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![pancreatic cancer patient Bonnie Dahl and her husband](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bonnie-Dahl-and-husband.jpg)
A Second Opinion Felt Right
Bonnie Dahl considered treatment for stage I pancreatic cancer near home but felt a second opinion and a bigger cancer center were important.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Rod Devlin at Purple Stride](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rod-Devlin-horiz.jpg)
Being Persistent Led to my Cancer Diagnosis
Rod Devlin wasn’t getting an answer to his pain but he was persistent until he finally found a doctor that would give him a scan.
![long-term survivor Janet McNabb and her husband Bill](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Janet-McNabb-cropped-v2.jpg)
A Second Opinion Saved My Life!
With encouragement from her husband, Janet McNabb went for a second opinion after a tumor was found on her pancreas.
![pancreatic cancer patient Leanne Pierce and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Leanne-Pierce.jpg)
A Second Opinion Leads to Hope for the Future
Leanne Pierce decided to go to a major cancer center for a second opinion after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
![pancreatic cancer patient Rita Krueger, her husband and dog](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Rita-Krueger.jpg)
Choosing the Right Doctor
Rita Krueger made an important decision that changed her pancreatic cancer treatment when she got a second opinion.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Gene Waters, his wife, and granddaughter](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gene-Waters.jpg)
Tonsil Cancer Follow-up Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Gene Waters was fortunate that a follow-up for tonsil cancer found his pancreatic cancer early. He got a second opinion for his treatment.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Chad Handley, his family and dogs, outdoors with fallend leaves](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Chad-Handley.jpg)
Marching On Against Pancreatic Cancer
Chad Handley is facing pancreatic cancer one step at a time–literally. After every chemotherapy he walks to help ease the side effects.
![pancreatic cancer patient Irma Infante](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Irma-Infante.jpg)
A Second Opinion Makes the Difference
Irma Infante refused to give up after a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She went for a second opinion and better treatment options.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Gregg Wittman surrounded by his soccer team, all in purple or white](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gregg-Wittman.jpg)
A Second Opinion Changes the Pancreatic Cancer Game Plan
Gregg Wittman’s doctors diagnosed him with stage IV pancreatic cancer, but could never get a good biopsy; a second opinion figured out the reason.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Jacqueline Sims-Mayes](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jacqueline-Sims-Mayes.jpg)
Blessed to Be Here and Healthy
Jacqueline Sims-Mayes is blessed to be a pancreatic cancer survivor. Her faith helped her through a difficult recovery from Whipple surgery.
![pancreatic cancer patient Colin Gabriel](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Colin-Gabriel.jpg)
Learning to Guide My Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
The more Colin Gabriel learned about pancreatic cancer, the more he realized he needed to guide his treatment, rather than go where his HMO recommended.
![pancreatic cancer patient Brad Kerr](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brad-Kerr-v2.jpg)
A Second Opinion Leads to a New Treatment Plan
Brad Kerr changed his pancreatic cancer treatment plan after getting a second opinion, and had neoadjuvant chemotherapy before his Whipple.
![Dr. Malcolm Bilimoria and pancreatic cancer patient Kenneth Brown](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kenneth-Brown.jpg)
Climbing the Pancreatic Cancer Mountain
Kenneth Brown got second and third opinions before he chose a treatment plan that included neoadjuvant chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure.
![Camille Moses, pancreatic cancer survivor, prepares to ride her bike as part of the Miami Dolphins Cancer Challenge](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Camille-Moses3.jpg)
Changing Doctors Changed My Prognosis
When Camille Moses was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she realized she needed a doctor with an attitude that she could beat the disease.
![abstract image of layers of colored wavy shapes, with blobs sticking out in blue, orange, red, shades of tan, brown, and patterns.](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mpc2017jan11.jpg)
What To Do When Newly Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
An oncologist, surgeon, and nurse advocate give their recommendations if you are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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