Treatment Stories
There are many pancreatic cancer survivors who are eager to talk about their symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and success. Learn from the stories of other patients who have faced this disease.
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Where Sorrow and Joy Meet
Musician and producer Tom Bajoras has focused on the sorrow, joy, and beauty of life as he fights PNET with standard and new treatments.
Tumor RNA Testing Leads to Treatment with a New Drug
When treatment stopped working for Adam Deal, genetic testing of his tumor RNA found a mutation that made him eligible to try a new drug.
Around to Enjoy the Simple Pleasures of Life
Ken Vickers is enjoying family, friends, and riding his Harley Davidson around the country after pancreatic cancer and a Whipple procedure.
Thirteen Survival Years and Counting
Diane Borrison’s doctor consulted the experts at academic hospitals to choose a treatment plan including Whipple surgery.
Learning to Guide My Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
The more Colin Gabriel learned about pancreatic cancer, the more he realized he needed to guide his treatment, rather than go where his HMO recommended.
A Second Opinion Leads to a New Treatment Plan
Brad Kerr changed his pancreatic cancer treatment plan after getting a second opinion, and had neoadjuvant chemotherapy before his Whipple.
Pitching a Perfect Game Against Pancreatic Cancer
Andy Spiteri is a fantasy sports enthusiast, so he turned to his favorite activity to help him through pancreatic cancer treatment.
Kicking Pancreatic Cancer’s Butt
When Margie Goldsmith was diagnosed with an IPMN she made it her goal to beat that pancreatic cancer. It took two more tries but she did it.
I’ll Never Stop Fighting
When Lynne Holcomb was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, she kept fighting through treatment and made it onto a clinical trial.
After Surviving Pancreatic Cancer, a Moral Obligation to Share
Tom Dinwiddie knew he needed surgery to survive stage IV neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer; he got a new protocol of treatment before surgery.
Surviving Pancreatic Cancer and Embracing Life
Joel Evans’ endocrinologist was concerned so he sent him to get tested for pancreatic cancer. It was caught early enough for a Whipple procedure.
My Journey Through Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
When Chris Parrish was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, she searched for a program and treatment plan until she found a place that gave her hope.
No Warning Before My Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Retired wrestling coach Cliff Ramos approached his chemotherapy and Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer like he was still coaching.
Twice Facing Pancreatic Cancer
Steven Lewis has faced down pancreatic cancer twice–first with a Whipple, chemo and radiation; then with liver surgery for metastasis.
Younger Brother’s Pancreatic Cancer Leads to Regular Screening for his Oldest Brother
When Scott Nelson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, oldest brother Steve began regular screening, which lead to his early diagnosis.