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Lesley was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2008. She had a Whipple's operation and then chemotherapy. In September 2009, a CT scan showed that it had spread to her liver. Lesley still leads an active life. She takes morphine for her pain.
Lesley is a housewife. She is married and has 3 children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
Elaine was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1995. The surgeon removed most of her pancreas and her spleen. Elaine also had some radiotherapy. Since then she has been very well indeed and only takes Metformin for mild diabetes.
Elaine was a doctor before she retired. She is married and has 4 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White Welsh.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ann was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2007. She had a Whipple's operation and then chemotherapy. Ann recovered and was incredibly well for two years. Then symptoms returned and a scan showed the cancer had come back with secondary tumours in her lungs.
Ann is married with 3 children. She was a GP for more than 35 years. She retired when she found out she had pancreatic cancer. She is also co-founder of...
