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Bristol man dies weeks after holiday as widow praises hospice

David Bain died 12 days after entering St Peter's Hospice in Bristol following an incurable pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
His wife, Tacey Bain, said the illness struck after a walking holiday and described the situation as a rapid decline.
St Peter's Hospice managing director emphasized their aim to make patients' days meaningful in their care.
Cancer Research UK data shows pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of death in the UK.
Bain plans to raise funds for St Peter's Hospice by taking part in the Tour de Bristol bike ride.
Hospice care is framed as improving quality of life, not just end-of-life treatment.
The article links national statistics to the personal tale, noting thousands of pancreatic cancer deaths annually.
The piece mentions the hospice's 44-day fundraising appeal to support end-of-life care.
Bain described her husband as someone who often slept in his armchair before his death.

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