https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw 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 2020-09-01 05:13:47 UTC 2023-01-21 01:50:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/582365733/483ce4c106f6ebedb442e5af283d550c/PanCAN_Logo_Small_RGB_Reverse.png pancan https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/710860429 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. ]]> 2020-09-01 05:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/710860429 pancan https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/710860431 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!]]> 2020-09-01 05:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/710860431 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/760346555 For my sweet husband Ed
My husband spent 3 months trying to get a diagnosis of what his pain was from. Diagnosed stage IV 4/18... he wanted to be a survivor so badly! Died 1/30/19 at 62 years, 18 days. He is missed every moment of every day. 💜#findacure]]> 2020-09-18 21:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/760346555 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/762127439 My grandma was diagnosed in September 2007 and immediately underwent the whipple surgery. She started chemo treatments in December 2007 just before Christmas. She fought a good fight but it was just too much for her body. She passed away September 23, 2008 just a year after the diagnosis. My grandma was so smart, so strong , very kind, and the most selfless person I have ever known. She was quick to do anything for another person that needed help. She was and still is my inspiration in life. She was the rock in our family and we were very loss when she left. We have slowly found our way again. I only hope she knows how much I miss her each and every day. I stride in her memory and the hope that one day there is a cure so no one has endure the pain my grandma and my family went through. In memory of Shirley B. Mills ]]> 2020-09-20 16:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/762127439 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/776676431 Our team is striding in honor of my mom, Cindy G! We stride so no other family has to lose their hero to pancreatic cancer. We stride as advocates, as fund raisers, and as those demanding more for those we love! ]]> 2020-09-24 16:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/776676431 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/777775652 My mom passed away from this horrible disease 43 years ago when I was 18. Relatives and friends have also passed away. In 2014, I too was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. I am blessed to be 5 1/2 years cancer free after having Whipple surgery. We need to find tests for early diagnosis and improved treatments. I miss my mom still and wish she could have known my husband, our children and her other two grandchildren - she didn’t get that chance. We need to improve survival rates.]]> 2020-09-24 22:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/777775652 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/781457468 For My Wonderful Husband Walter

Walter was diagnosed in May 2015, and fought valiantly.  He had never been ill previously, and he just had a constant full ache in his abdomen.  His physician, Dr Andrea Wang Gillam, wanted to try several kinds of chemo, since he was strong and healthy, other than the cancer.  Nothing worked and he experienced many side effects, and finally, after a little over 7 months, he was put in hospice care at home.  He continued the fight until March 21, 2016, and his family and friends miss him very  much. Let’s continue to raise funds and help to increase the 5 year Survival rate year after year.

]]> 2020-09-26 15:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/781457468 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/781794733 Last November (2019), my mother was diagnosed with Stage 1 Pancreatic Cancer. She began treatment but unfortunately due to some complications, she had to take a break from chemo. That short break allowed her cancer to escalate to Stage 4 and her body was too weak to resume treatment. She passed in April (2020). This was particularly difficult as my husband and I got pregnant that November. We are distraught that she was unable to meet her grandson born just last month. However, we are comforted that she is no longer suffering or in pain. ]]> 2020-09-26 23:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/781794733 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/781805190 For my dad, my best friend 
He was diagnosed in January 2020 with stage 4 and did chemo for a month or so and unfortunately it wasn’t helping stopped chemo March 3rd and he passed April 29th. Worst day of my life but I have vowed to make it my mission to help others and get this cancer more out there so people can be aware and catch early and have more than a small percentage of survivors. ]]> 2020-09-27 00:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/781805190 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/782361959 For the love of my life, Kevin
Kevin was diagnosed in September 2009. He had Whipple surgery in January 2010. We were so thankful for the wonderful he received under the guidance of Dr. Tan at Siteman Cancer Center. Kevin was one of few that are diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer that survive beyond a year. He fought a hard and courageous
battle for almost seven years. He passed away in May, 2016. I stride to help raise awareness to this horrible cancer in hope that some day others will not have to become part of the purple warrior family fighting for a cure for Pancreatic cancer.

]]> 2020-09-27 13:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/782361959 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/782393674 Our Dad was diagnosed in February 2007 and lost his battle in November 2007. Our team, Richard’s M*A*S*H has walked in his memory every year since 2009. We love you Dad, Richard Lamberty 1940-2007💜]]> 2020-09-27 14:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/782393674 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/782473231 In two days will be two years since my brother passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 59. I do not feel he lost the battle, but rather it was time for him to return home to our Father in Heaven. He fought the good fight. This cancer was a refiner’s fire for him. He fought hard and gave it his all, for he truly wanted to live as long he could in order to be with his beautiful wife, children, grandchildren, us siblings, his momma and all the many people who loved and adored him. He had lived a life of love, lots of laughter, joy and service to others. He was happiest when he was serving and helping others. I believe he is still serving others and helping them on the other side. When he came to realize that he was not going to survive the cancer, he told me that he felt like he was just a little behind the research curve, and that there needs to be more funding and research so people can survive this horrible cancer. I want to help make this happen. ]]> 2020-09-27 15:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/782473231 https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/785075168 It’s been 18 years since she lost her battle but her family it feels like yesterday. She wasn’t diagnosed until it was to late, so we fight for her and for those that have the battle ahead to find a better testing for this disease and to find a cure . Be strong we fight the fight until we win!!!]]> 2020-09-28 16:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pancan/mbdf2vq7i0nupnjw/wish/785075168