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 Elizabeth O'Connor and her family
Survivor Stories
May 4, 2022 • 1 Min

The Mother I’ve Always Wanted To Be

Despite a long struggle with pancreatic cancer, long-term survivor Elizabeth O’Connor wants as much time as possible with her children.

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Helene Avraham-Katz
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.

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Joel Weiss and his wife Debrah
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.

pancreatic cancer survivor Sheila Sky Kasselman and Sky Foundation members
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.

long-term survivor Barry Hendrickson
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.

pancreatic cancer long-term survivor Kim Vernick
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.

Pancreatic cancer long-term survivor Angella Dixon-Watson and her husband Ira
Survivor Stories
November 23, 2021 • 1 Min

I’m Still Here

As a five-year pancreatic cancer survivor, Angella Dixon-Watson considers it her mission to educate others about this disease.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Carolynn Kiel in purple sunglasses at a PanCAN Purple Stride event
Survivor Stories
October 28, 2021 • 1 Min

I Made It

Long-term survivor Carolynn Kiel lost her mother and sister to pancreatic cancer, so she learned to stay vigilant,

long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Chris Joseph and his sons
Survivor Stories
September 29, 2021 • 1 Min

Surviving and Thriving

When long-term survivor Chris Joseph found out his tumor had a specific defect it changed his treatment plan.

pancreatic cancer survivor Sharon Simone and her husband
Survivor Stories
August 30, 2021 • 1 Min

I’m Going to Live Every Day

Sharon Simone got a second opinion that led to a treatment protocol suited to her BRCA1 mutation. Now she is a long-term survivor.

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Randall Swan and his wife Lorri
Survivor Stories
July 22, 2021 • 1 Min

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Randall Swan says he could not have made it through pancreatic cancer treatment, including a clinical trial, without the support of his wife.

long-term pancreatic cancer survivor David Dessert
Survivor Stories
June 25, 2021 • 1 Min

Sharing My Knowledge With Others

David Dessert knew his family carried BRCA2, and told his doctor after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. This led to a better treatment plan.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Kim Vernick and her daughter
Survivor Stories
May 7, 2021 • 1 Min

My Strength Comes From My Mother

Kim Vernick credits her mother for passing on the strength and positivity she has needed as a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer.

Joel Evans Dancing with Linda
Survivor Stories
April 28, 2021 • 1 Min

I Must Give Back

For Joel Evans, it was the unwavering support of his wife Linda that kept him going  through a Whipple procedure and chemotherapy.

long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Tom Bajoras playing the piano
Survivor Stories
March 30, 2021 • 1 Min

We’re in This Together

Long-term survivor Tom Bajoras took his pain from treatment for PNET and turned it into music to inspire others who are struggling.