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Essex Father Urges Awareness After Terminal Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lee Rawlinson, 51, a devoted marathon runner and father of two, is sharing a heartfelt warning after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. The Essex resident initially dismissed mild symptoms, emphasizing the importance of taking even small health changes seriously.<\/p>\n

In January, Lee experienced a dull ache in his lower abdomen, which he attributed to stress. Despite consulting his GP and being referred to a specialist, he faced a 21-week wait for further testing. Blood and urine tests returned normal, leaving the underlying problem unresolved.<\/p>\n

By September, the pain had intensified. \u201cIt felt like someone was slowly pushing a scaffolding pole right through me,\u201d Lee recalled. An urgent CT scan revealed the devastating truth: pancreatic cancer that had already spread to his liver.<\/p>\n

Given just months to live, Lee has focused on cherishing time with his wife, Faye, and their children, Darcey and Marley. \u201cI\u2019m sailing toward death and can\u2019t stop it,\u201d he said. \u201cBut my fear is leaving my children and wife behind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s experience highlights the critical importance of early detection. He regrets not insisting on more tests sooner and discovered a family history of the disease, learning his grandfather had also been diagnosed.<\/p>\n

Despite his prognosis, Lee recently took his children to Lapland and continues to advocate for greater awareness and improved survival rates. \u201cPancreatic cancer hasn\u2019t seen progress in decades \u2014 that must change,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

His advice is clear: \u201cIf something feels wrong, don\u2019t ignore it. Get checked. It might save your life.\u201d Lee\u2019s story is a poignant reminder of the life-saving value of listening to one\u2019s body and acting swiftly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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