Overview

• Olivia Williams, diagnosed with a rare pancreatic tumor in 2018 after four years of misdiagnoses, will never be cancer-free due to the disease's advanced progression.
• She experienced recurring misdiagnoses, including menopause and IBS, with one doctor even referring her for a psychiatric assessment before the correct diagnosis was made.
• Currently undergoing targeted Lutathera radiotherapy at King’s College Hospital, Williams faces temporary isolation due to the radioactive nature of the treatment.
• The actress is now an ambassador for Pancreatic Cancer UK, supporting the London Marathon to raise awareness and funds for the development of a low-cost, early detection test.
• Williams highlights the urgent need for early detection, noting that pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with survival rates unchanged for decades.