WHO DO YOU ADVOCATE FOR? SHARE YOUR STORY. by PanCAN

pancan — 2020-05-15 00:10:18 UTC

In memory of my mother Constance Marshall. Forever in our hearts💜.

In Memory of Mary Ellen Purifoy

pancan — 2020-05-15 00:11:10 UTC

Grandma you told me that I can be anything I wanted to be. I believed you. Thanks for always encouraging me.
George Jr.

Mom you were the joy of my life.

pancan — 2020-05-15 00:14:11 UTC

Thank you Mom for your love, kindness, and devotion. I wish you were still here with me. I love you and miss seeing your lovely face.
Louise

Shirley Gutierrez

pancan — 2020-05-15 00:15:23 UTC

My beautiful Mom, Shirley Gutierrez. She was taken from our family too soon. We miss her every single day. I wish my son had time to get to know his grandma. My Dad, lights a candle of her favorite Yankee Candle scent, everyday. Rest peacefully Mom.❤️😢

In Memory of Ed Kolacki

pancan — 2020-05-15 00:16:59 UTC

Everyday I miss you so much. I miss your smile and laughter. I will continue the fight against Pancreatic Cancer.

B*MAC

2020-05-22 13:04:16 UTC

Bretta was the only person out of our group of friends that was funnier than me. Gone absolutely way too son. I miss you Bretta!

In Memory of Barbara Paterra

2020-05-22 15:04:36 UTC

I miss you everyday.

2020-05-22 15:56:13 UTC

As an 8-year survivor, advocacy always brings to mind people like Dr. Jonathan Brody and all the other researchers who are working daily to advance medical research in the fight to end pancreatic cancer. This week will be no different! Thank you to all the researchers, surgeons, and doctors. You are making a difference and I will continue to fight along side of you to ultimately bring an end to this disease!

2020-05-22 16:41:31 UTC

In honor of my Pepere, who passed away just before I was born. I advocate to honor him, and all the amazing friends we've met through PanCAN

2020-05-22 16:43:08 UTC

Forever in our hearts, always behind our passion. We miss you Dad.

My Why

2020-05-22 17:32:45 UTC

2020-05-22 17:39:51 UTC

Why I Advocate

2020-05-22 22:41:05 UTC

I volunteer for my mom who has been battling pancreatic cancer for 2 years and for all those diagnosed with this disease.

2020-05-22 23:43:39 UTC

I advocate for those who are courageously fighting this battle and for my heroes who are no longer with us to provide a voice.
No one should fight alone.

Anggie B.
23 year survivor

Why I Advocate ----

2020-05-23 00:21:18 UTC

I started advocating because I lost my uncle/godfather to pancreatic cancer when I was only 3 years old. At first, it was because my mom took me with her, but now I want to do it on my own. I'm in the center of this picture in the white dress between my Congressman, David McKinley, and my friend, John Homburg, a two-year survivor. I'm grateful that Congressman McKinley has been so supportive of our cause. On the day of our last visit, his wife Mary came into see us, and even wore purple! I hope that my efforts have helped make a difference in the fight against this terrible disease.
Stephanie Santilli
Philippi, WV

I advocate in honor of my Mom, Connie Drudik, who's life was an example of courage, love and faith. I advocate to create HOPE for others who hear the words " You have pancreatic cancer".

2020-05-25 13:03:55 UTC

2020-05-25 13:05:43 UTC

In Memory of My Parents

2020-05-25 21:47:09 UTC

I started advocating because I lost both of my parents to pancreatic cancer. They died just 8 months apart from each other. My brother and I were in disbelief. We felt alone and wondered if we were the only ones going through this. The survival rate was just 5% at the time, and there was so much we didn't know. When I attended my first advocacy day-I knew that was where I needed to be. I visited with other volunteers just like me, and talked to so many survivors--That is why I continue to fight this horrible disease-- In honor of those that are still fighting, and in memory of those we have lost.
Mary Katherine Wilson

Why I Advocate......

2020-05-26 17:37:41 UTC

I advocate in memory of my little brother, Jim Fetty. He wasn't only my brother, he was my best friend. There wasn't anything we wouldn't do for each other, but I couldn't do anything about this. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on March 21, 2006 and passed away just 18 months later on October 4, 2007 at the ripe old age of 38. He was misdiagnosed so many times, and precious time was wasted. I made him a promise on October 4, 2007, that I was going to do something about this disease so no one would have to suffer like he did. I started this fight for him, but now its for all those I've met along the way, and in honor and memory of all those lost to this terrible disease.
Annette Fetty-Santilli
Philippi, WV

2020-05-27 18:45:10 UTC

My Parents Were My World

As a little girl, I can remember idolizing my parents. They taught me everything, protected me, provided for me and my sister. When I became a parent, I had no idea what I was doing but they were there, as always taking care of me and my new family. That was until my Mom got sick with this disease called pancreatic cancer. We knew nothing and didn't know what to expect but we quickly found out that this amazing woman who cared for me now needed me to care for her. It wasn't until she passed 6 months later that I realized the profound impact that pancreatic cancer would have on my life. Then the unthinkable happened, my Dad was diagnosed with the same disease that took my Mom only 3 years prior. I thought I could handle this but the process was much different and in only 4 months he was gone too. I was left with two small children who would grow up without this set of grandparents and a huge hole in my heart. 11 years later, I am blessed with an amazing husband, now 3 amazing children and in laws that took me in as one of their own but that hole in my heart will forever be there. I volunteer, advocate and try to educate others so that other families will not go through the loss x2 that we have.

2020-05-28 00:35:14 UTC

I advocate for my dad who this year will be gone 25 years. To see the leaps and bounds of Pancreatic Cancer research it’s Why I continue to advocate. I also continue to advocate for all the friends I have met along the way. We must keep the momentum going. So many people are direct recipients of funds that went to research that wasn’t available when my dad was sick, and it helped them fight that much longer. I will continue to call, email and ask Our representatives to support this cause until we find a cure for this disease. 💜

2020-05-28 01:41:23 UTC

I advocate for my my great aunt who died in 2019, her brother, my grandfather who passed away two years ago, and my uncle who passed away just before Christmas last year. I'm a college student. I don't have a lot of money to contribute, but I have a voice. I also dyed my hair purple a few weeks ago in their memory.

2020-05-28 01:55:34 UTC

For My Mom, My Hero

2020-05-28 02:04:47 UTC

I advocate for my mom, who passed away on April 18, 2020 at the age of 78, after bravely fighting pancreatic cancer for three and a half years. She had a distal pancreatectomy, followed by chemo, in 2016, and had no evidence of disease for about a year and a half. Then, the cancer was found in her liver. She lived on variations of FOLFIRINOX for two more years, but once the cancer returned and metastasized, there was no cure. I also advocate for all others facing this terrible disease, including the patients and their families. We need better screening tests and treatments, and more awareness in general.

