Survivors

Pranathi Perati almost cancelled the endoscopy appointment she had scheduled. Antacids seemed to be helping the abdominal discomfort she had […]
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Most mornings, 66-year-old Luis Rios begins his day with movement, whether it’s a walk, light weightlifting or some other physical […]
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Steven Merlin is a 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor who is doing well today in large part thanks to his treatment […]
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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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Growing up, Laurie Buffett McGuane was close to her big brother, the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Decades later, their bond […]
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Art and Elaine Taylor are grateful, so they give back to PanCAN to help others.

Meredith Brunelle is a survivor. She gives to PanCAN to protect future generations.

PanCAN volunteer Rob Caruano shares his story.

Survivor Kit Rudd, captain of Team Cookin’ Up a Cure, talks second opinions, community and more.

Meet PanCAN volunteer and pancreatic cancer survivor Marty Hynes.

Find out why these two sisters are taking steps for two PanCAN PurpleStride events.

Teona Ducre raises awareness and encourages patient self-advocacy.

Survivor Reesa Levy talks about why she chose to enroll in a clinical trial.

Survivor Andy Lyons wants to determine why his family has been hit so hard by pancreatic cancer.

Crystal Morgan shares her journey through social media with equal doses of humor and wisdom.

Richard Novell shares his story to give others hope, and to honor brother.

Kay Kays makes sure patients benefit from research through her advocacy.

The PanCAN community brings hope and support to pancreatic cancer survivor Amanda Winge.

He’s leaving a gift to PanCAN in his will to make a positive change for others.

A 20-year survivor, Diane Schooley-Pettis looks forward to another year on Survivor Council.

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

Troy and Jennifer Florence share their “five-card poker hand” for facing pancreatic cancer.

After a successful treatment put her in the national spotlight, Kathy Wilkes urges biomarker testing.

Rod Devlin encourages other people facing pancreatic cancer during a speech at PanCAN PurpleStride Richmond 2022.

Vicky Waterman’s story of hope, which she shared at PanCAN PurpleStride Chicago.

Reesa Levy, five-year survivor, shares her story and encourages Action Week participation.

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

Robert Duran rides his bike nearly every day – and advocates for research and treatment options.

Michael Fitzpatrick volunteers with PanCAN, participates in PurpleStride and more.

Find out how Nayana Ferguson continues to inspire others and break through barriers.

Biomarker testing pinpointed effective treatment for Joanie Kriens’ pancreatic cancer

Pamela Jackson wishes more people facing pancreatic cancer knew about PanCAN

Volunteer Randi Ervin shares her story, encourages others to advocate for themselves.

Dr. Ira Sharp benefits from clinical trial, gives back as PanCAN volunteer

A pancreatic cancer survivor and daughter’s grand trip.

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

I have always been a storyteller, mostly by helping make movies, which I have always hoped has helped people forget […]
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When Elliott was diagnosed, he decided to share his experience to help others.

Age and borders are no barriers for connection of these pancreatic cancer patients.

The longtime official is raising awareness and funds with the support of the NBRA.

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.

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

On National Cancer Survivors’ Day, pancreatic cancer survivors offer inspiration.

I am a former attorney who now teaches high school in a Dallas suburb. My pancreatic cancer was found in […]
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What should patients do after diagnosis? A doctor weighs in from personal experience.

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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“I’ve been an advocate for following the science throughout my journey,” survivor Jeff Eidens says. And PanCAN Patient Services has […]
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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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“Life is basically back to normal.” These are the words of five-year stage IV pancreatic cancer survivor, Lynne Holcomb, of […]
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He and his young son have now been to all 50 states together.

I lost my father to pancreatic cancer, and then I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2020. My tumor […]
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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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Meet Elise Roth Tedeschi, an eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor and co-Affiliate Chair of PanCAN’s Atlanta Affiliate of volunteers. She’s passionate […]
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Robert Duran was told he had pancreatic cancer – not just once, or twice. Three times. PanCAN’s Patient Services has supported him every step of the way […]

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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To celebrate his 20 years of survival in 2020, Mike Fitzpatrick is going big on World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD). […]
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Timing is everything. And when Chuck Paulausky of Chandler, Ariz., happened to turn on “Jeopardy!” one evening last November and […]
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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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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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A Special Note to You on World Gratitude Day We are grateful for the difference you make every day – […]
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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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Editor’s note: As the world copes with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, pancreatic cancer patients, survivors and loved ones have additional challenges […]
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Editor’s note: As the world copes with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, pancreatic cancer patients, survivors and loved ones have […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Joe passed away in 2021. His legacy lives on through all those who support the cause. We […]
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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: 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: Today kicks off a series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s […]
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Editor’s note: This week, we are telling stories about strong connections developed through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Survivor […]
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Editor’s note: This week, we are telling stories about strong connections developed through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Survivor […]
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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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Sheila Sky Kasselman doesn’t let challenges due to pancreatic cancer get her down.

