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Roberta Luna Gets Real about Pancreatic Cancer
Long-term survivor Roberta Luna has channeled her passion for pancreatic cancer advocacy into a weekly podcast featuring patients, advocacy, medical professionals and more.
My Reason
Long-term survivor Roberta Luna knew the devastation of pancreatic cancer when she was diagnosed, but was determined to survive, unlike her father, uncle and grandmother.
Looking Back and Looking Forward
For Let’s Win’s 10th anniversary, long-term survivor Roberta Luna looks back at the changes and forward to future gains.
Living with Pancreatic Cancer as a Long-Term Survivor
Roberta Luna has been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2002, but the disease has been part of her life for much longer. Read about her battle.
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.
Sometimes Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
Matthew Rosenblum thought his time was limited after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis at age 32, but he’s a BRCA2 carrier, which opened treatment options.
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.
Diet, Exercise, and a Clean Lifestyle
After years of stomach troubles, Mark Olsen found out he had pancreatic cancer. But a genetic mutation made him eligible for immunotherapy.
The Bottom Line Is Optimism
For Gary Fong, his optimism about survival is an important part of his treatment along with surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Learning to Live Again
With a stage IV diagnosis at 33, Matthew Rosenblum thought his life was over. But he’s a long-term survivor and has everything he never thought possible.
Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life
Patti Dille believes in looking on the bright side of things, even as she takes on ampullary cancer and its treatments.
“She Saved My Life”
Ronda became an advocate after her Whipple surgery, but credits neuroendocrine cancer advocate Maryann with saving her life by insisting on follow-up.