Jennifer R.
Virginia

Advocacy is making a difference

2020-05-28 02:18:38 UTC

I am a survivor and advocate for myself, my children, and anyone touched by this disease. My diagnosis was on July 3, 2003 and I don’t want anyone else to have to go through what I went through. There have been many strides made since then, but there is still so much to be improved upon. We fought hard for this and can’t stop now.

Jutta Stallman, PA

2020-05-28 03:20:40 UTC

I advocate for my friend mr Murry who died after having pancreatic cancer for three years. When he was first diagnosed the doctor didn’t have much faith in him that he would make it longer than 6 months to a year. Mr Murry didn’t listen and kept pushing forward. I advocate that not only we move forward in helping cure this disease but also move forward in providing hope for these patients and giving them to determination to keep it going. I also advocate for others who passed on such as Patrick swayze and mr. Harold, for those who survived showing it is possible, and those with that cancer who have it now.

2020-05-28 03:28:58 UTC

For my dad, Juan Torres

2020-05-28 04:03:06 UTC

I advocate for my dad, Juan Torres who passed away at the age of 59 on April 15, 2016 after an 8 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. This cancer does not discriminate, my father was always healthy, active, and he worked until 3 weeks before his death. I hope that by advocating, I can help save the lives of others so that other families do not have to endure the loss that we have. #wagehope #demandbetter

For my Dad

2020-05-28 10:03:36 UTC

We miss you so very much! My family advocates for my dad, Rob who passed away two months ago. After a 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer. We need better screening and support for patience with the disease. Hope is the best medicine we could offer the entire family when someone is diagnosed with cancer. #wagehope #demandbetter #love Glad you have joined the love of your life again.

For My Brave Husband

2020-05-28 10:32:54 UTC

My husband Eddie succumbed to this dreadful disease 4 months ago at the age of 52. He fought bravely and lived each day with the hope that the treatments would prolong his time on this earth. In his memory I would like to continue the fight for more research and a cure for this ugly disease.

For My Dad

2020-05-28 11:09:05 UTC

I advocate for my dad, Bernie Elzer, who ran out of treatment options after battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for 11 months in 2013. Today, I honor his memory by performing pancreatic cancer research and discovering new treatments for patients. #WageHope

2020-05-28 11:50:14 UTC

I am joining in memory of my husband. He was diagnosed at stage 4. He did not "lose" his battle because he did exceed his prognosis by at least 4 months. He tried everything and we do attribute the success he had to weekly high dose Vitamin C infusions. He had the genetic testing and molecular profiling and went to three cancer centers specializing in this disease but he did not qualify for any promising clinical trials. He had type 2 diabetes and was previously diagnosed with a non-aggressive prostate cancer. We need to find a way to accurately catch this disease early or ideally to 100% prevent it. I will do as much as I am capable of to promote the awareness.

For the Next Generation

2020-05-28 12:17:40 UTC

After having three siblings diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I fight for my children, my nieces, my nephews, and your children, and your loved ones of the next generation. When my siblings were diagnosed, survival rate was 6%. It is now 10%,! But that's not good enough for my loved ones. I continue to fight for an early detection tool and better treatment options. I fight for funding for more research. We are making a difference. We can't stop now.

For My Dad

2020-05-28 12:56:30 UTC

Honoring my dad's memory. There is a lot that needs to be done. We need more funding for continued pancreatic cancer research. #WageHope #DemandBetter. For Patients. For Researchers. #PANCAN2020

Honoring my Pastor, godmother and Best Friend's memory. My Pastor was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on September 6, 2018 passed away on October 28, 2018. June 9th would have been her 66th birthday, so this Month is very special for me, I will be remembering her as well as advocating for others, something she would have done. In honor her memory I hope by advocating I can help save lives of others. Pastor Lena Arnette Thompson! I Love and Miss you immensely, Your memory and legacy will forever Live on!

2020-05-28 13:03:25 UTC

#WageHope

For Every Michigander

2020-05-28 13:17:37 UTC

I #WageHope for every single Michigander whose life has been impacted by pancreatic cancer. We need more funding for our researchers. #PANCAN2020

For Every Michigander

2020-05-28 13:29:11 UTC

I #WageHope for every single Michigander whose life has been touched by pancreatic cancer. We need more funding for our researchers. #PANCAN2020

For My Mother

2020-05-28 13:32:29 UTC

I miss you so much mom and I still can't believe you are gone. You were magical and we all miss you so very much. From your horrible diagnosis of stage 4 Pancreatic cancer you passed only a month later. I am advocating for you and honoring your beautiful soul. I Love and miss you Mama. Your memory will live on forever though Monica and I and your granddaughters and great grandchildren!!

For MI-12

2020-05-28 14:10:07 UTC

I #WageHope for the constituents of MI-12 whose life has been touched by pancreatic cancer.We need more funding for this disease. #PANCAN2020

For My MAA

2020-05-28 14:18:29 UTC

I started volunteering for PanCAN in honor of my MAA who was lost to pancreatic cancer seventeen years ago. I #WageHope to keep her legacy alive. #PANCAN2020

For My Husband

2020-05-28 15:05:21 UTC

Honoring my husband Willie who lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer 2-1-18. Willie was my best friend, my husband, my everything...he lost his battle at just 46 yrs old. I want to honor his memory and legacy by continuing to advocate for those who are still battling pancreatic cancer.
We need more research and funding for treatment.
#WageHope

For My BRAVE ma 💜

2020-05-28 15:12:45 UTC

I advocate for my mom she was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma head of pancreas on June, 2019. She has been a fighter since the first day of diagnosis and continues to fight! She had the Whipple procedure on January 17th, 2020 was a long road to recovery. On May 27,2020 PET SCAN results came in, not the news we wanted to hear but unfortunately she has a recurrence of cancer in the surgical bed area. I want to be able to help my mom fight thru this monster, I love her so much and I’m not ready to let her go. We will FIGHT till the end.
There is still HOPE.
#WageHOPE
#DemandBETTER
💜

With Monica's Dad

2020-05-28 15:19:34 UTC

I #WageHope in honor of Monica-Amit Mishra's parents. In this picture I am with her dad. Uncle was a foodie and really enjoyed food. Miss you uncle. Girish Patel, Seema & Poojan from Ahmedabad, INDIA

For my wife Susan

2020-05-28 15:35:01 UTC

I lost my wife to pancreatic cancer 9/18/15... nine months after being diagnosed ...an otherwise healthy woman in the prime of her life, taken from me, my daughter, my grandchildren and friends...
I will continue to advocate for everyone who is battling this silent killer. We need funding to find an early warning test while continuing to work at a cure for this heinous disease....
Susan was and will always be the love of my life and we all miss her more than words can describe....

I do this for my Uncle Curt...

