PERSONAL STORIES MATTER! SHARE YOURS HERE. by PanCAN https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv Join the conversation and be a part of this incredible community. To share, click the pink (+) icon in the bottom right corner. A NEW POST window will open at the top of this list. en-us 2020-09-18 18:18:28 UTC 2025-10-24 00:02:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/582365733/483ce4c106f6ebedb442e5af283d550c/PanCAN_Logo_Small_RGB_Reverse.png For my dear friend Vicki pancan https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/759919012 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. ]]> 2020-09-18 18:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/759919012 Let 10% Become 100% pancan https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/759919022 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!]]> 2020-09-18 18:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/759919022 For My Mom https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921116104 My mom was hospitalized 9/18/2020 and after some scans, we found out on 9/19/2020 that she had cancer. We did not find out until 9/29 that it was stage 4 pancreatic cancer and she passed 2 days later. I am striding in her honor and hope and pray that there are more early detection measures in the future. I miss you and I love you mommy!
-Mo]]> 2020-11-13 17:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921116104 I Wear Purple For My Dad https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921133487 My Dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 in May of 2019. After almost a year of Chemotherapy Treatments, Doctors decided that the treatments were no longer working. Although the Chemo treatments stopped working he is STILL FIGHTING today and WILL CONTINUE to fight. Here's to hoping and praying this 10% survival rate grows to 100%. ]]> 2020-11-13 17:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921133487 Striding for my dad https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921206176 In November of 2014 my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He chose to forgo chemo or any treatment and never complained once as the cancer quickly ravaged his body. He always had a smile on his face and spent as much time with family as he could. He peacefully passed away on January 4th, 2015, just 2 months after his diagnosis. I wage hope for early detection and better treatments so one day maybe this silent killer can be stopped. I miss my dad every day. ]]> 2020-11-13 18:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921206176 For our Mom https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921639757 Mom was diagnosed in October 2020 with Stage 4.  This is still a shock to us all, but we are standing by mom and supporting her with each step on this difficult journey.  She just completed her 2nd round of chemo and is doing okay.  Mom is not new to cancer and knows the fight that is ahead of her.  We stride and fight with mom and everyone else who has been affected by this horrible cancer and hope to see the survival rate grow.  We love you Mom!]]> 2020-11-13 19:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921639757 For my love Robert https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921759397 My dear husband Robert (Retired Army Sgt. Major) was diagnosed in Jan 2017 with Stage 3. He could not have surgery because the tumor was wrapped around a major artery. We started Chemo with the hopes of shrinking the tumor and he bravely went for 3 weeks every month.  The tumor did not grow but stayed the same due to the chemo and we were blessed to have him for 20 months until the Chemo was not effective anymore and he left this life on 9/30/18. Just like the brave and fearless soldier he was he fought one last battle and the Lord took him home. I will always love you Robert. It was my honor to be your wife and caregiver and I will love you always.]]> 2020-11-13 20:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/921759397 Striding for Pop https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922197114 My father-in-law Bishop Eddie Lee Long was an extraordinary man who we loved dearly. He passed away January 15, 2017 from pancreatic cancer and our lives change forever. This is one way of many that we celebrate him and give back to the community as he was a big giver to others. His legacy lives on through us. We love and miss you pop!]]> 2020-11-14 00:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922197114 For Dad https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922289275 My dad was the strongest, smartest man I’ve ever known. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on January 12, 2016. He was not a surgical candidate due to where the tumor was located. He received chemo and radiation which took its toll on him, but he fought tirelessly to beat the cancer. He stayed positive for us which helped us remain hopeful...always thinking of his family.  Unfortunately dad lost his battle on November 30, 2016. I miss him everyday.
Participating in the Purple Stride every year is a way to support those fighting the same battle dad fought with such grace. Praying for a cure!]]> 2020-11-14 02:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922289275 My grandpa, my hero https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922312857 I stride for my grandpa who has always been my hero. I watched in awe as he taught for most of his life. He retired after 47 years of shaping young minds in the math classroom. Through watching him, I discovered my calling. The summer before his diagnosis, I began my last semester of college before receiving my teaching degree. I lived near him and student taught at his childhood local school. He got me through every rough day. He gave me all of the hope and strength to be as much like him in the classroom as possible. Through his diagnosis, we so badly wanted to celebrate my graduation, then my first classroom, and then my first year. We made it through two of those together. I lost my hero halfway through my first year of teaching. He was with me through all of those first few months and still is. He is a legacy forever in his own Alma mater and continues to be my burning fire as I follow in his footsteps. This is always for my hero who has made me proud to be just like him. ]]> 2020-11-14 02:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922312857 Purple for Paul https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922414525 On March 23, 2019 I lost my funny, gregarious, and all-around amazing husband Paul to pancreatic cancer. I witnessed first-hand, over a short 7 month period, how debilitating and devastating this disease can be for the patient and also their loved ones. And I know all too well the feelings of helplesslness in fighting pancreatic cancer due to the lack of resources and treatments currently available. Our family lost an amazing husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Many lost a nurturing and caring friend and pastor. And a 4th grade class, and many students before them, lost a special teacher. We love you and miss you Paul!
💜🌈😘]]> 2020-11-14 05:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922414525 For my Dad, James Wood https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922747598 My Dad was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer in October 2019 and passed away April 2020. It happened so fast and it still doesn't seem real. Chemo seemed to work at first and it shrunk but he got so sick they had to stop treatment. After that, it seemed like one thing after another happened and he was gone too soon. My Dad was a selfless giver even if it didn't have it to give, he always found a way. I miss him everyday and will never forget everything he taught me and showed me. I could not imagine having anyone else as a Dad. He was the best Dad in the world. So I walk for hope and love💜 ]]> 2020-11-14 14:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922747598 For my sister Shenesa https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922758813 My sister Shenesa had been dealing with a pain in her lower abdomen for sometime during the year of 2018. She was constantly going to the doctor and was told it was just gastritis. She continued to search for answers and finally her doctor decided to perform more test. Her test revealed a spot on her pancreas. Her doctors did not think much of it ,but recommended she see an oncologist.  The doctors ran all kinds of test. Her oncologist did not believe it would be cancer because her test came back “normal”,she was not losing weight, she was not jaundice and she was only 32 years old at the time. She was scheduled for a biopsy and it came back as stage 2 pancreatic cancer. Shenesa was optimistic that she would beat this dreadful cancer.  Her focus was to live and take care of her three young boys. 

Shenesa fought her battle with pancreatic cancer for two years. She died June 18, 2020. 

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all major cancers, at just 10%. Let’s continue to raise awareness so we can help others going through this battle fight this fight.
]]> 2020-11-14 14:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/922758813 For my dad, Daryl Kirkland https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/923004740 Growing up I was always a daddy’s girl. Any chance I got to hang out with my dad, I took it. He taught me how to fish, plant flowers, ride a four wheeler, along with countless other things. I was 7 years old when I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer but I learned so much from him and made so many amazing memories in that short amount of time. I stride every year in honor of him and in hopes of a cure being found! This month will mark 14 years without him. I miss you and love you forever, Dad! ]]> 2020-11-14 17:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/923004740 I’m beating the odds! 4 years, 8 months from diagnosis and celebrating being NED! After enrolling in a clinical cal trial and 9 months of treatment, I experienced a full response and my tumors are no longer detectable. This is the result I pray everyone diagnosed with this disease will experience. That is why I WAGE HOPE. https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/923042598 2020-11-14 18:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/33yyeemw9458jebv/wish/923042598