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Survivor Videos
October 25, 2018 • 1 Min

Just Continue to Fight

Roberta Luna has been fighting pancreatic cancer for 15 years. She lost both her parents, her uncle, and her grandmother to the disease but she keeps on fighting.

Webinars
November 20, 2024 • 1 Min

Genetic Testing and Molecular Profiling Can Guide Treatment

Watch our webinar on Genetic Testing and Molecular Profiling to learn from experts and patients why this is so important.

News
March 13, 2020 • 7 Min

COVID-19: What You Should Do Now

Learn what you should do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially if you have a weakened immune system from pancreatic cancer treatment.

Survivor Stories
December 22, 2025 • 4 Min

Our Destiny Is Not in the Data

With a young family, Yann Bizien was determined to be a survivor of stage IV pancreatic cancer, even after a recurrence.

Survivor Stories
February 19, 2018 • 3 Min

Keeping My Promise Led to an Earlier Diagnosis

Yolanda L. Jackson promised her doctor she would get a CT scan of her digestive tract. This led to an early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Survivor Videos
February 22, 2019 • 1 Min

Plenty to Live For

Steven was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2012. Now a long-term survivor, he asked himself “What do I have to live for?” There was plenty.

News
February 23, 2021 • 1 Min

Families Working Together Against Pancreatic Cancer

Rob Greenstein discusses how Let’s Win helped his family after his sister Jackie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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June 20, 2022 • 1 Min

Glossary

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis means learning a whole new language for tests, treatments, symptoms, even body parts. Our glossary provides short definitions for any pancreatic cancer-related term.

Treatments
September 16, 2022 • 4 Min

Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer: Tests to Expect

What can you expect during pancreatic cancer diagnostic testing? Dr. Gobind Anand offers expert guidance to stay informed throughout the process.

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September 15, 2022 • 5 Min

Newly Diagnosed

What to Do If You Have Recently Been Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer You or someone you love has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Now what? First, know that you are not alone in this overwhelming moment. No one should have to face pancreatic cancer without trusted resources and hope. Let’s Win is a go-to guide […]

Chemotherapy and Radiation
September 9, 2016 • 3 Min

Living with Pancreatic Cancer

Camille Altgelt searched for clinical trials for her pancreatic cancer but did not qualify. Her treatment with chemotherapy and radiation was successful.

Webinars
March 13, 2025 • 1 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors and Screening

Let’s Win and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Nuestras Voces program held a webinar on risk factors and screening.

Survivor Stories
December 20, 2023 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Seven

Our Survivors Video Series is entering Year Seven with even more inspiring stories of taking on pancreatic cancer and life.

Symptoms
August 14, 2019 • 5 Min

The Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer Connection

Professor Dr. Suresh Chari explains the link between newly on-set diabetes as an indication of pancreatic cancer. Read Dr. Chari’s findings to learn more.

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June 13, 2022 • 1 Min

Resources

Our extensive collection of web-based and other resources for patients, families, and caregivers provides easy access to information on a wide variety of subjects related to pancreatic cancer. The resources are reviewed and updated periodically to ensure they are current.