2020-05-28 16:11:27 UTC

I was only 5 years old when my uncle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He died 14 days after the doctor told us that he had pancreatic cancer. I remember playing, cooking and riding bikes together with him. Now, all I have are memories. He won't get to see my graduate high school, move on to college and even attend my wedding because pancreatic cancer took his life from me. Advocacy is so important in order for us to make progress and find a cure for this disease. I miss my uncle every single day, and I do this for him and everyone else that experienced a loss or is fighting themselves at this time.

More funding, more research and more awareness!!!

#RIPUncleCurt #idothisforyou #WageHope

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2020-05-28 16:30:45 UTC

Fighting Texans for my Mom

2020-05-28 16:44:37 UTC

I advocate in the memory of my mom, Vickie, who was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer in December 2011 and lost her battle on 8/27/2012. We have participated in PurpleStride Denver since her passing. She fought until the very end for my dad, my 3 siblings and her 9 grandchildren, at that time ranged in ages from 5-14. My 2 kids will not have their grandmother present for high school graduation, college graduation, marriage and to see her great-grandchildren. We NEED tests for early detection, research tools and funding if we want to BEAT this silent killer. My mom may not be here physically, but her spirit lives in my heart and I will fight in her memory and those who are currently dealing with this horrific disease.
Love you Mom!
The Fighting Texans Team

I Advocate For My Dad.. Gone at 45 years old.

melissasoukup — 2020-05-28 17:50:25 UTC

I had just graduated high school when my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010. He fought a hard battle for 16 months, but never stood a chance against this devastating disease due to very few treatment options, no early detection method, and overall lack of research and knowledge of pancreatic cancer. I advocate for him and all of our loved ones who have been impacted by pancreatic cancer.

I advocate for better outcomes for patients.

I advocate for more funding for research.

I advocate for myself and my sisters, and also for you.

-Melissa Soukup
Des Moines, IA

I advocate for my Husband

2020-05-28 21:16:58 UTC

He was diagnosed on January 14, 2019, and is still fighting as best he can. He is in his 3rd course of treatments and has undergone major surgery to remove tumor but that was unsuccessful due to it being wrapped around arteries. This journey has kicked the stuffing out of his/our hope and yet we still hold out for a medical breakthrough.

I advocate for my beautiful angel mom

2020-05-28 21:43:28 UTC

Her life was cut short after only being diagnosed 2 months earlier by this deadly cancer in 2005 & part of me died that day too. In her honor, I advocate for changes so that people in the future won't feel hopeless like so many still do since this cancer only has a 10% survival rate. We all must #DemandBetter because we ALL #DeserveBetter

My dad

2020-05-29 00:11:50 UTC

He was diagnosed last July 2019, was told his tumor was less than 1cm. He was told that chemotherapy was not an option, second doctor said two months to live, and get your affairs in order. Third dr. said he was a good candidate for chemotherapy. He started chemo in August, stage 4 now. It spread all throughout his organs and tumor was 2.9 cm now. He had CT scan in may tumor is now 1cm and zero cancer in abdomen. It’s a prayer answered. He golfs 2 times a week and has never been sick from treatments. 🙏🏻

Beautiful Gracie

2020-05-29 01:13:40 UTC

For my mom, Gracie. She was beautiful angel on earth. I love her with every bit of my heart.

I Advocate for my Husband Gerald

2020-05-29 02:40:27 UTC

He was diagnosed in July of 2016. He fought long and hard, through two recurrences and 4 different rounds/types of chemo, plus SBRT radiation. In January of 2020 he was told the chemo was no longer working and that the cancer had spread to his liver and peritoneum. He went under Hospice care, spent some nice final days with family and friends and passed away March 29, 2020 at the age of 60.

2020-05-29 03:45:49 UTC

I advocate for the memory of my mom, Dennie Buot, and all those affected by this disease.

Advocating For A Warrior & An Angel.Our mothers do & always will matter<3

2020-05-29 05:47:43 UTC

At the end of 2013 i began my journey into the word of Pancreatic Cancer when a friend of mine started blogging about her mother Brenda Schneiders daily battle after being diagnosed with PC. The blog gave me a front row seat into the devastating destruction & heartbreak Brenda, my friend Kayla & her family all knew as their reality. Fast Forward 6 years to January 2020..Kayla & Brenda's reality suddenly became mine & My Mom Cyn-Dee's. Statistically... my mom's chances of beating this fight were slim to none before we even entered the rink.
Sadly for Brenda there was only a 6% survival rate in 2013. Her daughter Kayla became an advocate so that in 2020 my mom Cyn-Dee's survival rate is 10%! I'm advocating for all the children who will one day stand in my shoes. Cause no matter the age we all need our mothers & they deserve a better chance ...

Maurice Bason

2020-05-29 11:26:16 UTC

The world lost this wonderful man to pancreatic cancer this year, and it is no exaggeration to say that there’s never been a more fierce advocate in the fight against this horrific disease. For Maurice, I will continue to demand better. Thank you for leading the way, Maurice, and for showing us to never, ever give up.

For our Dad

2020-05-29 12:45:40 UTC

We need more early detection research for this monster disease. He was diagnosed at stage 4 in 2017. Fought a hard and courageous battle for 8 months. He was so brave. We miss him so much. Dad always said "Talk to people and make them smile." We love you dad!

For Lori

2020-05-29 14:00:13 UTC

I advocate for my mother-in-law, Lori Peterson, who passed away in September 2018 at the age of 57 from Pancreatic Cancer. Lori was the best mom, wife, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, daughter and Gammy to her three grandsons. She meant the world to her family and friends and was always giving back to support those in need. We will miss her always but will not stop fighting to improve patient outcomes. Before Lori became too ill, she said that she would spend the rest of her life demanding better for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. We have taken that vow to heart and created the Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation to raise funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer research, advocacy, treatment services and education to carry on the fight in her honor.

We know we must do better so we will continue to advocate and to #WageHope.

Love you Lori!

I advocate for my best friend, my husband Frank Land

2020-05-29 15:54:35 UTC

He was diagnosed April 4, 2019 with Stage IV PC and given 12 months to live. I say with much joy that he is fighting through his 13th month And feeling pretty good. I believe that the first chemo he was on, a clinical trial with immunotherapy, really knocked down the tumor. When he was diagnosed, It had spread to his liver already. He is now on his 3rd chemo regimen and the cancer has spread to his lungs and peritoneum. I thank God for the gift of each day that we have together and for the guidance from PanCan and his MD Anderson doctors. We will continue fighting every single day for more research and funding into this deadly, horrific disease! Thank you PanCan for all your support! #WageHope #DemandBetter #Momentsmatter

My Best Friend and Soul Mate

2020-05-30 00:00:52 UTC

Ron was diagnosed with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma in September 2015. He lost his battle in September 2016. Pancreatic Cancer is a vicious disease. More must be done to find methods of early detection. It's the only way to give patients a fighting chance. Ron fought so hard. His voice may have been silenced, but mine was not! I promised him I would continue his fight, and I won't give up until we change the outcome of this horrible disease. 💜
#WageHope
#DemandBetter #MomentsMatter #PanCan2020

I fight for my grandpa 😢

2020-05-30 01:03:44 UTC

My grandpa went in for emergency Hernia surgery and the dr said they got the hernia but the cancer had spread, WHAT CANCER!? It was then I got the worst news, my grandpa had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He went home on hospice and 13 days later lost his battle.
You will never be forgotten gramps, I love you so much!!!!!

