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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.
324 Articles
Survivor Stories
April 28, 2022 • 1 Min
Breathe Happy
When Helene Avraham-Katz was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she and her family made the decision to fight it with everything they could.
Survivor Stories
April 22, 2022 • 5 Min
Facing Ongoing Treatment for PNET
An inspiring story of faith about patient Robert Girdwain who is facing ongoing treatment for his PNET (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor). Learn more here.
Survivor Stories
April 11, 2022 • 6 Min
Cherishing the Simple Things
Elizabeth O’Connor has a PALB2 genetic mutation so her stage IV pancreatic cancer has responded to immunotherapy.
Survivor Stories
March 31, 2022 • 1 Min
Whatever It Takes To Get Through This
Pancreatic cancer long-term survivor Joel Weiss was treated in New York because the treatment he wanted was not available in Canada at that time.
Chemotherapy and Radiation
March 29, 2022 • 7 Min
My Unexpected Journey
With a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Roger Peterson faces ongoing chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX as his treatment.
Survivor Stories
March 16, 2022 • 4 Min
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer
When Wayne was diagnosed with pancreatitis, the tests showed a very high likelihood of pancreatic cancer.
Survivor Stories
March 3, 2022 • 3 Min
Using the Lessons of Recovery in my Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Robert Hessler used the lessons he learned as a recovering alcoholic to help him through the challenges of a Whipple procedure.
Survivor Stories
February 24, 2022 • 1 Min
I Didn’t Expect to Be Doing This
Sheila Sky Kasselman, a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, started a foundation to help others after recovering from Whipple surgery.
Survivor Stories
February 17, 2022 • 5 Min
Endurance Athlete Enduring Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
After a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Dr. Kevin Moore had cytoreductive surgery to remove the metastases in his abdomen.
Clinical Trials
February 4, 2022 • 4 Min
A Clinical Trial Gives Me Hope
When Dennis Rues’s pancreatic cancer recurred, his doctors recommended that he join a clinical trial. Now he’s doing well.
Survivor Stories
January 27, 2022 • 1 Min
If You Believe You Can Do This . . .
Barry Hendrickson spent much of his career helping cancer patients with hair loss, but he never expected to be in their shoes.
Survivor Stories
January 24, 2022 • 11 Min
Family, Friends, Hope, Strength, and Prayer
Susan Wells had chemotherapy but her treatment took a detour into more chemo and a clinical trial before she had a Whipple procedure.
Survivor Stories
January 7, 2022 • 4 Min
Tomorrow Is a New Day
Abby Pezzulo was an active young working mother when she was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
Survivor Stories
December 23, 2021 • 6 Min
Learning to Recognize the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Recognizing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer is key to early detection. Laura Metzger’s story illustrates the importance of detecting pancreatic cancer early.
Survivor Stories
December 16, 2021 • 1 Min
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Five
Every year, long-term survivors share their inspiring stories about surviving pancreatic cancer and thriving after.
