Pancreatic cancer survivor and AFL legend Paul Dear talks about his journey on The Front Bar

The legendary Paul Dear, Norm Smith Medalist, 1991 Hawthorn Football Club premiership player and pancreatic cancer survivor, made an inspiring appearance on Channel 7’s The Front Bar. Paul spoke movingly about his personal journey with pancreatic cancer over the past 12-months and the state of pancreatic cancer today, drawing attention to the issues around late diagnosis, no early detection testing, low-survival rates and limited treatment options.
Paul also helped raise awareness of Pancare Foundation and our patient support services - this has already resulted in recently diagnosed patients and their loved ones reaching out for support.
Thank you, Paul and wife Cherie, for doing so much for the cause and helping Australians impacted by pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal cancers access the support they need.💜
With thanks to The Front Bar for this wonderful segment and access to the footage.

[@Karl-going-solo]

Rest in peace Paul. You were one of my idols.

[@patkelly6349]

Why aren’t all players this humble.

[@mimbracken5716]

Thanks Paul for your personal appearance and support for Pancare.

[@chrisferguson237]

Paul Dear was an awesome player. Tough and skilled and unequivocally belonged in one of the greatest AFL teams of all time. RIP.

[@eugenetaheny2168]

What a Legend...!
Courage 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
RIP ❤️

[@philipmatthews7128]

Great player , RIP

[@LEBOSH1ER]

Rest in peace Paul. A ripping bloke, and a hero to many 🕊

[@twomindz79]

Top footballer . Top bloke . Sorely missed .

[@michaelfotis1033]

RIP Paul Dear, Condolences to your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@grantmcaskell4568]

RIP Paul Dear. Tough uncompromising player. Hope you and Allan Jean's are sharing stories right now.

[@georgep9059]

Rest in peace Paul 😞🙏🏻

[@sirwinstonlennon6486]

Condolences to your family

[@jordanbarnes2434]

REST IN PEACE Paul!

[@aussieintexas61]

rip mate

[@michaels2846]

RIP Paul Dear.

[@patkelly6349]

So sad. Rip Paul

[@PabloGomez-oh4bi]

I can't believe how insensitive S.Pang is,there is a time and place for jokes l would like to think if he had his time again he would chose different words.

[@twomindz79]

Levity to a serious situation. Not a big deal .

[@mcmanpa]

I"m not so sure; as a carer for someone with cancer, humour is such an important part of lightening every day.