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Catching Up With Survivors
How are some of our long-term survivors doing? Roberta Luna, Steven Merlin, Camille Moses, Ed Duncan, and Laurie MacCaskill tell all.
Should Cancer Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes!
Should pancreatic cancer patients get the COVID-19 vaccine? According to the experts, yes, and as soon as they can.
How COVID-19 Is Transmitted: The Latest Information
Virus in the air? Asymptomatic carriers? Surfaces? Pets? Find out the latest information about how COVID-19 is transmitted.
Confused about COVID-19 Testing? What You Need to Know
Confused by the information about COVID-19 testing? Our article explains the types of tests, whether testing is readily available, and how to get tested.
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.
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.
Tonsil Cancer Follow-up Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Gene Waters was fortunate that a follow-up for tonsil cancer found his pancreatic cancer early. He got a second opinion for his treatment.
Reopening America: Guidelines For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
As states begin to reopen their economies, the threat of COVID-19 remains. Dr. Allyson Ocean has recommendations for pancreatic cancer patients.
Navigating Cold and Flu Season as a Cancer Patient
Are you in treatment and planning to see friends or family for the holidays? Learn the best ways to protect yourself from cold, flu, and other viruses.
The Facts About COVID-19 and Pets
Can you get COVID-19 from your cat or dog? Can your pet get COVID-19 from you? Learn the facts about coronavirus and our pets.
My Eight-Year Un-Celebration of Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
William Ramshaw shares his thoughts and advice for those in treatment, on reaching the eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor mark.
How Could This Happen to Me?
Michael Bailey felt his world turn sideways after a diagnosis of acinar cell pancreatic cancer. He had a pancreatectomy and chemotherapy.
I Thought it Was a Stomach Bug
Robert Gamble thought he had a stomach bug, but it turned out to be pancreatic cancer. He needed surgery and chemotherapy.
Changing My Life for the Better
Robin Schroeder was an avid runner before her pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis. Now she’s back competing in half-marathons.
Catching Up with Featured Patients
Get patient updates on four of our most popular stories: Lynne Holcomb, Earl Groce, Roy Vinke, and Shannon Magee.