I Advocate for Mike & Ike

2020-05-30 13:12:56 UTC

I advocate for my husband Michael who was diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer in Feb. 2013 and also for his friend Ike. We had lived in the same neighborhood for years when our children were young. We were reunited one day at Yale's Smilow Cancer Hospital and were shocked to discover that both men had Pancreatic Cancer. Sadly Ike passed May 5, 2015 and Michael passed May 11, 2016.
I became involved with PanCAN in the fall of 2013. I have been coming to DC for Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day since 2017 to #Demand Better for those impacted by this deadly disease.

I advocate for all of us....present and future!

2020-06-01 10:20:50 UTC

As a 3 year survivor, I advocate for all of us who have and/or will be affected by this disease. Only with our Funding, voices and actions will we continue to save lives by furthering research, conducting more clinical trials and finding an early detection protocol so that others won’t have to go through what we have. Join the PanCAN community during this June and tell our legislators that their funding is essential to the success of our cause.
#WageHope #PanCANAdvocacy #CurePancreaticCancer

2020-06-02 02:28:45 UTC

I advocate in memory of my wonderful stepfather who was diagnosed and died 35 years ago from an extremely rare form of pancreatic cancer. I also advocate in support of all the hardworking doctors and researchers who are trying every day to find cures for this terrible disease. As a way of thanking those doctors/researchers/surgeons making strides like discovering that IPMNs in the pancreas are extremely likely to become pancreatic cancer but performing surgery and removing them almost always prevents pancreatic cancer.

2020-06-02 04:55:56 UTC

My Mom and brother died of pc. My IPMN began to turn 7 years agothe whipple was performed by Dr. Kerrington Smith a t Dartmouth Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon NH.

I advocate for my Mom, Diana.

2020-06-02 15:05:51 UTC

My mom was diagnosed in 2007 with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma. She fought with much courage and strength for 11 months. Sadly, she lost her battle on October 1, 2008. My mom was an amazing person. Her smile would light up a room. She was the most kind and caring person I have ever known. She had 3 great loves in her life. Her husband, who she had been married to for 42 years, her two daughters (Kristen and Julie), and her horses. She raised Standard bred Race horses for 30 years. My mom was my best friend, and I miss her everyday. I know she is watching over me, and I will continue to be her voice until we find a cure for this deadly disease. Love and miss you, mama!

Happy Birthday Deborah

2020-06-03 18:12:01 UTC

today is my dear sisters birthday , she passed away at 55 years old. She was an extremely healthy athletic girl who exercised and ate properly. she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and given 3 months to live.. she lasted 2 years. This terrible disease must be cured. I advocate for researchers to fight the battle for this terrible cancer. I believe my mom died shortly after due to a broken heart. We miss her!

2020-06-03 18:36:09 UTC

I advocate in memory of my grandfather and for my mom Joann. She works and cares for pediatric cancer patients everyday while undergoing treatment for stage IV pancreatic cancer since August 2019. She's ready to beat the odds and we're ready to fight for funding and awareness to cure this disease and develop early detection protocols that can save lives. #WageHope

I fight to honor John

2020-06-03 18:43:21 UTC

I lost my dear husband, John Miner, 7 years ago. I miss him every day. We lose too many love ones to this terrible cancer. It has to change.

I fight to HONOR my Mom & Dad. Betty and Ronnie.

2020-06-03 19:05:47 UTC

In December 2004, my mother and I were working out at local gym when she asked me if I thought she looked yellow. I said no, thinking it was the lighting; however, when I took her home, I saw that her hands were bright yellow. After a flurry of quick tests, my Mom was diagnosed LITERALLY on Christmas Day of Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. No signs. No symptoms. Just Yellow. I won't go into detail because many of you know too well al

Chuck Gill. My brother.

2020-06-03 19:08:38 UTC

As most people on this wall, gone too soon. He was just entering his prime, becoming a papa and gearing up for retirement. He left a widow far too young. He left me and my family. We miss Uncle Chuck.

I fight for my mom

2020-06-03 19:51:37 UTC

I did a quick surprise trip to visit my mom the middle of March. Little did I know 3 weeks later she would get a Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer diagnosis that metastasized to ovaries and all thru abdomen. Prognosis 4-6 months. Instead of celebrating 5 years cancer free in May after beating stage 4 colon cancer that had metastasized to liver she was beginning the toughest fight yet. She completed 2 rounds of chemo and ended up hospitalized for 10 days after getting a bacterial infection and sepsis. She is not strong enough to continue with chemo. My mom is an amazing grandmother to my 4 kids. She is so vibrant and a beautiful soul. Watching her decline so quickly each day in the last 6 weeks has been devastating.
This is a terrible, awful disease and one which I pray major strides are made for a cure and treatment so no other person and family to has endure this.

I advocate in memory of my Mom and my brother Curt

2020-06-03 19:55:42 UTC

While I advocate in memory of Mom' and Curt, I continue to fight against pancreatic cancer so no other family has to experience the grief I still hold. Mom died 30 years ago and Curt just 6 years ago. They both died within the year they were diagnosed. While we have moved the needle on the 5 year life expectancy to 10%, it not enough that we have no early diagnostic tools and for most victims of this disease they are diagnosed at Stage 4. Mom and Curt didn't have a chance. I want others to have a chance. I want the survival rate way higher. The only way to do that is to fund the fight against pancreatic cancer. That is why I advocate.

I advocate in memory of my beautiful wife Lisa Marie Jones

2020-06-04 17:24:56 UTC

Lisa was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer Stage IV in January 2018 with a prognosis of 11 month. Lisa fought for more than twice a long as her given prognosis, fighting for 23 months from her official diagnosis. During that time, she received a year of Folfirinox before participating in not one, but two clinical trials. In June 2019, while receiving treatment, she traveled to Washington DC to participate in the PANCAN Advocacy day, meeting with our members of Congress advocating for the cause. As we know, those efforts were successful as Congress provided dedicated funding for the first time ever specific to Pancreatic Cancer.

My Dad

2020-06-04 19:05:42 UTC

I advocate for my father who passed away in 2007 in less than a year after being diagnosed. I advocate for the children who will have to grow up before they need to because they lost a parent to this disease. I advocate to spread awareness in hopes of contributing to the funding for research and resources.

