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![Pancreatic cancer patient Margo Chilcott and her family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Margo-Chilcott-and-family.jpg)
Making My Own Choices for Quality Time
After her pancreatectomy Margo Chilcott decided to forgo chemotherapy and radiation to spend more quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Kim Bate and his wife](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kim-and-Nancy-Bate.jpg)
The Sound of Hope
Kim Bate has a long family history of pancreatic cancer, losing his sister and twin brother to it. Then he received the same diagnosis.
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Don’t Throw In the Towel
Ashley Coker was dealt a double blow–pancreatic cancer and not qualifying for surgery. She did her research and ended up having a pancreatectomy.
![Maryanne Winchester](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Maryanne-Winchester.jpg)
Faith, Hope, and Perseverance
Maryanne Winchester credits faith, hope, and perseverance for getting her through three types of chemotherapy, radioembolization and a pancreatectomy.
![Acinar cell pancreatic cancer patient Paul Suntup](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Paul-Suntup-7.jpg)
A Long Journey That Began With Pancreatitis
Paul Suntup’s diagnosis of acinar cell pancreatic cancer was just the start of a long treatment journey, but he’s still here.
![Andy Lyons](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andy-Lyons-horiz2.jpg)
A Cancer-Free Life 25 Years in the Making
Andy Lyons lost many family members to pancreatic cancer. With such a family history he knew to be proactive and get screened regularly.
![Donna Robinson and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Donna-Robinson-and-Fam.jpg)
One of the Biggest Tumors They Had Ever Seen
Pancreatectomy surgery to remove her cancer was Donna Robinson’s goal, despite having one of the largest tumors her doctors had ever seen.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Mike Emerson, his wife Carol and their dog](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mike-Emerson-Carol-and-dog.jpg)
Blood Clots, a Stroke, and Pancreatic Cancer
Mike Emerson underwent a pancreatectomy followed by two years of chemotherapy and radiation but he’s enjoying life now.
![Grace and Jay Bozick and their horse](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jay-and-Grace-Bozick-resized-v2.jpg)
Taking Chances to Beat Pancreatic Cancer
With a family history of pancreatic cancer, Jay Bozick discovered he carries the BRCA2 mutation, which directed his treatment.
![pancreatic cancer patient Michael Bailey](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Michael-Bailey.jpg)
How Could This Happen to Me?
Michael Bailey felt his world turn sideways after a diagnosis of acinar cell pancreatic cancer. He had a pancreatectomy and chemotherapy.
![pancreatic cancer patient Martin Abrams](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Martin-Abrams-v2.jpg)
Family History Matters
After Martin Abrams lost two siblings to pancreatic cancer, he made sure he was screened regularly because of his family history.
![pancreatic cancer patient Reesa Levy](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Reesa-Levy-v2.jpg)
Taking a Chance on a Clinical Trial
Reesa Levy traveled to find the right pancreatic cancer doctor for her, and then joined a clinical trial for a vaccine.
![pancreatic cancer patient Ira Sharp](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ira-Sharp.jpg)
The Benefit of Multiple Clinical Trials
Dr. Ira Sharp knew that his best bet for surviving pancreatic cancer was to look for clinical trials as part of his treatment.
![distal pancreatectomy diagrams](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/distal-pancreatectomy.gif)
Understanding Distal Pancreatectomy
Distal pancreatectomy is another type of surgery used to remove tumors. Learn more and if you may qualify for this surgery.
![Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patient Robert Girdwain and his wife](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Robert-Girdwain.jpg)
Facing Ongoing Treatment for PNET
An inspiring story of faith about patient Robert Girdwain who is facing ongoing treatment for his PNET (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor). Learn more here.