2024 stories

In November, we share powerful pancreatitis stories from our community.

Claire’s story

"I remember being told: “If you try to get out of bed, you’re going to die.”"

Tony takes a break on a walk with his daughter, Jen's, dogs Rocky and Molly

Tony’s story

Tony’s story is told by his daughter, Jen. "I arrived to Dad lying on his bed, clutching his abdomen. His...

Gareth is wearing a red football shirt and is smiling at the camera, holding a trophy.

Gareth’s story

"We’d never heard of pancreatitis before. We didn’t know it could be so devastating."

Cornelius is taking a mirror selfie in a toilet at a medical facility. He is topless with a pair of gray sweat bottoms. He has some tubes attached to the side of his belly.

Cornelius’ Story

"I went from being an active person, working and always on the go, to struggling to walk from one room...

Paula is on holiday in Cyprus, ready for a night out. The photo is taken from slightly above her, and she smiles at the camera. She is wearing a white and blue floral dress, with frilly straps over her shoulders.

Paula’s Story

Paula’s story is told by her stepdaughter, Harleigh.  "Pancreatitis can bring devastation to the people it impacts and their loved ones....

Amee is propped up in a hospital bed wearing a hospital gown, holding her baby and her assistance dog, a grey Staffy, is also in the photo

Amee’s story

"I was in and out of consciousness and was constantly vomiting. Blood tests revealed pancreatitis."

Rachel (left) wears a black cowboy hat, with fishnet style sleeves and a top and has black, long, curly hair. She is smiling at the camera and has two stripes of brown face paint on each of her cheeks. She is with her friend at a music festival.

Rachel’s story

"The pancreas is such a sensitive organ, and for me, stress can cause a flare-up of symptoms."