2020-06-05 00:25:21 UTC

My girl

2020-06-05 16:04:45 UTC

My Mom, My Aunt & My Uncle

2020-06-07 18:06:09 UTC

I advocate for my beautiful mom whom I lost due to pancreatic cancer. I also advocate for her siblings who also lost their lives as well to the same form of cancer.
All who were wonderful parents & grandparent's alike and who are dearly
missed. We need to put finding a cure for pancreatic cancer at the forefront of research by funding more research and clinical trials. I hope I will be around to see the day when a breakthrough is made.
Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, Advocate
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My husband was just diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer Stage 4. We have turned to PanCan for information and support. I'm advocating for him, my soulmate and the Love of my life. He just started Chemo and the Dr. said it had to be a very aggressive treatment because the cancer has taken over the Liver and it has spread to the abdomen. There is nothing they can do but praying that Chemo stops the growth. We had no idea he had this, he went to the Dr. because he had been sick with Diverticulitis and that is how we found out he had this. I'm also advocating for all those who have or will be affected by this disease. Funding is needed for more research and to find a cure!!

2020-06-08 19:34:02 UTC

2020-06-08 22:20:21 UTC

Lost without him

My brother lost his fight against pancreatic cancer. He was diagnosed in the December 2018 and fell asleep on 7 February 2019. I advocate for him, i will continue to raise awareness of this awful cancer, in hope something can be done! Purple Clef in support of pancan!

Sleep well Paul

With love xx

My mother Julie

2020-06-09 01:25:00 UTC

My mom lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer on May 25th, 2018 after a short 7months. My family advocates for her. We will never let cancer define the big hearted, amazing person she was. “Our battle is your battle”. 💜

45 Years of Friendship

2020-06-09 04:09:18 UTC

After losing my oldest friend to Pancreatic cancer I decided to get involved to carry on what she was most passionate about, ensuring access to information about Pancreatic cancer for communities of color, who are disproportionately affected by this disease.

Facing a terminal illness with her was heartbreaking and inspirational, transformative and educational.

After seeing what a wonderful resource PanCan was for my friend Yvette, her family and support network from diagnosis all the way through I wanted to see how I could help.

Even at her celebration of life PanCan was able to provide pins for her family to wear, envelopes for donations and purple ribbons for all.

Besides Yvette, I know others who have passed on from this disease - friends parents, my godmother. If you ask anyone, they know of someone too.

We need to keep up support for this disease so that less lives can be lost in the future.

I advocate in memory of my dad, Norman Cordeiro of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, who lost his brave battle of just over 6 months on March 30, 2014. There wasn't much I could do for my dad then but I can do this for everyone else waging their courageous wars, now.

2020-06-09 12:41:00 UTC

A Story Unfinished...

2020-06-09 19:36:03 UTC

My mother, a passionate, generous, and vivacious soul, had just begun to find herself creatively dreaming for opportunities in her working-class life when all was interrupted by the pancreatic cancer invasion. A shock to our entire family and community, her diagnosis and treatment became a series of earthquakes that ripped through our hopes and dreams. The pieces still lay spread about our hearts and lives. There is no repair possible. We have to carry something from this experience forward with light. Neglectful, poorly informed, and egotistical medical professionals were too often a part of the story that became my mother's cancer treatment. That story remains unfinished as I refuse to let it end with the powers that be ruling in that way. My work in advocacy is mainly to help inform local doctors of this disease and how to be be skilled in looking and listening. I learn by listening to others in the PCAN community. I am grateful for Advocacy Day (week) and for the dedication and work of the volunteers in PCAN. If my mother was heard sooner, she may have had better options, and she may still be here to help in making this world more beautiful. We cannot give up, we must demand better and we are.

2020-06-09 20:09:08 UTC

I advocate for my dad who is battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and for my uncle who lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in 2011 after a hard fight. I hope we can all come together and fight for the much needed resources and research we need for Pancreatic cancer.
Although it has been a rough couple of years, watching my dad persevere with this sickness, I am hopeful that he and everyone who fights it will reach remission and stay healthy. I have met many wonderful people throughout this journey, doctors, nurses, and families of those who face the same sad reality and I have been inspired to fight along with them. Let’s do this!

Continuing Tyler's Fight

2020-06-09 21:44:23 UTC

For the last 11-years I've been advocating and continuing Tyler's Fight against Pancreatic Cancer. Tyler was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer at the tender age of 25, and lost his battle 5-years later. Since becoming a member of the PanCan family, I have heard the stories of so many families affected by this horrible disease, and I plan to continue helping in this fight! #WageHope

Kenny

2020-06-10 04:09:17 UTC

On May 22, 2019, 3 days before his 50th birthday, the love of my life received a diagnosis that changed our lives forever. Kenny was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that had metastasized to his liver. He also had lymph node involvement and a few small spots on one of his lungs. Even through chemotherapy (which was very intense), nausea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue, he never complained. He held strong to his faith. Unfortunately, it was too discovered too late to be survivable. He fought so hard for his family (we have 2 grown daughters). On October 7th (4 1/2 months after diagnosis), he gained his angel wings. Needless to say, life has been very difficult without him. He had very few symptoms before diagnosis which we contributed to working hard out in the Florida sun.

Please help find a cure for this horrible disease. No one should ever have to go through this.

John David Witt and Uncle Jo

2020-06-10 19:58:56 UTC

I advocate for Aunt Elaine who died from pancreatic cancer without warning 20 years ago.

2020-06-10 23:04:59 UTC

I advacate for my uncle Kerry Wolfe. He was diagnosed stage 4 at the young age of 46 in 2016. He lost to this monster 12 months later. I will fight for him!

2020-06-10 23:45:05 UTC

I advocate for the love of my life, my husband Kevin. After months of going to the hospital due to abdominal pain without any answers, he was diagnosed at Stage IV on March 22, 2020. Kevin had a great attitude and made the best of the terrible situation. The cancer did not relent after several rounds of chemotherapy. Kevin passed on June 4, 2020, at the age of 53. He was taken from us much too soon.

2020-06-11 15:01:55 UTC

For My husband Bjarne Schelde

2020-06-11 15:56:38 UTC

I advocate for Bjarne Schelde. I lost my beloved Bjarne on March 14, 2015 to Pancreatic Cancer. After a hard fought battle, he passed away only four months after being diagnosed. We did not know the symptoms and overlooked little things that if we had known more we would have pushed to see his Doctor. PANCAN does a great job educating the public on the symptoms and risks of Pancreatic Cancer - you all are so awesome!! My goal is to support PANCAN wherever I can, so what happened to Bjarne will not happen to another person. I’m honored to be associated with PANCAN.💜💜💜💜💜

For my Mom

2020-06-11 17:21:40 UTC

I advocate for my mother who was diagnosed on October 28th, 2019 and passed less than 5 months later on March 21st, 2020 at the age of 51. We wished that we had known the signs sooner and could’ve advocated better to her doctor. She was dearly loved and will continue to be missed everyday. Praying for families in the same situation.

