My name is Jim, and I’m a survivor of pancreatic cancer. Diagnosed in 2022, I underwent surgery in 2023 to remove part of my pancreas and the neuroendocrine tumour located in the head of my pancreas that changed my life. Through strength, support, and determination, I continue navigating this journey.
We took Daisy and Annie for a walk, as we sometimes do. She gets so excited going for a walk she barks and barks as we leave the house. She sprints next door, always trying to find Lucy the Beagle that used to be next door.
I look fine, I feel fine. That's how I would describe things at the moment. But there is something inside of me that doesn't belong there.
Today I had a phone consultation with my specialist, A/Prof David Cavallucci, and I wanted to share an update on my pancreatic cancer journey. During our discussion, we reviewed my current situation and the options available moving forward.
When I was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, my world changed in ways I never imagined. Like many, I had heard of pancreatic cancer but didn't fully grasp the grim reality of its statistics.
Ros and I received a beautiful surprise that lifted our spirits in ways we couldn’t have imagined. One day, amidst the whirlwind of doctor appointments, a package arrived from Ros’s family in Melbourne.