What happens to a person that's close to the end when they have pancreatic cancer?

Depend on the person: Some people are ready and more acceptable to the fact that death is actually another cycle of life- so is birth. They would feel more comfortable and peaceful with their last journey. They would get prepared and finish whatever they would like to finish. It does not mean they give up. Some other people are still on denial and refuse to accept the fact. They feel sad, anger, depressed. So it depends.