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From Dismissal to Diagnosis
Elizabeth Rountree’s first doctor dismissed her symptoms of itchiness and abdominal discomfort, but her gastroenterologist listened and ordered important tests.
An Immunotherapy Oddball
Aurora Salo’s treatment has been full of starts and stops, with exploratory surgery, chemo that stopped working, and immunotherapy.
Today I Am Cancer-Free
Guy Van Ort was shocked to find out that his hip pain was stage IV pancreatic cancer in his hip, but treatment has made him cancer-free.
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.
Very Fortunate
Mike Duffy considers himself very fortunate that his pancreatic cancer was caught early enough to qualify him for the Whipple procedure.
Not Just a Survivor . . . A Sur-thriver!
Jon Oelke found that he has a rare genetic mutation, which gives him a back-up plan for treatment if his initial chemo stops working.
PLATINUM Clinical Trial Actively Recruiting
The PLATINUM clinical trial, for patients with BRCA and PALB2 mutations, seeks participants. Dr. Andrew Ko outlines the trial.
Fleeting, Fragile, and Funny
Eric Egelman had molecular profiling of his tumor and a KRAS mutation was found. This qualified him for a vaccine clinical trial.
Ready to Fight
Russell Reed lost his father-in-law to pancreatic cancer so he knew how important the right doctor would be for his own treatment.
A Second Opinion Was a Game Changer
Rob Beeler’s treatment for pancreatic cancer took a turn for the better when he went for a second opinion at a major cancer research center.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Highlights from ASCO Annual Meeting
The 2025 ASCO meeting featured pancreatic cancer research including a new treatment modality and a new treatment combination.
A Story that Began During COVID-19, with a Preview Seven Years Before
Penelope Dixon has gone through many treatments for her pancreatic cancer because of recurrences, but she has not given up.
Too Busy Living Large!
Jane Eshbaugh regularly participated in Roswell Park Cancer Center’s annual fundraising bike ride, not knowing that one day she would be a patient.
Early Diagnosis Is Important
Jami Curry knew her family history included breast and pancreatic cancer, so she was alert to any health changes.
Gathering Information for the Right Treatment
Staci and Rich Grodin applied their medical information research skills when Rich was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.