Kate on diagnosis
'In a way, when you're the patient, it’s easy. You don’t have time to be scared.'
Luke on diagnosis
'I did the typical bloke thing of ignoring it.'
Philomena on diagnosis
'It was just such a shock because I felt so fit and healthy.'
Vivek on diagnosis
'I took it in my stride and just tried to deal with things as they happened.'
Order or download our free booklet about pancreatic cancer. It covers causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments and clinical trials.
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