Cork woman 'hugely grateful' to have survived pancreatic cancer as she prepares to graduate from UCC

Pamela Deasy, 53, from Union Hall in West Cork, wants people to know pancreatic cancer is not the death sentence it once was

Pancreatic cancer survivor Pamela Deasy was three years into her cancer journey when she started a BA at University College Cork. Pictures: Chani Anderson

Pamela Deasy will likely be one of the happiest students graduating in Cork on Monday when the pancreatic cancer survivor collects her degree.

However, as one of just 14% of patients with that cancer who live longer than five years after treatment, the 53-year-old is calling for more supports for survivors.