Alex Trebek shared a via video today to mark one year since he told the world he was fighting pancreatic […]
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Stage IV pancreatic cancer survivor Ken Harding was no longer having great results after nine months on standard chemotherapy.  But […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of love, inspiration and special connections made […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Today we share the experience of a stage IV pancreatic […]
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Editor’s note: Want to be inspired? Keep reading for a new update on Earl Groce, a stage IV pancreatic cancer […]
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Editor’s note: Meet Christina Helena and hear her speak at PurpleStride New York City on April 25, 2020. When she […]
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His wife saved his life. Joe LaRose gives credit for his early pancreatic cancer diagnosis to her – he had […]
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Dag Kittlaus was expecting a routine follow-up message when the doctor’s office called after his physical exam in November 2016. […]
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His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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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: Last week, we featured PanCAN staff member Maggie Walsh’s story about the beginning of her fundraising career, which […]
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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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Editor’s Note: In honor of Parents Day on Sunday, July 28, we’re re-publishing this article about Michelle Abraham supporting her […]
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In fall 2013, Charles Bogino was going in for what he believed to be a routine exam. His physician was […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day® on June 2, 2019, we are highlighting stories of several pancreatic […]
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The morning of Feb. 5, 2016, started like many for Gail. She got up early and headed to the gym […]
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The name Earl Groce may sound familiar to you. In January 2018, the then two-and-a-half-year survivor lent his voice during […]
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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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Steven Yedwabnick will never forget the thrill that shot through his body when he stood up with other 10-year pancreatic […]
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Skydiving is the latest way longtime survivor, volunteer and advocate Gil Marchman, 84, is raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. On […]
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Cancer is no laughing matter, which makes Maryann Grau’s gift of humor invaluable. It pulled her through the stress of […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic cancer survivor Roberta Luna contributed to a Huffington Post article about little things people can do to […]
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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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When Allison Perlis of Potomac, Md., first began experiencing symptoms of pancreatic cancer in early 2017, she dismissed them as […]
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In April 2011, then 56-year-old John O’Grady was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Several months previously, he had been diagnosed […]
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Editor’s Note: We are saddened at the passing of Karen Kiernan on September 18, 2024. Karen defied the odds, living […]
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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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Editor’s note: We are sad to report that Emily Koski passed away of pancreatic cancer in November 2019. She was […]
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Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Elise Tedeschi was shocked when she was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. She was only 42 years old, enjoying […]
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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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Editor’s note: In light of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and our focus on the importance of biomarker and genetic testing, […]
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Editor’s note: Roberta Luna is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), serving as the Mission Chair […]
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Editor’s note: Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, is the president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Under her […]
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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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Editor’s note: Lisa Beckendorf is a 20-year pancreatic cancer survivor. She serves as PurpleRideStride Chair for the Minnesota Affiliate of […]
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Editor’s note: Barbara Washburn, a pancreatic cancer survivor, is a volunteer leader for the Atlanta Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Editor’s note: This previously published survivor’s story mentions PurpleStride Orange County and the Susie’s Striders Team. This year the event […]
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Editor’s note: Bruce Hill died of pancreatic cancer in January 2019, but we share his story here in hopes that […]
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Not long after Marie Durbin lost her husband to lung cancer, she started having cancer symptoms of her own. Mild, […]
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This past September, long-time volunteer and advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), Diane Borrison, celebrated her 12th year […]
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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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Editor’s Note: Our weekly series continues with a story about Yoshi Majima, president of PanCAN Japan. The story is accompanied […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) asked pancreatic cancer survivors to show how they’re living their best lives despite the […]
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When doctors told David Watson of Santa Monica, Calif., that he had type 2 diabetes in November 2016, he couldn’t […]
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A week after his 50th birthday, Robert Ulery visited an urgent care clinic because of serious stomach pain. The issue […]
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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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After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Whipple procedure and treatment, Denise Johnson of Kansas City knew she wanted to do something […]
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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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When Kevin Cundiff was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, his doctor estimated that he had six months to live. […]
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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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Before Allison Lippman of Dallas met her now-husband, she was not convinced she wanted to date anyone. “I was turning […]
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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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Life was good. I was in Amsterdam, conducting an umpire clinic for the European Baseball Championships with Gus, an umpire […]
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Editor’s note: Franco Juricic passed away in March 2019 after a second recurrence of pancreatic cancer. His enthusiasm for creating […]
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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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“Our kids are the most important parts of our life, and our role as fathers is our most important role, […]
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I was 43 years old and healthy, or so I thought. In January 2009, I started having pain in my […]
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I know there are thousands of stories about this subject. However, mine started with a gallbladder operation. When I woke […]
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I was a 51-year-old first grade teacher when I saw my doctor over holiday break to see why I wasn’t […]
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I was diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma in early 2015. I was given a few months to live. The news devastated […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Even after Ralph Cheney’s two bouts of pancreatitis (inflammation) in 2004, local doctors wanted to wait and re-scan in six […]
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A type of treatment that doctors in Europe have administered for more than a decade is now available for use […]
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In June 2014, David Wingo went to his doctor about abdominal pain. While investigating the pain, his doctor noticed a […]
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I’m a survivor of this dreaded disease as of November 2, 2017, after having my second Whipple procedure. The first […]
