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Long-term survivor Ken Brown and family
Survivor Videos
October 23, 2025 • 1 Min

Attitude and Effort

Long-term survivor Ken Brown was determined to beat pancreatic cancer, even trying the new-at-the-time protocol of chemo before surgery.

Linda Burchett and friends in Paris
Survivor Stories
October 13, 2025 • 4 Min

From Pancreatic Cancer to Blessed

After recovering from chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure, Linda Burchett knows she is blessed to be able to travel and enjoy life as a long-term survivor.

long-term survivor Andy Lyons and his late brother
Survivor Stories
September 26, 2025 • 1 Min

Don’t Let This Happen to You

Long-term survivor Andy Lyons took his brother’s words to heart and went into a monitoring program for pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Donna Caparida and her late husband.
Survivor Stories
September 25, 2025 • 3 Min

36 Years and Counting

When Donna Caparida had severe pain in her side, doctors found pancreatic cancer. Thirty-six years later she’s a long-term survivor.

Long-term survivor Bob Minetti and his wife.
Survivor Videos
August 19, 2025 • 1 Min

Three Buckets

Long-term survivor Bob Minetti worked as a fundraiser at a major cancer center, so he challenged the doctors to show how good they were.

long-term survivor Sharon Seibel
Survivor Stories
July 22, 2025 • 1 Min

The SHARON Trial

Long-term survivor Sharon Seibel is one of very few to have a clinical trial named for her, thanks to her brother, a cancer researcher.

Long-term survivor Michael Florio and family
Survivor Videos
June 12, 2025 • 1 Min

No One Fights Alone

Long-term survivor Michael Florio utilized his vast support network of family and friends to help in his battle against pancreatic cancer.

long-term survivor Linda Burchett and her husband
Survivor Stories
May 7, 2025 • 1 Min

The Encourager

Long-term survivor Linda Burchett faced every problem she could have during treatment, and now uses her experience to encourage others.

Long-term survivor Judd Levy, his wife, and friends
Survivor Stories
April 16, 2025 • 1 Min

Make the Most of Every Minute

When long-term survivor Judd Levy was first diagnosed, he was determined to stay positive and look to the future.

long-term survivor John O'Grady at Purple Stride 2024
Survivor Stories
March 19, 2025 • 1 Min

A New Bright Future

Long-term survivor John O’Grady gives back in many ways, whether through his quilts to patients or chairing his local Purple Stride.

Long term survivor Jennifer Lambert and her husband Doug
Survivor Stories
February 19, 2025 • 1 Min

Who Am I Now?

As a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, Jennifer Lambert had to redefine herself. She learned to focus on the day and the moment.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Martin Hynes and his wife in Rockefeller Center
Survivor Stories
January 30, 2025 • 1 Min

The Fight of My Life

Martin Hynes worked for a pharmaceutical company and led a clinical trial for Gemzar. Now he’s a long-term survivor of the same disease he researched.

long-term survivor John Sanders and family and friends
Survivor Stories
November 25, 2024 • 1 Min

How Am I Going to Eat This Elephant?

When long-term survivor John Sanders felt overwhelmed by his pancreatic cancer treatment, he took it one step at at time.

Long-term survivor Jenna Thiel and her family
Survivor Stories
October 22, 2024 • 1 Min

You’re Not Alone

Long-term survivor Jenna Thiel counted on support from her family to get her through a difficult recovery from pancreatic cancer surgery.

Long-term survivor Malcolm Robertson and his family at a zipline.
Survivor Stories
September 18, 2024 • 1 Min

My Life is Good Now

When Malcolm Robertson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he already knew he carried the BRCA2 mutation.