For my stepdad, Donnie! In October 2019, at the age of 58 (way too early), we said good-bye to my sweetheart of a stepdad. Even with chemo and radiation, he lived for 10 months with his PANCAN diagnosis. He was so positive throughout the whole process; if only there was a cure:( Love you, Dad! You were kind to all on earth, and I'm sure you're the life of the party up in heaven now.

2020-06-11 17:21:41 UTC

Here he is with my mom dancing away at their wedding in 2015:) They were together 20 years and married for almost 5.

For my dad

2020-06-11 17:27:29 UTC

I am advocating for my loving father David Duncan. I lost him on April 17 2020 to Pancreatic Cancer. My dad truly fought as hard as he could for his three children and always tried to have a positive attitude. He went through almost 8 rounds of chemo therapy and later my Dad went to the hospital to have a surgical procedure to remove the pancreas which was a success but after weeks in the hospital he died in another surgery. My dad only lived about 6 months after diagnosis. He was taken from my family way to soon me and my siblings are so young and so was my dad.

In loving memory of Peggy Hutcherson

2020-06-11 17:32:03 UTC

My mom died of stage 4 on January 5, 2016. She left behind 3 children and at the time 3 grandchildren. Since her passing there have been 2 new editions to our family. She will never know them but we talk about their Angel Nana every day so her memory will stay alive. My mom was the glue that held our family together. She was always so lively and happy before her diagnosis. She lived for her children and loved coming home to her 2 cats. She only survived 8 months after diagnosis with the help of a couple rounds of chemo. We miss her every second of every day. Life will never be the same without her. I advocate for her.

For my Dad

2020-06-11 19:22:22 UTC

He was able to live for 20 months after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer with the help of experimental treatment. This is a picture of him and I when I was a few months old :) RIP Dad.

myself, Richard Blish

2020-06-12 01:20:58 UTC

I am an 11 year survivor, having enrolled in a totally effective Clinical Trial (all 35 survived). As survival rate is still abysmal (tho improving), my objective is to foster more survivors. Thus, I mentor many newly diagnosed patients, very satisfying for both new patients and myself.
Together we will BEAT this scourge!

For my husband and best friend, Jim Takacs

2020-06-12 01:40:30 UTC

The healthiest person I ever knew, Jim was diagnosed just 10 days after his 47th birthday with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. My 8 & 9 y.o. daughters started fundraising almost immediately, something we have been doing ever since, even though Jim only lived 6 months, losing his battle the week before Thanksgiving in 2008. We have also attended many Advocacy Days, the girls (at 10 & 12 y.o.) among the youngest advocates at our 1st one in 2010. We have had so many milestones the past few years, most recently our 1st college graduate last month; at each one, Jim's absence is palpable. We continue to raise money and do advocacy work so that other families don't have to miss out on so much.

Papa Z

2020-06-12 12:56:51 UTC

For "Papa Z", my wonderful and amazing Father, Steve, that we lost 4 years ago. He was strong, compassionate, hilarious, kind, and loving and we miss him. I advocate for him and so many others that are missing so much in their children's lives thanks to Pancreatic Cancer.

In Memory of My Beautiful Mother Kathryn

2020-06-12 16:31:23 UTC

On June 7th 2018 our family received the worst possible news. My loving Mother, wife of 57 yrs and best grandmother on this Earth was doing to die. I don’t even know how I coped with that looking back except I had to be strong and be there with her every second I could. I cut my hours to part-time so I would never miss a dr appt or chemo appt. she chose to fight with everything she had even thought it took a tremendous toll on her mentally and physically. She was not ready to leave this Earth her three grandsons, my brother and I were everything to her. She told me in confidence once she hopes none of the boys have a baby or get pregnant while I’m sick. It would be that much harder to leave, she had always hoped for a little girl. She had even started buy it clothes for her. My mom who was my best friend left this Earth with us by her side on September 5th 2019. Our lives changed forever on that horrible day. Within a month my youngest son told me they were expecting a baby. She had been conceived approximately 4 days before grandma passed. This May 30th we welcomed Elaina Kathryn-Marie Long into our family. So bittersweet my mom was supposed to be here for this. There is not a day I don’t think of her when I open my eyes and the last thing I’m thinking of before I fall asleep at night. I miss you so much momma.

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Still Fighting For You

2020-06-12 23:00:27 UTC

We ruled our world, together, side by side, she is my best friend. In 2012 shortly after her birthday, Jamie went to the doctor and a week later she was getting prepped for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery at age 34. She called and of course I was there waiting with her and her family. Stage 4 was the outcome. On my daughters 5th bday she started Chemo, I was with Jamie. We set up rotations, someone was with her at all times. At one point I moved in for a week. Fast forward 4 months. She was near the end of her fight. She never gave up, she kept fighting, she wouldn’t let anyone be upset around her. We watched the sunsets, she made it another day. Then on that last day, Sept. 8th she took her last breathe. She is my best friend, my sister, my inspiration. I vowed to continue her fight, to be her voice. The week she passed was the week before my birthday, she always made it the best birthday ever, you see the world lost one of the most caring, giving persons I ever met. The day she left I knew I had to keep her memory alive. She deserved the world because that’s what she gave so many. It’s 2020 and I’m still here fighting for Jamie. Her story must be heard, her memory must live on, she fought so hard and would want no other family to go through what her family did. I miss you ever day bestie!

In memory of Garry Bryan

2020-06-13 03:01:25 UTC

I advocate for my high school sweetheart and husband of 39 years, who lost his life at the age of 60 to pancreatic cancer. I will continue to fight so that others don’t have to suffer from this horrible disease.

María N. DeLuna

2020-06-13 03:04:40 UTC

She was the best mom! Lost her in 2016. We walk for her and all the others fighting this horrible disease!

In Memory of Max Martinez

2020-06-13 03:17:12 UTC

My dad the most loving, healthy, vibrant, active, faithful person ever was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer on July 1, 2008. He had no other health issues, was active, lead healthy life and still battled this horrible cancer. We lost him a year later, July 6, 2009 at 4:00am. He tried chemo which made him more ill, he tried medications and for a month we thought he was improving. Then, suddenly he became more weak, not eating and cancer was taking over. My dad was 69 years old, just started his retirement, had a loving family with 2 daughters, wife and 2 small grandsons. He was just starting his next stage of life and then it was stolen from him. This cancer is horrible and we need a CURE NOW! WE NEED MORE RESOURCES FOR EARLY DETECTION AND MORE RESOURCES FOR A CURE! IN HONOR OF THE BEST DAD, BEST GRANDPA, BEST HUSBAND, BEST BARBER, BEST FRIEND, BEST BROTHER...PLEASE PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHERS TO FIND A CURE. I LOVE YOU DAD!❤🙏

Two in one family

2020-06-13 03:57:09 UTC

Two years to the day, after my brother died from Pancreatic cancer, I, myself was diagnosed with this horrible disease. It will be two years this coming November. I was diagnosed at Stage 3. After chemo, and radiation, the tumor has shrunk over 50%. I feel great, but worry about what’s next.