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Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are over the age of 60, and more men are diagnosed than women. But, as […]
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For Ed Duncan, the four miles it took to set the sub-50-minute record for the fastest Golden Gate Swim in […]
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In May of 2012, I started experiencing mild stomach upset that I attributed to a juicing regimen I recently started. […]
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Four-year pancreatic cancer survivor David Harper kept a 40-year tradition alive this past weekend by jogging in the Redondo Beach […]
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In September 2015, Earl Groce returned home to North Carolina after driving 5,500 miles cross-country for his first trip to […]
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Richard Blish, a nine-year pancreatic cancer survivor, was diagnosed in 2009 with a marginally resectable tumor and less than a […]
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I was never sick a day in my 53-year life. I woke up jaundiced and went to the ER after […]
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Akshay Mehta, MD, was in the middle of performing an orthopedic surgery when his first pancreatic cancer symptom arose. “I […]
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In August 2017, oncologist Mark Lewis, MD, underwent a Whipple surgical procedure for his pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET). But his […]
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Yohannes Gebreysus’s someone is his daughter, Absera. In less than two years, she’ll be off to college. It’s hard to […]
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Editor’s note: The following story from pancreatic cancer survivor Peter Penni recounts how PurpleStride gave him hope in the face […]
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In August of 2015, Hans Johnson was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The cancer had already metastasized to his […]
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Susan Zbacnik of Chicago was losing weight without explanation, and she was always tired. Her instincts told her something was […]
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After months of hearing his wife tell him to go to the gym, Ethan Blynn finally gave in. But then […]
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Editor’s note: Linda Rose passed away in July 2018, but her legacy lives on in part through her personal story. […]
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Joe Heiden, 46, survived the deadliest major cancer, but even more inspiring has been his outlook on life after beating […]
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After seeing her mother and younger sister lose their battles with pancreatic cancer within a span of 12 days, Carolynn […]
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The following blog was written by Jon Luedtke, a three-year pancreatic cancer survivor and the third generation in his family […]
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Scott Nelson is a 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor and research advocate with a goal to make the clinical trials experience […]
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Gil Marchman is a 17-year pancreatic cancer survivor. He’s been married for 58 years, plays golf every day during the […]
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Editor’s note: Larry Clark passed away in May 2018, but his legacy lives on through his profound impact on the […]
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In January 2017, Leonora Kaufmann celebrates four years as a pancreatic cancer survivor. “When we received the diagnosis, my husband […]
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Joe Heiden has climbed mountains, trained for the “American Ninja Warrior” fitness competition and TV show, been a father to […]
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In November 2016, I became a 20-year pancreatic cancer survivor. But I can still remember my diagnosis as if it […]
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She is a breast cancer and pancreatic cancer survivor, and is currently fighting bone cancer. Cynthia Ostaszewski knows what it […]
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Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in 2016. As of September 2017, Randi is now an eight-year survivor. Like […]
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In 2013, I was hospitalized three times for pancreatitis. Five months after my symptoms first arose, I learned I had […]
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Editor’s note: In light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month and November being Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we are […]
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Newly retired in December 2005, I was living a “life of leisure” and was looking forward to spending much of […]
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After a routine colonoscopy in July 2014, I was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer on my birthday. I was […]
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When Frannie Flatau was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007, she never entertained the idea that the disease may kill […]
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On August 8th 2016, I’ll celebrate the TENTH anniversary of my Whipple surgery! Here is my story. I knew something […]
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Clinical Trials Offer “Our Best Hope” When Mary Cranny of Seattle, Wash., was diagnosed with stage III pancreatic cancer in […]
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I was diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma in 2014. As the father of three school-age children, I had too much to […]
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Editor’s note: Larry Clark passed away in May 2018, but his legacy lives on through his profound impact on the […]
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A friend once asked me if I believe in miracles… A little over a year ago, I was diagnosed with […]
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I was first diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in June 2013 that resolved in less than a week. Yet, my doctor […]
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My journey in December 2010 started with six months of ever-increasing back and abdominal pain. I was serially shuffled from […]
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In the spring of 2014, I was a 70-year-old engineering professor looking forward to retirement at the end of the […]
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I am now a 9-year survivor of pancreatic adenocarcinoma – the fast growing kind of pancreatic cancer. But my life […]
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I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2013 and I’ve opted not to have treatment beyond the Whipple surgery […]
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Beginning in 2010, I started having pancreatitis, which resulted in two hospital stays. Scans showed an area of concern on […]
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I would love to tell you all why I Wage Hope. I am a 13-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. I […]
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Editor’s Note: Everyday Health featured Karalayne Maglinte’s pregnancy and pancreatic cancer battle in the online story “Pregnant With Pancreatic Cancer: […]
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I am 40 years old and a one year-plus survivor. My story starts April 2013. I woke up in the […]
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I have always been a person who likes to do things for myself. I love to hike, backpack, kayak and […]
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In the fall of 1999, my brother-in-law was found to have a mass in his pancreas. After an unsuccessful Whipple […]
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I was diagnosed on September 30, 2013 with a tumor in the head of the pancreas with blood vessel involvement, […]
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Diagnosed at 23 with pancreatic cancer was not part of my life’s plan. Rather than allowing cancer to get the […]
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I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only after having the Whipple surgery. The tumor was not showing on any CT […]
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In April 2012, I was admitted to the hospital because of my diverticulitis and a CT scan was recommended to […]
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I am a recent survivor — one year to be exact. I have a hard time telling my story, so […]
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I remember the date and the words spoken by the doctor at a cancer center in Tampa on November 18, […]
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In 2010, during Thanksgiving dinner, I was having really bad pain in my stomach. I knew something was not right, […]
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I will be a seven year pancreatic cancer survivor this coming November. When I found out I had cancer, I […]
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I Walk About two years ago I was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Five weeks later, I underwent a […]
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In September of 2009, at the age of 60, a stone lodged in my kidney prompted a painful trip to […]
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In the fall of 2004, a local doctor told Ralph Cheney he had an “undiagnosed obstruction” in the tail of his pancreas after two bouts of pancreatitis.

