-habiting. Nationality/Ethnic background: White Jewish.
Adrian was diagnosed a year ago after having pain and sickness mistaken for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by the GP. Chemotherapy and a vaccine treatment didnt stop the cancer growing, so all further care has been palliative.
Adrian is a boat builder. He is separated from his wife. Ethnic background: 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.
Richard was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009. He had chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy. In April 2010 a CT scan found small marks on his liver. He has had an MRI scan and is waiting for results. He feels tired at times but otherwise well.
Richard was a finance director for a multi-national company. He is now retired. He is divorced and has three children. Nationality/ethnic background: White British.
