Lee Rawlison was unaware he had terminal cancer. The 51-year-old father of two was a healthy marathon runner and worked as a medical sales representative. He had only one symptom warning him of the tumor: pain in his abdomen. It began as mild and grew severe. By the time he was finally diagnosed, doctors said he only had a few months left to live. 

At first, Lee Rawlinson dismissed his abdominal pain as stress. A marathon runner in good health, he saw no reason to worry, especially since his urine and blood tests came back normal in January 2024. Relying on painkillers, he carried on—until the pain became unbearable in September.

Describing it as feeling like a “scaffolding pole being pushed through” his body, Rawlinson sought further medical help. On October 31, a CT scan revealed devastating news: terminal pancreatic cancer. His doctors believed a genetic predisposition, inherited from his grandfather, played a role. With the cancer already spread to his liver, treatment was impossible. He was given only months to live.

Determined to make the most of his time, Rawlinson focused on creating memories with his wife and children. The family visited Lapland, where his kids saw snow for the first time, and attended an Arsenal football game as VIPs. Now, he is dedicated to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer, urging others to recognize warning signs and push for better early detection to save lives.

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