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Woman in a science research lab in a white coat, with brown hair and glasses.
Survivor Videos
September 25, 2026 • 1 Min

A New Era

For the physician-scientists at Johns Hopkins, research is leading to a new era in pancreatic cancer treatment.

woman with long brown hair in a white blazer presenting to a group of doctors
Survivor Videos
July 30, 2026 • 1 Min

The Future is Bright

The doctors and researchers at Duke Cancer Institute see a brighter future ahead for pancreatic cancer patients.

Ryan and Brooke Dwars
Caregivers
January 21, 2026 • 1 Min

The Body and the Brain

When her husband Ryan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 36, Brooke Dwars decided it was time to take charge.

long-term survivor Ryan Dwars and his caregiver wife Brooke Dwars
Survivor Stories
December 19, 2025 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Survivors—Year Nine

Meet the inspiring long-term survivors and their caregivers in Year Nine of our Survivor Videos series, and learn the steps they took.

long-term survivor Linda Burchett and her husband
Survivor Stories
December 23, 2024 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Survivors—Year Eight

Let’s Win introduces Year Eight of its long-term survivors video series, featuring women and men who were in all stages of the disease.

Anthony Del Russo, long-term pancreatic cancer survivor
Survivor Stories
December 20, 2023 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Seven

Our Survivors Video Series is entering Year Seven with even more inspiring stories of taking on pancreatic cancer and life.

Long-term survivor Helene Avraham-Katz
Survivor Stories
December 15, 2022 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Six

Join Let’s Win’s long-term survivors as they share their uplifting stories of treatment, resilience, and life after pancreatic cancer.

Roberta Luna and family, Laurie MacCaskill, Ed and Kathie Duncan, Steven Merlin, Camille Moses
Survivor Stories
September 13, 2022 • 7 Min

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.

pancreatic cancer long-term survivor Kim Vernick
Survivor Stories
December 16, 2021 • 1 Min

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Five

Every year, long-term survivors share their inspiring stories about surviving pancreatic cancer and thriving after.

pancreatic cancer survivor Miggie Olsson and her husband Tom
Survivor Videos
August 27, 2020 • 1 Min

Watch Me

Miggie Olsson was not willing to accept that nothing could be done for her stage IV pancreatic cancer. She was determined to be a long-term survivor.

Camille Moses looking at her garden
Survivor Stories
December 19, 2019 • 1 Min

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Three

Let’s Win kicks off Year Three of its Survivors Series of videos. The 2020 videos will feature patients with genetic mutations and more researchers.

Long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer Steve Merlin on a boardwalk taking photos.
Survivor Stories
December 13, 2018 • 1 Min

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Two

Meet more long-term survivors of pancreatic cancer, as well as the doctors and researchers who are working tirelessly to create new and better treatment options.

Roberta and Vic Luna in shades of purple, with other people behind them.
Survivor Videos
October 25, 2018 • 1 Min

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.

Lee Ringuette and his wife in a boat fishing on a lake
Survivor Videos
October 2, 2018 • 1 Min

There Is Hope for Everyone

Lee Ringuette is a 17-year pancreatic cancer survivor who changed doctors, underwent two surgeries, and grueling chemotherapy.

Anne Seagren and her husband in their kitchen
Survivor Videos
August 23, 2018 • 1 Min

Don’t Believe the Odds

Anne Seagren is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy shrank her tumor and made her eligible for a Whipple procedure.

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