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We wage hope for my late husband Mike Goode who lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in 2013.  Mike was a dedicated husband, amazing father and loyal friend to all he met. He is missed each and every day!

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We wage hope for my late husband Mike Goode who lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in 2013.  Mike was a dedicated husband, amazing father and loyal friend to all he met. He is missed each and every day!

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Bob Melcher was an incredible man and I feel so honored to have known him and had him in my life. Bob brought so much fun and joy to the Des Moines Affiliate and PurpleStride Iowa. "The James Gang" will forever live on - and Bob's legacy will be remembered always.

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I wage hope in memory of my father, Brian Soukup, who lost is battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011. We love you and miss you everyday! 💜

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Hello, I’m Beth and a 6-year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor!! I was diagnosed May 2014. I began chemo at John Stoddard Cancer Center on my 52nd Birthday! I had 4 rounds of very strong chemo every two weeks. While on a ‘break’ from the two weeks I had to get a daily shot to boost my white blood count. In August of 2014 my  husband and I traveled to MD Anderson to consult with a Whipple surgeon. He had an opening in 2 days!!  My surgery was 9 hours, where 60% of my pancreas, duodenum, gall bladder, and a 2x2 part of my stomach were removed. I have been cancer free since chemo!! Thankful every day!

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Mike Zeglin and I met at Gilda's Club Quad Cities 2 years ago. We had both been treated at Mayo (as well as Univ of Iowa hospitals for me) but had different types of chemo and different surgeries. Mike had the Whipple procedure, but I had the tail of my pancreas removed. It was major surgery for both of us. We have done well since surgery until this spring, when we each had a recurrence and are now undergoing chemo again. We feel incredibly blessed to have survived this long with pancreatic cancer, myself 2 1/2 years, and Mike, 3 years. We participated in the Des Moines walk last year and were hoping it could be held in person, but are happy to be here sharing our story again!!!

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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.