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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.
314 Articles
Survivor Stories
August 17, 2023 • 4 Min
One of the Biggest Tumors They Had Ever Seen
Pancreatectomy surgery to remove her cancer was Donna Robinson’s goal, despite having one of the largest tumors her doctors had ever seen.
Survivor Stories
August 1, 2023 • 4 Min
Advances in Treatment Give Me Hope
Candace Langford’s honeymoon was hardly over when she found out she had pancreatic cancer. Fortunately she was able to have stereotactic body radiation therapy, which has knocked out her tumor.
Survivor Stories
July 24, 2023 • 6 Min
A Two-Part Journey, So Far
Three years after surgery to remove a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor from the tail of his pancreas, Pablo Rodriguez was shocked to discover the cancer had returned.
Survivor Stories
July 20, 2023 • 1 Min
Gratitude is the Divine Attitude
Long-term survivor Alan Nathanson credits humor, determination, and the support of his wife for his pancreatic cancer survival.
Survivor Stories
July 11, 2023 • 4 Min
Genetic Profiling Leads to a Clinical Trial
With treatment not working and nothing to lose, Cathleen Janosko did her research and got help finding a clinical trial to match her tumor’s mutation.
Survivor Stories
June 27, 2023 • 6 Min
A Fighting Spirit
Resilience best describes Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr., a long-term survivor of lymphoma, pancreatic cancer, and a heart emergency.
Survivor Stories
June 14, 2023 • 1 Min
Bold, Aggressive, Decisive, and Rapid
Long-term survivor Steven Lewis credits the support of family for getting him through aggressive treatment when his pancreatic cancer came back.
Survivor Stories
June 1, 2023 • 4 Min
No One Fights Alone
Because of her grandfather, Rhonda Havig knew she had a family history of pancreatic cancer. But her own diagnosis was still a surprise.
Survivor Stories
May 18, 2023 • 3 Min
Blood Clots, a Stroke, and Pancreatic Cancer
Mike Emerson underwent a pancreatectomy followed by two years of chemotherapy and radiation but he’s enjoying life now.
Survivor Stories
May 10, 2023 • 1 Min
Find the Joy in Your Life Every Day
Long-term survivor Donna Robinson decided to focus on joy rather than fear during treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
May 5, 2023 • 7 Min
Have Hope
Andy Seynaeve has undergone many rounds of chemotherapy but he has had a great response. Best of all, he has hope.
Survivor Stories
April 20, 2023 • 1 Min
New and Wonderful Things
Long-term survivor Camille Moses updates Let’s Win on her activities as an advocate for research funding and patients in treatment.
Survivor Stories
April 19, 2023 • 4 Min
Two-Year Survivor and Going Strong
Susan Hoopengarner coordinated her care between a local hospital and a major cancer center for chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure.
Survivor Stories
April 11, 2023 • 4 Min
Going After a Specialized Radiation Treatment
Don Myrah wanted more than chemotherapy. He read about a specialized radiation treatment and directly contacted the company behind it.
Survivor Stories
March 29, 2023 • 4 Min
A Second Opinion Felt Right
Bonnie Dahl considered treatment for stage I pancreatic cancer near home but felt a second opinion and a bigger cancer center were important.
