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Survivor Stories
Read about the treatment experiences of pancreatic cancer survivors, including what worked, the doctors or facilities they worked with, and more.
295 Articles
Survivor Stories
February 6, 2018 • 3 Min
Chemotherapy to Survive; Fitness to Thrive
Mike Levine switched oncologists to find chemotherapy that works on his pancreatic cancer. After that he was able to compete in the Ironman Triathlon.
Survivor Stories
January 19, 2018 • 3 Min
Don’t Stop Fighting
Leonora Kaufmann relied on her instinct about pancreatic cancer. Diagnosis at stage I has given her a fighting chance of survival.
Survivor Stories
January 18, 2018 • 1 Min
Introducing Long-Term Survivors of Pancreatic Cancer
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer introduces a new series of videos, featuring long-term survivors of the disease. Hear their stories in their own words.
Survivor Stories
January 8, 2018 • 4 Min
Changing Doctors Changed My Prognosis
When Camille Moses was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she realized she needed a doctor with an attitude that she could beat the disease.
Survivor Stories
December 21, 2017 • 5 Min
Using the Energy Around Me to Help Me Heal
Judith Glaser’s genetic mutation influenced her chemotherapy and radiation treatments, supported by the healing energy of friends.
Survivor Stories
December 8, 2017 • 5 Min
Quality of Life and Following My Dream
Lee Wonnacott valued his quality of life when he chose treatment for IPMN. Now he rides his motorcycle around the country to honor veterans.
Survivor Stories
November 27, 2017 • 2 Min
Very Fortunate to Have the Whipple
Six years after surgery to remove an IPMN neoplasm, Rosemary Buden found out she had pancreatic cancer and needed a Whipple procedure.
Survivor Stories
November 10, 2017 • 5 Min
Advocating For My Own Future
Kay Kays is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer who has learned to advocate for herself to get the treatments she needs.
Survivor Stories
October 30, 2017 • 3 Min
Take the Time to Consider Your Options
Rachel Santmyer-Flores decided to look at her options before choosing a clinical trial of PEGPH20 for her pancreatic cancer treatment.
Survivor Stories
October 17, 2017 • 3 Min
Early Detection Makes All the Difference
Carolynn Kiel lost her mother and sister to pancreatic cancer. Regular screening allowed early detection of her pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
October 4, 2017 • 5 Min
Luck, Grit, and Support
Joel Weiss had to travel from his home in Toronto to New York City to get the NanoKnife treatment he wanted for his pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
September 21, 2017 • 3 Min
Always Looking for a Cure
Linda Milazzo had a couple of bouts of pancreatitis before being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Read about her treatment path.
Survivor Stories
September 8, 2017 • 4 Min
Celebrating My 5th Anniversary As a Survivor
Scott Hirshey traveled from Detroit to Houston for a Whipple procedure to work with doctors who have expertise in treating pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
August 25, 2017 • 4 Min
Far More Time than I Originally Expected
After a Whipple procedure, SBRT, and chemotherapy, Robert Glazier is staying informed about treatment options for pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
August 14, 2017 • 3 Min
Pancreatic Cancer Caught Early by Chance
Sandra Wilke chose her pancreatic cancer treatment of chemotherapy and pancreatectomy with an eye to her quality of life. She joined the tumor registry to learn more and help others.