Double Strike

2020-06-13 11:44:08 UTC

I lost my father-in-law, Jim Benson, to pancreatic cancer in 2005. My mom passed away from the disease in 2012. I work, each and every day, to create necessary awareness for pancreatic cancer.

In loving memory of my sister Susan Howard

2020-06-13 12:16:50 UTC

June 28th would have been her 70th birthday 💜

For my Mom

2020-06-13 15:01:47 UTC

My Mom was diagnosed in June 2015 and passed away on December 4, 2017. We were blessed with 2.5 years but it was not enough and watching her shrivel away those last few months was incredibly difficult and painful to see. I advocate and raise awareness in hopes that some day families won't lose there loved ones this way. Blessings to all survivors. You bring us hope!

I advocate for myself. I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer (NETS). I live in nyc and I’ve been going through treatments for two and half years. It has been a rough journey but I’m hoping there’s something out there that can help stop spreading the disease. I’m married with two children and I’m a retired NYPD officer. I will never stop fighting n praying that we stay strong and united so can wage hope. Thank you PanCan for all the support.

2020-06-13 20:08:24 UTC

2020-06-13 22:58:14 UTC

💜💪

2020-06-14 21:35:41 UTC

I advocate for my Grandfather, Wally Potter, who lost his 18 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer in February 2018 and all those lost to and fighting Pancreatic Cancer! - Samantha Potter, Media Chair, RI PanCAN Affiliate

I advocate for my hero, my mom who lost her life to pancreatic cancer after a 13 month battle. I advocate so other sons and daughters won’t have to feel the pain of this devastating disease. I advocate for a longer life expectancy. 💜

2020-06-15 01:28:23 UTC

Here’s my “why.”

2020-06-15 13:15:57 UTC

I advocate in memory of my late-husband, Mark Weitzenhoffer, who died in 2009, 15 months after diagnosis. He was 55. We were high school sweethearts and married at only 18 years old. Neither of us ever dated anyone else. We raised two sons together. He was a pilot, scuba diver, hot air balloonist, amateur (Ham) radio operator, 26-year federal employee, a friend, a husband, a brother, a school board president, a church treasurer, a father... He was a good man. And he had the best laugh you’d ever want to hear. Mark deserved better.

AND I advocate in memory of my sister, Sharon Cromwell, who died in 2016, just a couple of weeks short of a year after diagnosis. She was 67 years old. Sharon had been a tax preparer for about 2 decades. She was the keeper of family details. She was a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a wife, a friend, an identical twin... She was a good woman. And, like Mark, she had a great laugh. Sharon deserved better.

We all deserved better.

I advocate in memory of Mark & Sharon so other spouses & siblings, children & parents, don’t have to grieve the loss of their loved ones from pancreatic cancer. I demand better in their memory.

For my sister

2020-06-15 14:25:46 UTC

I advocate in honor of my 52 year old sister who has been successfully fighting this battle since her official diagnosis on 7/ 18/18. I NEED her to have a future with her family and children. <3

For My Sister

2020-06-15 15:00:36 UTC

I advocate in memory of my beautiful, courageous sister, Karen Hetchler, who died just 96 days after her PC Stage IV diagnosis on December 26, 2017. She was 52 years old. She complained of a side ache and lower back ache for almost a year before finally being diagnosed. She assumed it was her gallbladder, and to our surprise, it was pancreatic cancer.

She was a loving mother and grandmother (aka "Nano") to 7 beautiful children and 10 grandchildren (now 12 grandchildren). I promised her at the time of her diagnosis that we would work together to help raise awareness for earlier detection so other diagnosed could have a fighting chance.

For my dad and soul friend

2020-06-15 15:27:22 UTC

I advocate for my dad Frank who was my hero, best friend, and role model. We lost my dad 6/6/20 after a valiant 11 month battle. We miss him profoundly and do not want other families to endure this type of pain. We are committed to advocating until we have ended pancreatic cancer. Sending love and support to everyone affected! Together we are stronger!

My “Why” started when my Dad, Armando Morales, passes from PC in 2014. Since his passing I’ve been volunteer with PanCAN. As my volunteer journey has evolved over the last few years I have found new reasons.....Scott, Harley, Kenny, Eva, Kori, Patricia and so many others who deserve more of all that life has to offer. My hope is that with research we can make those advances to put an end to this disease. They deserve more. And we should demand more for all who are affected. #TeamBumpy 💜

2020-06-15 16:02:00 UTC

Why do I keep on fighting?

2020-06-15 16:52:48 UTC

Kerry, my oldest son, was diagnosed with pancreatic endocrine tumor at age 26. He found pancan in NYC and shared info with me so I joined the nearest affiliate to me, in Cincinnati. In 2013, just a few months after his diagnosis, we attended our first Advocacy Day in DC. By May of 2014 all I could do was assure him that I was registered and would attend the event every year in his name until I could not anymore. Kerry died at age 28 on May 24, 2014, 20 months after diagnosis. I keep fighting for him. It makes me feel like I am doing something in the face of this terrible disease that stole him from us way before he had a chance to fully realize his dreams, way before the world could have known all he was able to give. I think he is Out There cheering me on, encouraging me to keep going. We want to keep alive the warrior spirit of all those who have taken on this fight. We want to hurry the day when a pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be followed by a plan that doesn't stop with "get your affairs in order."

2020-06-15 17:59:45 UTC

For my husband, Steve. He battled for 20 months after diagnosis. He died June 23, 2014 at 52. I advocate in his memory, for longer life expectancy and better medications.

For my husband

2020-06-15 19:15:38 UTC

For my husband Brad. He was a fighter til the very end. Diagnosed August 21, 2018. Sadly we lost him October 11, 2019. He was only given a few months and yet was able to have several rounds of chemo, surgery to remove the tumor and some radiation therapy. He was my soulmate. Miss him everyday. #TEAMBRAD

2020-06-15 19:30:14 UTC

For My Dad
He is a true warrior and has fought pancreatic cancer since 2013. I have watched the survival rate increase as funding & awareness has increased. We must wage hope always 💜💜

For my mother and grandmother

jmflory — 2020-06-15 20:14:47 UTC

My grandmother was diagnosed in 1982 when I was 9. She lived for around 6 months after diagnosis. My mother was diagnosed in 2010 and lived for only a little more than 3 months. I made a promise to my mum to never forget and always advocate.

My "WHY' is my mother Rose. . .

2020-06-15 20:15:16 UTC

My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 1996. She was told she had 3-6 months to live after her attempted Whipple surgery was aborted. I went online to find the organization that dealt with pancreatic cancer to try to save my mother - and there was not a single organization anywhere in the world. The rest is history. . .

For Me, Dawniestrong!

