Blog
102 Articles
![Randall Swan](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Randall-Swan.jpg)
Before And After: My Pancreatic Cancer
Randall Swan did his homework on the best treatments and clinical trial options in order to do battle with pancreatic cancer.
![Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Laurie MacCaskill surrounded by purple and white balloons](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Laurie-MacCaskill.jpg)
Embracing Optimism
Laurie MacCaskill is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer. She followed a personalized treatment plan, and focused her energy on remaining optimistic.
![Marc Binder, a pancreatic cancer survivor, and his wife sit in red Adirondack chairs overlooking water and more land](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Marc-Binder.jpg)
Another Day to Live
Marc Binder is living with stage IV pancreatic cancer, thanks to a personalized treatment plan that allows him to keep active.
![Earl Groce pancreatic cancer patient at Disney World](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Earl-Groce.jpg)
One of the Luckiest Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Patients Ever
Despite Stage IV diagnosis, Earl Groce got lucky with a quick diagnosis and acceptance to a clinical trial. Read Earl’s story about hope and a brighter future.
![Roxanne Waling, five-year pancreatic cancer survivor posing on her river cruise through Europe.](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Roxanne-Waling.jpg)
Listen to Your Body
When Roxanne Waling discovered she had pancreatic cancer she underwent genetic testing. She found she was a BRCA2 carrier, which influenced her post-treatment decisions about her health.
![Marisa Harris](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Marisa-Harris.jpg)
Reimagining the Possible to Survive Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Marisa Harris was given a devastating diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer. She tapped the power within herself, as well as chemotherapy, to become a long-term survivor.
![Close up of three purple flowers with yellow centers](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kay-Kays.jpg)
Advocating For My Own Future
Kay Kays is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer who has learned to advocate for herself to get the treatments she needs.
![Pancreatic canc er survivor Carolynn Kiel](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Carolynn-Kiel2-v2.jpg)
Early Detection Makes All the Difference
Carolynn Kiel lost her mother and sister to pancreatic cancer. Regular screening allowed early detection of her pancreatic cancer.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Joel Weiss and his wife Debrah](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Joel-Weiss.jpg)
Luck, Grit, and Support
Joel Weiss had to travel from his home in Toronto to New York City to get the NanoKnife treatment he wanted for his pancreatic cancer.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Steve Merlin](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Steven-Merlin.jpg)
A Clinical Trial Matches My Genetics
Steven Merlin learned that he carried the BRCA2 mutation after he developed pancreatic cancer. He researched and found a clinical trial for BRCA carriers.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Bill Shrieves](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Bill-Shrieves2-v2.jpg)
I Have Pancreatic Cancer; It Does Not Have Me
Bill Shrieves was ready to start a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer when it was found to have spread. He was successfully treated with FOLFIRINOX.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Howard Ebert and his family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Howard-Ebert.jpg)
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.