By PanCAN Guest Contributor

With November comes World Pancreatic Cancer Day. But did you know that wasn’t always the case? In fact, this year […]
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Allan Jay Myrow was always happy to help a neighbor, friend or even a stranger. If someone needed a ride […]
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Persistence. Passion. Determination. For more than two decades, Cynthia Stroum has worked persistently, passionately and with relentless determination to eliminate […]
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As a long-standing sponsor of PanCAN PurpleStride Orange County, Hoag Family Cancer Institute’s physicians, researchers, nurse navigators and entire care […]
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Editor’s Note: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research […]
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Lauren Postyn lost her mom, Susan Schultz, on March 3, 2022, to pancreatic cancer. Here, she shares how she continues […]
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Pancreatic cancer survivor Tamara Holmes turned to PanCAN’s Stories of Hope as she navigated her own journey. They showed her […]
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Hoag Family Cancer Institute, supporting PurpleStride Orange County since 2015.

Editor’s note: Kyle McMahon is the host of iHeart Radio’s Pop Culture Weekly, creator of the podcast Death, Grief and […]
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Vibe’s team is consistently one of the top fundraising teams at PurpleStride Michigan.

Meet the Staff Who Used to Volunteer with PanCAN.

Meet PanCAN volunteer and pancreatic cancer survivor Marty Hynes.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Premier Sponsor for PanCAN PurpleStride Puget Sound.

A blender can be used to make a variety of homemade drinks for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Dietitian Colleen Gill shares her “rule of three’s.”

Christa Santa-Donato shares how her mom has faced a pancreatic cancer diagnosis by embracing life.

Suzanne Yoder shares her experience at PanCAN Action Week 2022 and encourages you to get involved.

18-year survivor shares PurpleStride LA speech, encourages participation in PanCAN Action Week.

Lauren Postyn shares the eulogy she wrote for her mom, Susan Schultz, the “Queen of Everything.”

Kacie Meixel on how pancreatic cancer affected her family and why discussing it is important.

Vibe staff is excited to be back in person as PurpleStride Michigan Premier Sponsor.

Dr. Eghbalieh’s PancreADDICTS stride for patients and families with a goal of $50,000

For nearly 20 years, they’ve raised funds in memory of parents, grandparents.

PanCAN volunteer, blogger shares why writing is so meaningful to her.

Biomarker testing pinpointed effective treatment for Joanie Kriens’ pancreatic cancer

Brian Gareau shares how caring for grandkids helped shape end-of-life care.

Leaving a gift in your will to PanCAN is a simple and powerful act of love.

Couple to honor their late spouses at PanCAN PurpleStride.

A family turns to hospice to help mom live life to the fullest.

Volunteering with PanCAN leads to new friendships, powerful connections.

Nick Pifani had genetic, biomarker testing because his family members were diagnosed.

Eric Yetman’s mom was committed to having genetic testing done for the sake of family.

PanCAN volunteer Kara Saldeen has lost multiple family members to pancreatic cancer.

Teona Ducre, five years post-diagnosis, raises awareness about the disease and testing.

Alex Trebek used his voice to educate the world about pancreatic cancer.

Surgeon recommended PanCAN Patient Services for one-on-one resources, support

19-year survivor, husband raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, volunteer, donate.

Along with Grand Club membership, you’re helping patients and families.

A pancreatic cancer survivor and daughter’s grand trip.

Ross was only 11 when his mom died. 14 years later he’s volunteering in her memory.

Survivor knows registering for PurpleStride 2022 early means changing patients’ lives.

Two pancreatic cancer survivors discuss the feelings associated with beating the disease.

Susan Brown will leave a gift to PanCAN in her Will in honor of late husband.

I have always been a storyteller, mostly by helping make movies, which I have always hoped has helped people forget […]
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The exceptional rating verifies that we outperform most charities in America.

Jenna Trigilio raised over $1,000 for PanCAN using social media, creative thinking.

When Elliott was diagnosed, he decided to share his experience to help others.

Laurie says PanCAN provided hope, friendship and a purpose through her cancer journey.

It’s Men’s Health Month and this pancreatic cancer survivor has a message for men.

“I don’t want anyone to have to experience the pain that I had to go through.”

PanCAN Advocacy Chair Clayton Mansfield wants you to call your members of Congress.

Kitty Swink, known for “Star Trek” roles, inspires others facing pancreatic cancer.

Two-and-a-half years later, George Cooper and Judy consider themselves lucky.

I am a former attorney who now teaches high school in a Dallas suburb. My pancreatic cancer was found in […]
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Dan Fogelman’s mom was larger than life. Her death led him to PanCAN.

Four years ago, my mom, the strongest woman I know, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I became her warrior. I […]
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Three sisters who lost their dad to pancreatic cancer want to know their risk.

Lauren Postyn on life after leaving a full-time job to be her mom’s caregiver.

