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My story

 

As some of you know, my mother was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in January 2006, aged 55. The diagnosis was especially difficult to handle, as there is no cure and the cancer is generally discovered only in the late stage of the disease.

We searched globally for treatments but sadly none of these have had any success. This left us all with no hope whatsoever. 87% of patients die within one year of diagnosis, a statistic that has remained unchanged in the last 25 years. This is one of the key factors to lack of funding as most patients pass away before any proper medical trial can be completed. Additionally most of the trials conducted have been focused on prolonging life not curing the disease.

My mothers battle lasted 1 year and 7 months, which is better than most but that time was extremely tough and she found it impossible to deal with a diagnosis with no hope for survival and having to leave us all behind.


There have been very few advocates for this disease but last year American professor Randy Pausch gave his famous “last lecture” which became an inspiration to millions of people across the world. You can see it here:  http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo . Sadly he also passed away shortly after having addressed Congress about lack of research and funding for this deadly disease. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1iP7xr6ig-s

After Mum’s diagnosis and in my search for treatment I got to know Dr Anna Masellis, a cancer specialist who herself had been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. She refused to accept her destiny and gathered a team of doctors and researchers in an attempt to prolong her life and ultimately find a cure. Anna was a huge inspiration to me as she had a lot of time to guide me in my own research despite of her own illness and limited life expectancy. Her story can be seen here (film clip - top right as well as text): http://wcco.com/local/pancreatic.cancer.pancreas.2.364855.html 
Sadly Anna passed away this christmas after an incredible fight.


On the 26th April 2009 I will be running the London Marathon in the memory of my mother Ingrid Tyroll, for the charity AICR (Association for International Cancer Research). The funds will go directly to a pancreatic cancer project in Germany, which is looking at how the genes and proteins that control pancreatic cells behave. A similar study conducted several years ago relating to Leukaemia eventually led to a new type of treatment which has proven successful.

This is for my mother who we miss every day, and everyone who has been touched by this terrible disease.

Eva

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Lykke til! Donation by Caroline 26/04/09  

Vi tenker på deg og synes du er en flott pige. Go Eva! Donation by Karianne, Helge, Sara&Sander 26/04/09  

Held og lykke Eva! Det er utrolig flot af dig. Donation by Susan Vestergaard Cox 26/04/09  

Good luck Donation by Andrew Hall 25/04/09  

Held og lykke eva!!!! Er rigtig ked af at jeg ikke er der på dagen alligevel- men jeg sender alle mine tanker til dig... og Ingrid! 1000 knus og kram Donation by Helene 21/04/09  

With all my best wishes and support, good luck Eva! Donation by Pierre Mourillon (Platts) 12/04/09  

Best wishes. Donation by warmfuzzies 01/04/09  

With our best wishes and admiration, its a long way! Good luck Donation by Jane, Alex and Amy Cobbold 26/03/09  

Make some great strides for a great cause! Donation by Jeff Curtis 25/03/09  

good luck, keep on running... Donation by moog 24/03/09  

Good luck! Donation by Nic 20/03/09  

I wish well and good luck on the day. Donation by Carn Wright 20/03/09  

Good Luck Donation by Atin 20/03/09  

Congratulations - you hit the target. Good luck on the run - next year let's see Christer on it! Donation by A friend of Christer from Rennlist 19/03/09  

All the best! Donation by Kashif Akhtar 16/03/09  

Held og lykke, vi staar klar paa sidelinien. Vi er meget stolte af dig. Donation by Marianne, Oz and Baby Benedict 15/03/09  

Well done you, for seeking to make a difference! Donation by John Boggiano 14/03/09  

Great cause. Thank you for supporting such a noble cause. Donation by Jaime O. Diaz 11/03/09  

Good luck! Donation by William 10/03/09  

Best of luck, take some sweets, you need something to take the energy drink taste away at around Mile 17!!! Donation by Will Bathurst (Platts) 05/03/09  

Vi kommer og heier på deg i april. Donation by Bodil & Per 19/02/09  

That´s the spirit Eva - godspeed!! Donation by Michael Termansen 18/02/09  

Great cause Eva and I know you will love the experience! Best wishes and Enjoy!xx Donation by Jenny Canty 12/02/09  

Hope it doesnt snow in April ;) Donation by Ian Kantola 05/02/09  

good luck for the marathon ! Donation by Julie Bajard 04/02/09  

Kære Eva held og lykke med dit projekt. Donation by Mette+Dorte+Carsten 30/01/09  

Good luck Eva ... errr and Christer: errr keep up mate! :) Donation by Raj Lal 30/01/09  

Good Luck Eva Donation by Jenny Johansson 30/01/09  

Not much for a great cause Donation by Julien 29/01/09  

Eva, this is such a good way of giving something back. I am sure your Mum would be very proud Donation by Susan (Platts) 29/01/09  

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