Survivor Videos
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A Second Opinion Leads to Hope for the Future
Leanne Pierce decided to go to a major cancer center for a second opinion after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Vigilance Leads to Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Michael Whalen searched for someone willing to treat him with chemotherapy.
Learning to Recognize the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Recognizing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer is key to early detection. Laura Metzger’s story illustrates the importance of detecting pancreatic cancer early.
Tomorrow Is a New Day
Abby Pezzulo was an active young working mother when she was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
A Clinical Trial Gives Me Hope
When Dennis Rues’s pancreatic cancer recurred, his doctors recommended that he join a clinical trial. Now he’s doing well.
Endurance Athlete Enduring Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
After a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Dr. Kevin Moore had cytoreductive surgery to remove the metastases in his abdomen.
Using the Lessons of Recovery in my Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Robert Hessler used the lessons he learned as a recovering alcoholic to help him through the challenges of a Whipple procedure.
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer
When Wayne was diagnosed with pancreatitis, the tests showed a very high likelihood of pancreatic cancer.
My Unexpected Journey
With a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Roger Peterson faces ongoing chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX as his treatment.
Facing Ongoing Treatment for PNET
An inspiring story of faith about patient Robert Girdwain who is facing ongoing treatment for his PNET (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor). Learn more here.
My Journey with Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Robert Wagar lost both parents to pancreatic cancer. When his wife found an article about a surveillance study he had an MRI, which found a lesion.
Go Live Your Life
After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Dean Jackson took his treatment of chemotherapy, radiation, and a Whipple procedure step by step.
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.
Being Persistent Led to my Cancer Diagnosis
Rod Devlin wasn’t getting an answer to his pain but he was persistent until he finally found a doctor that would give him a scan.
Forget Stages . . . Set Goals Instead!
After her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Heather Sanderson set goals: surgery and then getting back to the gym.