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![pancreatic cancer patient Cliff Ramos](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cliff-Ramos.jpg)
No Warning Before My Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Retired wrestling coach Cliff Ramos approached his chemotherapy and Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer like he was still coaching.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Steven Lewis](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steven-Lewis-v2.jpg)
Twice Facing Pancreatic Cancer
Steven Lewis has faced down pancreatic cancer twice–first with a Whipple, chemo and radiation; then with liver surgery for metastasis.
![Pancreatic cancer survivors Scott and Steve Nelson](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Scott-and-Steve-Nelson.jpg)
Younger Brother’s Pancreatic Cancer Leads to Regular Screening for his Oldest Brother
When Scott Nelson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, oldest brother Steve began regular screening, which lead to his early diagnosis.
![pancreatic cancer patient Rick Baker and his wife Shelley](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shelley-Baker.jpg)
Molecular Profiling Leads to Non-Standard Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
With stage IV pancreatic cancer, Rick Baker got molecular profiling which helped direct his different treatments, including clinical trials.
![Anatomy of a Whipple](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/whipple-anatomy-v2.jpg)
The Anatomy of a Whipple Procedure
The Whipple procedure, a surgery used to remove pancreatic cancer in the head of the pancreas, rearranges the digestive system.
![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.
![long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Steven Yedwabnick](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Steven-Yedwabnick.jpg)
Long-Term Survival After Grueling Radiation Treatment
Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Steven Yedwabnick endured a long protocol of radiation and chemotherapy after a Whipple surgery.
![long-term survivor Lee Ringuette and his wife, fishing](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Lee-Ringuette.jpg)
Finding Qualified Doctors Made All the Difference
Lee Ringuette switched doctors to get ones willing to try new treatment protocols so he could have to a Whipple procedure.
![Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Bob Harris eating ice cream outdoors](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bob-Harris.jpg)
My Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
In 1968 Bob Harris had a then-rare operation for pancreatic cancer: the Whipple surgery. Despite the side effects Bob has thrived.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Richard Blish and his wife Marian at their wedding](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Richard-Blish.jpg)
The Positive Impact of a Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial
Richard Blish was a healthy, athletic 67-year-old when he developed symptoms of pancreatic cancer. His daughter steered him to a clinical trial for treatment.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Rob Babcock, holding his granddaughter, and surrounded by his family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Rob-Babcock.jpg)
Life With Pancreatic Cancer and on Clinical Trials
After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, former basketball coach and GM Rob Babcock realized his best chance was with clinical trials.
![Pancreatic cancer survivor Ed Duncan on the water of San Francisco bay, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ed-Duncan.jpg)
Don’t Ignore Your Symptoms
It took Ed Duncan a long time to recognize that the symptoms he had added up to a very serious disease: pancreatic cancer.
![Brigitte Regnier and her husband read a book together while seated on a sofa.](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Brigitte-Regnier.jpg)
Picking the Right Team
Brigitte Régnier found a treatment team that was using an unusual approach of giving chemoradiation before surgery for pancreatic cancer.
![Mary Gillam and her husband and three children standing in front of a Christmas tree.](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mary-Gillam.jpg)
I Have So Much to Live For
Mary Gillam knew that she had to fight after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She traveled to where she would get the best treatment and a clinical trial.
![Randall Swan](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Randall-Swan.jpg)
Before And After: My Pancreatic Cancer
Randall Swan did his homework on the best treatments and clinical trial options in order to do battle with pancreatic cancer.