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No Symptoms Whatsoever
Judd Levy had no symptoms when diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. He responded so well to treatment he was able to have a Whipple.
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Using Ultrasound to Enhance the Effectiveness of Chemotherapy
A clinical trial combines ultrasound with a microbubble contrast agent to make chemotherapy more effective.
![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.
![pancreatic cancer patient Daniel Miller](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Daniel-Miller.jpg)
I Wanted Immunotherapy!
When Daniel Miller was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer he knew he didn’t want chemotherapy—he wanted immunotherapy!
![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.
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Changing Course Midstream
Barbara Green wasn’t happy with her doctors, so she took the advice of her support group, was an advocate for herself, and changed doctors.
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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.
![Cathleen Janosko](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Cathleen-Janosko-horiz.jpg)
Genetic Profiling Leads to a Clinical Trial
With treatment not working and nothing to lose, Cathleen Janosko did her research and got help finding a clinical trial to match her tumor’s mutation.
![pancreatic cancer patient Andy Seynaeve and his family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Andy-Seynaeve.jpg)
Have Hope
Andy Seynaeve has undergone many rounds of chemotherapy but he has had a great response. Best of all, he has hope.
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Focus on Joy
Long-term survivor Marisa Harris shares her thoughts on surviving, thriving, and making the most of your time while in treatment.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Richard Liles](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Richard-Liles-horizontal-v2.jpg)
Using Humor to Face Pancreatic Cancer
Richard Liles has a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis but feels it is very important to keep a sense of humor throughout.
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Research Updates from ASCO GI 2023
Read the latest clinical trial and research updates from the 2023 ASCO GI meeting, including a review of genetic testing uptake.
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Targeting the Oxidation Pathway to Treat Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing a new drug that targets the oxidation pathway in order to make standard chemotherapy more effective for stage IV pancreatic cancer.
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Advocating for My Husband has Made the Difference
Nora Mendez had to learn how to advocate for her husband Hector to get him the best possible treatment for stage IV pancreatic cancer.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Sharon Rockmaker and her kids](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sharon-Rockmaker-v2.jpg)
Going Outside Standard Protocol Changed Everything
Sharon Rockmaker was determined to have a Whipple procedure despite having stage IV pancreatic cancer, and she finally did.