Chronic Disease and Chronic Condition Support Community
Pancreatic cancer often arrives with hard news that is difficult to take in. ShareWell has free online support groups for people living with serious illness, where you can say what you are afraid of and be heard.
Live groups available daily.
Understanding pancreatic cancer
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is often serious from the first conversation, because it is frequently found at an advanced stage. People face difficult treatment, pain, changes in eating and weight, and hard discussions about time and priorities.
How peer support helps with pancreatic cancer
Peer support can help with pancreatic cancer because the people closest to you are frightened too, and it can be hard to be honest with them. A group gives you a place to speak freely and to think about what matters most to you.
What pancreatic cancer groups often cover
- Taking in a serious diagnosis
- Eating, weight loss and low energy
- Conversations with family about the future
- Finding good days during treatment
ShareWell groups are peer support and do not give medical advice, so please keep working with your care team on anything about diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Who these groups may help
- People diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
- People who want to talk honestly about fear
- Family members supporting someone they love
Related topics
These topics often connect with pancreatic cancer and may offer another helpful angle, language, or support space.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pancreatic cancer group I can join?
Can family members join?
Is it okay to talk about dying?
Where can I find medical information about pancreatic cancer?
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