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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.
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Survivor Stories
October 17, 2022 • 1 Min
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
When long-term survivor Tom Dinwiddie was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer he found doctors willing to treat him.
Survivor Stories
October 7, 2022 • 3 Min
I Thought it Was a Stomach Bug
Robert Gamble thought he had a stomach bug, but it turned out to be pancreatic cancer. He needed surgery and chemotherapy.
Survivor Stories
September 26, 2022 • 9 Min
A Second Opinion Saved My Life!
With encouragement from her husband, Janet McNabb went for a second opinion after a tumor was found on her pancreas.
Survivor Stories
September 22, 2022 • 1 Min
The Optimist
Roxanne Waling is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, and she credits her integrative oncology team for helping her through.
Survivor Stories
September 13, 2022 • 7 Min
Catching Up With Survivors
How are some of our long-term survivors doing? Roberta Luna, Steven Merlin, Camille Moses, Ed Duncan, and Laurie MacCaskill tell all.
Survivor Stories
August 30, 2022 • 3 Min
Family History Matters
After Martin Abrams lost two siblings to pancreatic cancer, he made sure he was screened regularly because of his family history.
Survivor Stories
August 18, 2022 • 1 Min
Looking Forward to Tomorrow
Earl Groce is a long-term survivor of stage IV pancreatic cancer. He credits the clinical trial he was on with giving him time.
Survivor Stories
August 17, 2022 • 6 Min
Going Outside Standard Protocol Changed Everything
Sharon Rockmaker was determined to have a Whipple procedure despite having stage IV pancreatic cancer, and she finally did.
Survivor Stories
August 4, 2022 • 4 Min
A Changing Treatment Plan
Shawnee Daniels-Sykes and her doctors have been changing her treatment plan to match her stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
July 22, 2022 • 1 Min
Never Ever Ever Give Up
Lynne Holcomb turned to a clinical trial when standard treatment was not stopping her stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
July 11, 2022 • 8 Min
Changing My Life for the Better
Robin Schroeder was an avid runner before her pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis. Now she’s back competing in half-marathons.
Survivor Stories
June 27, 2022 • 4 Min
Taking a Chance on a Clinical Trial
Reesa Levy traveled to find the right pancreatic cancer doctor for her, and then joined a clinical trial for a vaccine.
Survivor Stories
June 16, 2022 • 1 Min
Another Chance at Life
Molecular profiling of long-term survivor Roy Vinke’s tumor and found a mismatch repair deficiency, which changed his treatment.
Survivor Stories
June 14, 2022 • 5 Min
Go Live Your Life
After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Dean Jackson took his treatment of chemotherapy, radiation, and a Whipple procedure step by step.
Survivor Stories
June 1, 2022 • 5 Min
The Benefit of Multiple Clinical Trials
Dr. Ira Sharp knew that his best bet for surviving pancreatic cancer was to look for clinical trials as part of his treatment.
