Pancreatectomy
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Surviving a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Lisa Beckendorf was suprised to find out that the cause of her digestive troubles was a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET).
Relocating For Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and a Clinical Trial
Rachel Moreno knew she would need help during treatment but moving in with her son also gave her access to a clinical trial.
Going Two Rounds Against Pancreatic Cancer
Anthony Del Russo has battled pancreatic cancer twice, first with chemo and a Whipple, and again with a total pancreatectomy and radiation.
Very Fortunate to Have the Whipple
Six years after surgery to remove an IPMN neoplasm, Rosemary Buden found out she had pancreatic cancer and needed a Whipple procedure.
The Sound of Hope
Kim Bate has a long family history of pancreatic cancer, losing his sister and twin brother to it. Then he received the same diagnosis.
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.
Fighting On To See Her Children Grow Up
Despite aggressive pancreatic cancer, with a BRCA-like genetic mutation, Dr. Jill Pechacek is determined to stay alive to see her children grow up.
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.
Don’t Stop Fighting
Leonora Kaufmann relied on her instinct about pancreatic cancer. Diagnosis at stage I has given her a fighting chance of survival.
A 10-Year Survivor’s Story
Howard Ebert, a 10-year survivor of pancreatic cancer, describes his treatment. He underwent surgery and then chemotherapy and radiation.
Pancreatic Cancer at Any Age
Long-term survivor Ryan Dwars was diagnosed at age 36, with young children, but he has been determined to be an outlier.
Taking Chances to Beat Pancreatic Cancer
With a family history of pancreatic cancer, Jay Bozick discovered he carries the BRCA2 mutation, which directed his treatment.
Early Detection Saved My Life
Martin Abrams and his daughter Tova have a family history of pancreatic cancer, so a screening program and early detection are paramount.
Testing a Different Approach to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
A drug that is epigenetic therapy, which alters how DNA behaves, is being tested in a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer.
Catching It Early and Moving Fast
Wendy Kistela moved quickly when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and had a distal pancreatectomy right away.