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![pancreatic cancer patient Jay Buth and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Jay-Buth-resized-v2.jpg)
Vigilance in Pursuing Symptoms Leads to Early Diagnosis
Jay Buth was very persistent in pursuing the reason for his symptoms. That led to a diagnosis of early stage pancreatic cancer.
![pancreatic cancer patient Martin Hynes and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Martin-Hynes-crop-v2.jpg)
Reeducating Myself About Pancreatic Cancer
Martin Hynes knew all about pancreatic cancer–as a research director he worked on the development of Gemzar. He was able to have a Whipple and is doing well.
![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.
![pancreatic cancer patient James Arnott](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/James-Arnott-horiz.jpg)
It Started With Acid Reflux
James Arnott thought he had an acid stomach but a scan showed pancreatic cancer, and he soon had a Whipple procedure.
![Heather Sanderson](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Heather-Sanderson-horiz.jpg)
Forget Stages . . . Set Goals Instead!
After her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Heather Sanderson set goals: surgery and then getting back to the gym.
![pancreatic cancer patient Robert Gamble and his wife](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Robert-Gamble-Picture-2-v2.jpg)
I Thought it Was a Stomach Bug
Robert Gamble thought he had a stomach bug, but it turned out to be pancreatic cancer. He needed surgery and chemotherapy.
![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 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.
![pancreatic cancer patient Robin Schroeder](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Robin-Schroeder-v2.jpg)
Changing My Life for the Better
Robin Schroeder was an avid runner before her pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis. Now she’s back competing in half-marathons.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Dean Jackson and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dean-Jackson.jpg)
Go Live Your Life
After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Dean Jackson took his treatment of chemotherapy, radiation, and a Whipple procedure step by step.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Robert Wagar](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Robert-Wagar.jpg)
My Journey with Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Robert Wagar lost both parents to pancreatic cancer. When his wife found an article about a surveillance study he had an MRI, which found a lesion.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Robert Hessler](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Robert-Hessler-v2.jpg)
Using the Lessons of Recovery in my Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Robert Hessler used the lessons he learned as a recovering alcoholic to help him through the challenges of a Whipple procedure.
![pancreatic cancer patient William Ramshaw](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/William-Ramshaw-v2.jpg)
My Eight-Year Un-Celebration of Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
William Ramshaw shares his thoughts and advice for those in treatment, on reaching the eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor mark.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Dennis Rues and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dennis-Rues.jpg)
A Clinical Trial Gives Me Hope
When Dennis Rues’s pancreatic cancer recurred, his doctors recommended that he join a clinical trial. Now he’s doing well.
![Susan Wells and friend](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Susan-Wells.jpg)
Family, Friends, Hope, Strength, and Prayer
Susan Wells had chemotherapy but her treatment took a detour into more chemo and a clinical trial before she had a Whipple procedure.