It all started with an itch.  It was February and I had my typical winter cold and the itch started […]
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On June 24, 2007, I turned 45 years old.  I had just been diagnosed with diabetes and was starting to […]
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In January of 2012, just a few months after my 40th birthday, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  At the […]
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I’m now a three year pancreatic cancer survivor and I want to update my original story from almost three years […]
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I was originally diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer of the duodenum in August, 2013.  I had a tumor that was bleeding, […]
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I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July, 2011.  I was playing tennis one day and noticed my urine turned […]
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It was only this year, when I was fundraising for my first PurpleStride, that the majority of my friends found […]
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The Alien inside me No this is not a mental illness even though I think I would prefer it to […]
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In January, 2012, I was having some digestive problems that seemed different from my routine 65-year-old issues.  On Monday, January […]
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In November of 1997, I received my cancer diagnosis; I was 45.  My daughters were 3 and 4 years old.  […]
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I was diagnosed with stage II pancreatic cancer in October, 2010.  I went through several chemotherapy and radiation treatments for […]
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My name is Russ and this past November 3, 2013 was my 13th anniversary as a pancreatic cancer survivor.  I […]
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On February 28, 2004, my wife, Gayl, and I played golf in Destin, Florida and on our trip back to […]
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On September 3, 2010 I went in for a procedure to remove a gallstone, and woke up to find the […]
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I’m a 25 year survivor.  At the age of 33, in July, 1988, my gallbladder was removed.  My bile duct […]
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After coming home from a business trip, I felt a little under the weather.  I went into work the next […]
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In September, 2009, after four months of doctor visits, blood tests and finally an endoscopic procedure, we were told that […]
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This is a story of hope, faith, and miracles.  For more than six months I was experiencing the worst back […]
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In August of 2007, I was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer, due to blood vessel involvement and the size of […]
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My name is Amanda, I am 28 and a mother of the greatest four-year old.  I also have stage IV […]
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Growing up with a gastroenterologist father, I remember the phone calls where he would lock himself up in a room […]
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I was diagnosed with cancer the day after my son was born, September 6, 2007. At the time, they were […]
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I was diagnosed two years ago, August 2, 2011.  I felt very poorly for months.  I went to physicians in […]
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I’m a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor.  Never Give Up and Never Give In – KNOW IT. FIGHT IT. END IT. Thanksgiving, […]
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When I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer I really didn’t know what the pancreas was or what it did in […]
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In March of 2008, at the age of 45, I experienced the most excruciating abdominal and back pain.  I got […]
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Hoping my journey gives hope to the many who come here seeking comfort with a later stage pancreatic cancer diagnosis. […]
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On a family vacation in Mexico, at the age of 13, I began to experience a severe pain in my […]
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In the fall of 2011, I noticed that I would feel very full after eating, even a small meal, and […]
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Hospice to Healthy.  On December 1, 2004 I was diagnosed with stage IV, inoperable pancreatic cancer — a diagnosis I […]
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In March of 2011, I was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer.  I had no warning signs, and […]
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My story is a story of HOPE. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when I was 42 years old and […]
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I had just celebrated my 50th birthday with three wonderful trips and thought maybe I had eaten something that was […]
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I had the perfect life.  I had a huge celebration because I was turning 40.  I was blessed with a […]
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I have been blessed to still be alive. I was first diagnosed with pancreas cancer on December 19, 2002 at […]
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“Spreading Hope and Inspiration: One Woman’s Journey with Pancreatic Cancer”
Surviving pancreatic cancer is like walking a tightrope.

