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![pancreatic cancer survivor Judd Levy](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Judd-Levy-template.jpg)
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.
![Monsita Botwick, long-term pancreatic cancer survivor](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Monsita-poppies.jpg)
How Far I’ve Come
After Whipple surgery, chemo, and another emergency, long-term survivor Monsita Botwick needed help from a therapist to continue treatment.
![Illustration of a whipple and a doctor](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/whipple-image.jpg)
In Safe Hands: Selecting the Right Whipple Surgeon
The Whipple procedure is a complex surgery–how do you find an expert with the vast experience needed for your surgery?
![Joe Pearson and his family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Joe-Pearson.jpg)
Don’t Give Up
Joe Pearson responded so well to chemotherapy that even with a stage III tumor near a blood vessel he was able to have Whipple surgery.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Dave Paffenroth and wife Wendy](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dave-Paffenroth-for-web.jpg)
Always Insist On More
Dave Paffenroth’s wife Wendy was an extraordinary caregiver, coordinating treatments and family support during pancreatic cancer treatment.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Joseph Mele](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jospeh-Mele-v2.jpg)
A Long Slog to Diagnosis, A Quick Sprint to Surgery
Joseph Mele suffered through a year of mysterious GI symptoms until he was finally diagnosed with stage II pancreatic cancer.
![pancreatic cancer patient Jennifer Lambert and her husband](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jennifer-Lambert-v2.jpg)
Early Diagnosis, Great Doctors, and Prayer
Jennifer Lambert was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while on vacation in Spain. She returned home for a Whipple procedure and chemotherapy.
![pancreatic cancer patient Laura Metzger and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Laura-Metzger.jpg)
Learning to Recognize the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Recognizing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer is key to early detection. Laura Metzgar’s story illustrates the importance of detecting pancreatic cancer early.
![pancreatic cancer patient Virginia Wetcher](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Virginia-Wetcher.jpg)
Following a Treatment Plan
As a retired oncology nurse, Virginia Wetcher knew she needed a good treatment plan after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Bob Minetti](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bob-Minetti.jpg)
A Clinical Trial Saved My Life
Bob Minetti and his doctors believe that a clinical trial saved his life after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
![2020 Witches of St. Andrews charity bicycle ride](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Doris-Bowdoin.jpg)
Carefully Choosing My Doctor
Doris Bowdoin researched to find the best doctor for her pancreatic cancer. Now she advocates for others through the Witches of St. Andrews.
![Eric Borden](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Eric-Borden-v2.jpg)
The Benefit of Being Your Own Advocate
Eric Borden decided to advocate for himself when a lesion was found on his pancreas. It was a good choice because it was pancreatic cancer.
![pancreatic cancer patient Thomas Stachler](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Thomas-Stachler.jpg)
You Only Have One Life to Live
Tom Stachler traveled from his home in Michigan to an expert surgeon in Wisconsin to have Whipple surgery for his pancreatic cancer.
![pancreatic cancer patient Barbara Wojciechowski](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Barbara-Wojciechowski-v2.jpg)
Pancreatic Cancer During the Pandemic
Barbara Wojciechowski was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer as the pandemic was rising, affecting her family support during treatment.
![pancreatic cancer patient Eric Lasner in his racecar](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Eric-Lasner.jpg)
My Most Challenging Race
Eric Lasner faced Whipple surgery, chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX, and radiation, in order to get back to closed circuit road racing.
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