Staffordshire dad living with pancreatic cancer urges people to get checked
A Staffordshire father is sharing his journey with stage four pancreatic cancer to raise awareness about early symptom detection. He urges others to consult a GP if they notice warning signs like jaundice or unexplained itching.
Why it matters
Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late; public awareness campaigns can lead to earlier detection and improved patient outcomes.
Image caption, James Tyne was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in May
A father-of-three who thought he would be dead within weeks after finding out he had advanced pancreatic cancer is urging people to check symptoms early.
James Tyne was diagnosed with stage four of the disease in May after he admitted he hoped he would be told it had been caught early.
"Unfortunately I was at the other end of the diagnostic spectrum," the 52-year-old, from Stone, Staffordshire, said.
Since he found out, his family have been sharing his experiences on social media with Tyne urging people to be aware of the symptoms and what it is like living with the cancer.
Tyne went to his GP for a blood test after his eyes turned yellow and he was itching the skin on the back of his hands and around his ankles.
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