First of all I want to give thanks to my family.  Without their support, I would not have had the […]
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It started with a severe stomach ache in August 2008 that hurt through to the back.  I was 58 years […]
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I had been having infrequent bouts of severe abdominal pain (roughly once or twice each year) over a period of […]
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I was shocked when I was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor right before my 50th birthday. My doctor […]
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I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2010.  I had never been sick and didn’t have any symptoms of […]
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On January 31, 2001 my work day started as it always had, until lunch time.  I had gone to lunch […]
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Pancreatic cancer has touched my life in many ways.  I was diagnosed in May 2010 and I was very young […]
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Following my Whipple surgery, radiation, chemotherapy (which was unsuccessful), more chemotherapy (also unsuccessful) my oncologist told me I was out […]
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In May of 1992 I was 15 years old and I had been having stomach pain for about one week. […]
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Hi, my name is Jan Literski and I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2010. I had a Whipple […]
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My life has been so blessed and facing cancer as a four-time survivor has been the biggest blessing in my […]
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My name is Richard Blish, a three year survivor so far (no clouds on the horizon). I was diagnosed with […]
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My own story seems like it was so long ago when it reality it isn’t; I share it in hopes […]
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My journey with Pancreatic Cancer officially began on March 5, 2007. As I awakened from a biopsy procedure, I was […]
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May 20, 1996. D Day. Diagnosis Day. In the spring of 1995 I had my gall bladder removed. Fast forward […]
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Hola, In October 2007 at age 37 I found out I had a tumor in the pancreas. After several tests […]
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Mi historia empieza a fines de Mayo del 2007 en Antofagasta (zona minera norte de Chile), allí la gastritis crónica […]
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Having grown up in Alabama, I am well acquainted with the month of August. With its meteorological extremes of heat, […]
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I am a SURVIVOR. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007 and underwent surgery and chemo and radiation. I […]
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In 1994, sixteen years ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. That November, I had an eight and a half-hour […]
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Hello my name is Chris Calaprice.  I am a six year survivor! I am 42 years old and have survived […]
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Hola, yo me llamo Javier, hace diez años me dijeron que tenía cáncer pancreático. Mi historia empezó cuando tenía un […]
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Since I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006 at age 55, I have been fortunate to have had some […]
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My story is one of hope and one of success. However, my story starts out like so many others. Although […]
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In May of 1998, as we were getting ready to attend our son’s graduation from the University of California at […]
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In 1999, at the age of 41, I began a journey that has been the most difficult of my life […]
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My pancreatic cancer was found purely by chance! My father died of an aortic aneurism in his 70s. The abdominal […]
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