Finding Qualified Doctors Made All the Difference
Lee Ringuette's first doctor was not experienced with pancreatic cancer, so he found other doctors willing to try new treatment protocols.
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.
Another Day to Live
Marc Binder is living with stage IV pancreatic cancer, but he keeps active. Learn more about his approach to treatment and life.
Thriving After Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
Nancy Nebenzahl, a sever-year survivor of pancreatic cancer, had a Whipple and a personalized treatment plan. She supplemented this with acupuncture and exercise to ease the side effects.
Fighting On To See Her Children Grow Up
Despite aggressive pancreatic cancer, with a BRCA-like genetic mutation, Dr. Jill Pechacek is determined to stay alive to see her children grow up.
Alternating Protocols to Attack Pancreatic Cancer
Working with his oncologist, Dr. Mark Fishman decided to follow non-standard alternating protocols to treat his pancreatic cancer.
Taking a Different Approach to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
When Dr. Steve Bigelsen was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, chemosensitivity testing led him to treatments beyond standard of care.
Finding a Treatment Geared to My Cancer
Samuel Chi describes his search for a pancreatic cancer treatment that allows him to live comfortably and reduce his tumor so he can have surgery.
With No Family History of Cancer, Surprised By the Diagnosis
Marianne, a nurse, went to a hospital that specializes in cancer. A liquid biopsy will determine the next step in her treatment.
Currently in the Fight, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
A woman's treatment for non-operable pancreatic cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering includes FOLFIRINOX and stereotactic body radiation therapy.
