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It’s almost a year when my world turned upside down. A bellyache was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I had never had anything worse than the flu before. I was told that I could only get palliative care. However in July the surgeon, Dr. Charles Yeo said I was a surgical candidate for the Appleby surgery. They removed my spleen, gall bladder and most of my pancreas, and took out the cancer wrapped around my artery I am now cancer free in my pancreas. We are watching my lungs. 

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It’s almost a year when my world turned upside down. A bellyache was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I had never had anything worse than the flu before. I was told that I could only get palliative care. However in July the surgeon, Dr. Charles Yeo said I was a surgical candidate for the Appleby surgery. They removed my spleen, gall bladder and most of my pancreas, and took out the cancer wrapped around my artery I am now cancer free in my pancreas. We are watching my lungs. 

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My mom was diagnosed with PC in February of 2018. With my dad being retired Army, my mom spent most of her treatment within the local Naval Medical Center. Everyone there was so kind, helpful, and most importantly, positive. After 10 months of giving it all we had, we lost her to the disease the following November. Even though my mom isn't here anymore, I will stride for every year that I am capable, because one of her last requests was "Just don't forget me." Some days are more difficult to stay positive than others, but I will keep my promise. I will never forget you, Mom.

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Karl died in December 2004 2.5 years after diagnosis. He was 59.  I miss him and the life we had planned.  I also mourn the fact that he never got to meet his 2 grandchildren.
I stride each year in his memory.

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Our dad was diagnosed with Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer on November 8, 2018. However, on November 26, 2018 he was Re-staged to Stage 4. Our lives had forever changed and we had to adjust to our new normal. Our dad was a man of faith and through prayers and a positive mental state he survived 13 months and 13 days!!! On January 13, 2020 we lost our beloved dad (The Village Chief)...

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I stride this year In memory of my Mom, Helen, who passed from pancreatic cancer at age 57 in 1978, three months after her diagnosis. This year is the 100th anniversary of her birth. Mom, I wish you could have met your three grandchildren and your two great-grandchildren. I love you lots and miss you always.

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We lost my dad on April 25, 2017. He was a dedicated firefighter/EMT, loving father, amazing friend, devoted husband.
A few months after his loss I met my now husband who I know would have been his best friend. Because of our loss instead of having my dad walk me down the aisle I wore his Class A jacket so I wage hope for all the girls who won't have their dad walking them down the aisle.

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I am surviving, I was diagnosed 9/15/19.  Fortunately my stage 2 tumor was in the head/neck of my pancreas and I underwent Whipple Surgery 10/3/19.  After 7 Folfirinox chemo treatments, my liver was suffering so we stopped chemo.  So far, I've had 2 clear scans.  I pray to be in the very small group of those whose cancer never returns.  And I pray that the 10% five year survival rate grows to 100%.  Thank you PanCAN!

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Vicki was diagnosed in June 2019, entered a clinical trial and fought with such heart and bravery.  She died on Jan 1st, 2020 at 63 years young.  I miss her so much.  My friends and I are running a marathon in her honor and to raise funds for PanCan - reading these stories broke my heart but lifted my spirits.  One day we will find a cure.