I was diagnosed with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas (a rare type of pancreatic cancer) in November 2018. The […]
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At the end of 2011, I experienced an acute episode of diarrhea and vomiting for hours. I had returned home […]
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Editor’s note: Today on the blog, caregiver Ulhas Subramaniam shares what he found to be most important and helpful in […]
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Tech Data’s business may be all about “connecting the world through the power of technology,” but we couldn’t deliver on […]
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I was lucky to have jaundice when my tumor was stage II. I had the Whipple surgery in April 2015 […]
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In 2012, I was 39, a wife and a mother to three girls. I was often waking up in the […]
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Editor’s note: Today, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, and a good reminder that our collective actions make lasting, positive change […]
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Editor’s note: Jason Idalski was a contestant on “Jeopardy!” in October 2013 and won nearly $36,000 over three days. Here, […]
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Editor’s note: This week, Jeopardy! is airing its final Alex Trebek-hosted shows. Brad Rutter is the show’s highest-earning contestant and […]
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I lost my father to pancreatic cancer, and then I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2020. My tumor […]
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As I approach my fifth year of pancreatic cancer survivorship, I have come across a certain, or maybe an uncertain, […]
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In 2015 at the age of 47, I was diagnosed with stage IV carcinoma, with a tumor in the head […]
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Editor’s Note: We are saddened at the passing of Robyn Hobson on February 21, 2023. PanCAN sends deepest sympathies and […]
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Editor’s note: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, has been a PanCAN PurpleStride sponsor […]
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A year ago, I had Whipple surgery to remove a pancreatic cancer tumor which had blocked my bile duct causing […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Physician Assistant’s Week (Oct. 6-12), we bring you the story of Brittany Holloway. She’s a […]
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I am a 61-year-old wife, mother of three daughters and grandmother of two (soon to be three) beautiful grandchildren. They […]
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I was diagnosed on June 30, 2016, with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. I had the Whipple surgery, 7.5 months of […]
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Photo credit: Paul Andrews By Izze Bloom Ever since we met in the eighth grade, Andrew Fletcher Edgerton has always […]
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Editor’s note: Our weeklong series of inspiring advocacy stories continues today with one contributed by Kim Levesque – a devoted […]
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Editor’s note: National Cancer Survivors Day was June 7, 2020. All week long we’re featuring inspiring stories of survivors nationwide. […]
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Editor’s note: Today is National Cancer Survivors Day and we celebrate all pancreatic cancer survivors, whether they were diagnosed today […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s Note: In honor of Caregiver Appreciation Day, we asked PanCAN’s Survivor & Caregiver Network member Sue Alderson, who has […]
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After 63 years of no personal health issues (broken bones, stays in the hospital, etc.) and riding all over the […]
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Editor’s note: Maggie Walsh works for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in its Washington, D.C., office. She recently shared a […]
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Editor’s Note: Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in May 2019. He recently participated in […]
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Eleven years ago, Scott Strong listened as his doctor told him the news: his neuroendocrine tumor was the most aggressive […]
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Editor’s note: Stu Rickerson is a 14-year pancreatic cancer survivor who has served on the Board of Directors for the […]
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I was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer on Dec. 22, 2016. Most opinions gave me three months to live. […]
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I have always been fortunate with my health; never really had any serious issues to speak of. I was athletic […]
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My name is Heriberto Borges. I am 48 years old from Orlando, Florida, and here is my story: On Nov. […]
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In tribute to Women’s Health & Fitness Day, Sara Weinberger who lost her mother and her cousin to pancreatic cancer, […]
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I was diagnosed two years ago. I had the Whipple procedure, went through chemo and am currently cancer free. This […]
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First, find the doctor who isn’t going to give up. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for a high-volume […]
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My wife and I were full time RVers, traveling around the country in our 40’ motorhome for 13 years. We […]
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PurpleStride Supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Urgent Mission to Save Lives, Double Survival by 2020 DALLAS, TX (Oct. 24, […]
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I’m a survivor. It will be nine years in January. It all started with digestive issues and within three weeks […]
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My story is a happy story that will perhaps give someone newly diagnosed or fighting pancreatic cancer some hope. My […]
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Editor’s note: Our weekly “It Starts with Someone” series takes a turn this month as we focus solely on people […]
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Editor’s note: Our weekly “It Starts with Someone” series takes a turn this month as we focus solely on people […]
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Editor’s note: Our weekly “It Starts with Someone” series takes a turn this month as we focus solely on people […]
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Editor’s note: Keeva Segal has been a caregiver for his wife with pancreatic cancer and shared this story about his […]
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Editor’s note: Our weekly “It Starts with Someone” series takes a turn this month as we focus solely on people […]
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Editor’s note: Our weekly “It Starts with Someone” series takes a turn this month as we focus solely on people […]
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Editor’s note: Our weekly “It Starts with Someone” series takes a turn this month as we focus solely on people […]
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Editor’s note: Our weekly “It Starts with Someone” series takes a turn this month as we focus solely on people […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) links me with other survivors and PurpleStride.  It also connected me with clinical trials. […]
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Editor’s note: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic may cause additional stress and anxiety. It is now as important as ever […]
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In 2009, Jennifer Tseng, MD, and her team were scouring a National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End results […]
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On a recent Saturday morning, the Der and Cox labs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were […]
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Earlier this year, pancreatic cancer surpassed breast cancer to become the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United […]
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I met the love of my life in high school. Yvonne and I fell in love and got married after […]
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