Survivor Videos

Let's Win is proud to showcase videos of the many pancreatic cancer survivors who want to share their inspiring stories with you. Watch these videos to learn more about their incredible journeys.

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Long term survivor Susan Ganis, far left, and family. Blond woman in blue shirt and jeans holding a little girl in pink, next to a gray haired bearded man in gray and black, next to a younger blond woman in a white shirt and jeans holding another little girl, and a tall young man in a patterned shirt and jeans, against a bright blue background.
Survivor Videos
February 19, 2026 • 1 Min

The Small Moments Bring Us Joy

Susan Ganis thought she had a gall stone or a kidney stone but there was a tumor on her pancreas.

Ryan and Brooke Dwars
Survivor Stories
January 21, 2026 • 1 Min

The Body and the Brain

When her husband Ryan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 36, Brooke Dwars decided it was time to take charge.

long-term survivor Ryan Dwars and his caregiver wife Brooke Dwars
Survivor Stories
December 19, 2025 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Survivors—Year Nine

Meet the inspiring long-term survivors and their caregivers in Year Nine of our Survivor Videos series, and learn the steps they took.

long-term survivor Ryan Dwars and his family
Survivor Stories
November 25, 2025 • 1 Min

Pancreatic Cancer at Any Age

Long-term survivor Ryan Dwars was diagnosed at age 36, with young children, but he has been determined to be an outlier.

Long-term survivor Ken Brown and family
Survivor Stories
October 23, 2025 • 1 Min

Attitude and Effort

Long-term survivor Ken Brown was determined to beat pancreatic cancer, even trying the new-at-the-time protocol of chemo before surgery.

long-term survivor Andy Lyons and his late brother
Survivor Videos
September 26, 2025 • 1 Min

Don’t Let This Happen to You

Long-term survivor Andy Lyons took his brother’s words to heart and went into a monitoring program for pancreatic cancer.

Long-term survivor Bob Minetti and his wife.
Survivor Videos
August 19, 2025 • 1 Min

Three Buckets

Long-term survivor Bob Minetti worked as a fundraiser at a major cancer center, so he challenged the doctors to show how good they were.

long-term survivor Sharon Seibel
Survivor Videos
July 22, 2025 • 1 Min

The SHARON Trial

Long-term survivor Sharon Seibel is one of very few to have a clinical trial named for her, thanks to her brother, a cancer researcher.

Long-term survivor Michael Florio and family
Survivor Videos
June 12, 2025 • 1 Min

No One Fights Alone

Long-term survivor Michael Florio utilized his vast support network of family and friends to help in his battle against pancreatic cancer.

long-term survivor Linda Burchett and her husband
Survivor Videos
May 7, 2025 • 1 Min

The Encourager

Long-term survivor Linda Burchett faced every problem she could have during treatment, and now uses her experience to encourage others.

Long-term survivor Judd Levy, his wife, and friends
Survivor Videos
April 16, 2025 • 1 Min

Make the Most of Every Minute

When long-term survivor Judd Levy was first diagnosed, he was determined to stay positive and look to the future.

long-term survivor John O'Grady at Purple Stride 2024
Survivor Videos
March 19, 2025 • 1 Min

A New Bright Future

Long-term survivor John O’Grady gives back in many ways, whether through his quilts to patients or chairing his local Purple Stride.

Long term survivor Jennifer Lambert and her husband Doug
Survivor Videos
February 19, 2025 • 1 Min

Who Am I Now?

As a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, Jennifer Lambert had to redefine herself. She learned to focus on the day and the moment.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Martin Hynes and his wife in Rockefeller Center
Survivor Videos
January 30, 2025 • 1 Min

The Fight of My Life

Martin Hynes worked for a pharmaceutical company and led a clinical trial for Gemzar. Now he’s a long-term survivor of the same disease he researched.

long-term survivor Linda Burchett and her husband
Survivor Stories
December 23, 2024 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Survivors—Year Eight

Let’s Win introduces Year Eight of its long-term survivors video series, featuring women and men who were in all stages of the disease.