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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.
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.
Audrey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2005. She had a Whipple's operation, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The cancer came back in 2008 and 2009 so Audrey has had more chemotherapy and hopes to stop treatment soon. She feels well.
Audrey is a teacher, now retired. She is married and has 3 children. 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...
In 2009 Steve was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He had chemotherapy and radiotherapy to shrink the tumour, but the tumour remained too close to major blood vessels, so was inoperable. Steve feels quite well but knows he has a terminal illness.
Steve is an office worker (retired due to ill health). He is married. Nationality/ethnic background: White British.
Vicky was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. She had a neuroendocrine tumour which is rare. She had a Whipple's operation and then radiofrequency ablation to treat small lesions in her liver. She feels well but knows the lesions may increase in size.
Vicky is a bookkeeper (now retired). She is married. Ethnic background/ Nationality: White British.
Anthony's wife, Martine, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003. She was treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She had more chemotherapy in 2005 and 2008. A scan found that cancer had spread to her liver. Martine died peacefully in August 2008.
Anthony is a retired education officer. He is now a part time hospital chaplain. He is a widower and has two grown up children. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British/South African.
Susan's mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2009. The doctor told her mother that her condition was terminal and that there was no effective treatment available. Susan's mother developed pneumonia and passed away peacefully in August 2009.
Susan is an administrator/secretary. She is divorced. Ethnic background/Nationality: White British.
Maureen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 4 months ago after having abdominal pain and digestive problems. She is having chemotherapy (capecitabine and gemcitabine), which is shrinking the tumour, and hopes to go on to have an operation to remove it.
Maureen is a retired therapeutic counsellor; she is married with 3 adult children. Ethnic background: White British.
Saba's mother was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer 4 years ago after having appetite and weight loss. Ten weeks of gemcitabine chemotherapy had no effect on the cancer. She deteriorated gradually and died 11 months after diagnosis.
Saba is a designer. She is single and has no children. Ethnic background: Asian.
