'I know so many lives could be saved by just knowing the signs and symptoms'
The daughter of a Belfast man who survived a deadly cancer diagnosis has opened up about their family's ordeal during diagnosis and treatment.
Speaking about her dad's illness Saskia said: "Dad was complaining about having very itchy skin and mum was worried about his yellow eyes, but as a 12-year-old I never registered he was very sick. When he got his diagnosis, I had never even heard of pancreatic cancer or knew its symptoms. "As scary as my dad’s condition is I now know the symptoms and statistics and as much as it’s still terrifying, I am prepared for what may lie ahead should it return again – hopefully not. That’s why it’s so important people know the symptoms and seek advice from their GP when anything is of concern.
"I know so many lives could be saved by just knowing the signs and symptoms to be concerned about," she added. Ivan said: “My drive and determination was to survive for my children, to be there for them. That was my overwhelming thought. I didn’t think about wanting to get back on the golf course or anything else. It was a time to focus on what really matters.
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