Survivor Stories

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Survivor Stories
August 19, 2024 • 3 Min

Endurance, Resilience, and Tenacity

After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, John Sanders went for a second opinion, which led to a more aggressive treatment plan.

Survivor Stories
August 30, 2024 • 6 Min

Don’t Let Doctors Tell You Nothing’s Wrong

After a long road to diagnosis Brandon Stone learned he has a BRCA2 genetic mutation that impacts his treatment.

Survivor Stories
November 4, 2024 • 4 Min

I Almost Gave Up

But for the love and support of her family, Jenna Thiel wouldn’t have made it after significant complications from her surgery for PNET.

Survivor Stories
December 2, 2024 • 3 Min

Fighting Cancer With My Brother

Laurie McGuane underwent a distal pancreatectomy shortly after her brother entered treatment for a different cancer, so they fought together.

Survivor Stories
December 12, 2024 • 3 Min

Gathering Information for the Right Treatment

Staci and Rich Grodin applied their medical information research skills when Rich was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Molecular Profiling
January 22, 2025 • 5 Min

Too Busy Living Large!

Jane Eshbaugh regularly participated in Roswell Park Cancer Center’s annual fundraising bike ride, not knowing that one day she would be a patient.

Chemotherapy and Radiation
February 7, 2025 • 4 Min

More Info = Less Fear

Dwayne Montgomery traveled to MD Anderson for a second opinion but the doctors there told him about an expert Whipple surgeon in his hometown.

Survivor Stories
February 26, 2025 • 3 Min

Be Your Own Advocate

Jack Taylor knew he had no time to lose for a Whipple when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, so he found the best surgeon.

Survivor Stories
April 11, 2025 • 2 Min

Be Aware of the Symptoms

Catalina Fandino knew she wasn’t feeling well but she didn’t recognize her symptoms as red flags for pancreatic cancer.

Survivor Stories
June 9, 2025 • 3 Min

My Pancreas Was Being Attacked

Martin Visnosky thought he had a urinary infection, but it was pancreatic cancer. After a Whipple procedure and chemo he’s clear of cancer.

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
February 26, 2021 • 1 Min

I Can Really Do This

William Ramshaw suffered serious infections during treatment for pancreatic cancer, but grit got him through as a long-term survivor.

Survivor Stories
June 18, 2020 • 1 Min

You Can Beat the Odds

Richard Blish, a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, was directed to a clinical trial by his immunologist daughter. The trial saved his life.

Survivor Stories
August 22, 2019 • 1 Min

You Can Overcome It

When Camille Moses was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she was told to go home to die. She got a second opinion and is now a 7-year survivor.

Survivor Stories
June 20, 2018 • 1 Min

Living is Getting Back Up

Laurie MacCaskill is an 11-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. Her doctor put her on a personalized treatment plan, and she stayed as positive as possible.