2020-06-15 20:19:07 UTC

I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in December 2019. I had

For my strong mother! #SangStrong

2020-06-15 20:20:04 UTC

My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2019. It was the hardest thing to hear, but we are so grateful that they caught the cancer early. She is finishing up her second round of chemo, after getting a mostly successful whipple in February! She is the most inspiring, strong, and kind person I know. I advocate for her and her health, and the health of so many others dealing with this disease!

For my husband

2020-06-15 20:23:34 UTC

He was diagnosed on 8/2014 and fought hard and bravely till 11/2016. At the time of diagnosed he was given 6-8 months. He fought hard by believing in faith and hope that he’ll be one of the small percentage that will survive this deadly disease. Unfortunately, he lost the battle. I will continue his faith and hope for others.

For my fellow patients

2020-06-15 20:30:25 UTC

I was diagnosed in Feb 2017 and told statistically I had 18 months to live. I advocate for myself and the hundreds of fellow patients I've met these last 3 years and all the future patients.

For my Dad

2020-06-15 20:31:31 UTC

My dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 and was given 6-12 months to live. He fought hard and was with us for 2 years from diagnosis. We were thankful for the extra time as he was able to see his first great grand child and was able to see his favorite grand daughter get married. We lost him in 2017 and miss him every day! I advocate with the hope that one day no other families will have to go through this.

For my Husband, Ken Wood

2020-06-15 20:47:06 UTC

I continue to be involved because Ken was not given the chance to fight. In 2005 at 46 he was diagnosed and told he was a walking time bomb. I continue this fight in his memory and for others I know surviving this disease and for those who will be diagnosed, so that they get that fighting chance. 💜

For My Mom Doris Silk

2020-06-15 21:01:24 UTC

My mom Doris was diagnosed in December of 2018. She lost her battle just four months later in April of 2019. She and my family understood that a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was a death sentence. I advocate so others receiving this diagnosis will have treatment options that will change the face of this disease. I advocate so there will be more survivor stories to tell. I advocate so patients and their families don't have to experience the devastation caused by this disease.

Me and All Pancreatic cancer patients everywhere!!

2020-06-15 21:10:05 UTC

My diagnosis came in Nov 2018. Statistically, the odds are still way too low for survival! We need more funding, treatment options, screening tests, and support surrounding this dreaded cancer! I advocate for the families who lost the battle, for my boys who are struggling with my diagnosis and all who come behind us. Striving for a cure!!

For My Mom, My Aunt, and My Grandmother

2020-06-15 21:20:37 UTC

My grandmother died from pancreatic cancer when I was in the second grade, in the 1960s. My aunt, her oldest daughter, died from PC several decades ago. My mom, the middle daughter, survived over 2 years with PC when she was in her 90s. She's been gone 5 years now. I advocate on their behalf. #WageHope

To Two of the Most Beautiful Women in the World...My Sister and Our Mother

2020-06-15 21:29:42 UTC

I advocate for my husband, Ed Quinn, who fought valiantly for almost 5 years with humor and grace. He inspired others by raising his voice at Advocacy Days and through speaking engagements, all to bring attention to pancreatic cancer. 💜

2020-06-15 21:42:46 UTC

For My Unforgettable Mother Doris Silk

2020-06-15 21:45:11 UTC

It is hard to believe that such a charismatic, compassionate and selfless person who was loved and admired by so many could have lost her battle with PC. She affected (in a positive way) any one with whom she came in contact. She also had the prowess to solve any problems that came in anyone's way. I never stopped feeling a sense of security because she always had my back. This defined my mom and so much more. It is now time to take everything I learned from her and pay it forward by advocating for her and others who have fallen victim to this atrocious disease.

Nick Mendoza - Soulmate

2020-06-15 22:31:45 UTC

I advocate for the love of my life, Nick Mendoza. He's with Jesus now, but I miss him. THE best 15 years I've ever had. Love you and miss you, my love.
2/28/1960-10/13/2019

Best Day EVER!

2020-06-15 22:35:05 UTC

The day I wed my soulmate, my best friend, the one who understood me the best, the one God brought to me...Nick Mendoza. Love you, Honey!

My Hero...My Pops!

2020-06-15 22:40:53 UTC

My dad, Frank Herrmann was my hero, my best friend and the biggest University of Utah football fan ever! He was diagnosed in January of 2016 and we lost him in March of 2016. I advocate for my dad. For my children who lost their papa. For my mom who lost her husband. For my brother and sister and myself who lost our dad and for everyone else who knows the pain. Advocating for pancreatic cancer and helping people is what makes my soul happy.

My mom

2020-06-16 00:58:15 UTC

My mom fought desperately to beat pancreatic cancer and died trying so I’m committed to continue to help make progress in her honor. For those of you who have lost a loved one or are supporting a survivor, please join us by volunteering to help be the change!!

Who do I advocate for?

2020-06-16 01:33:52 UTC

I advocate for all those patients that are blind sided by a stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis with only a few limited options to try and possibly slow it. My mother had barely any symptoms and mentioned discomfort during a physical... 2 weeks later we learned inoperable stage 4. We were completed shocked, wanted it to be wrong. Got second opinions. We got 14 months, and sadly to many that is considered lucky.

2020-06-16 02:15:37 UTC

My Husband
I advocate for my husband who fought the battle for three years. I miss him everyday. I also advocate for all the families and survivors who continue to fight against this horrible cancer. We can’t give up.

For my Father~

2020-06-16 02:49:06 UTC

I advocate for the man who made me who I am today, the man who was my rock, my father. He lost his battle March 11, 2020 , three weeks after he was diagnosed We need more resources and faster detection! No person should have to feel hopeless with this as my family and many others have. I will forever be a voice for him and help continue this fight!

For my mother, Laura Mae.

2020-06-16 03:16:29 UTC

My mother was a kind, loving person. She worked hard, raising 6 of us on the farm. We all felt her love. She was a devoted Christian and loved to play the piano. Pancreatic cancer took her 12 years ago. I advocate for more research so we can find early detection tools, so patients have a better chance against this disease.

2020-06-16 06:44:37 UTC

For my son, Cory.

2020-06-16 13:40:49 UTC

2020-06-16 14:15:33 UTC

For my Mom and grandfather(her dad) and my Dad and his brother!
This disease must be stopped!

For Mike

2020-06-16 14:45:59 UTC

Mike was 42, and a single dad to a 17 year old. He lost his battle after just 6 short months. I am his voice, to rewrite the future of pancreatic cancer. Every child deserves to have a parent at his high school graduation, or his wedding. Tim had neither.
For the more than 57,000 who will be diagnosed this year, know that you have a passionate purple army, working to find a cure!

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 adenocarcinoma of the pancreas in November 2013. After chemo, radiation and surgery, I had a recurrence and was Stage 4 Thanks to a clinical trial, I am lucky to be alive today , without signs of the disease for over 5 years. For the many thousands of patients who are not so lucky, we despera Tended to supp

2020-06-16 14:49:02 UTC

For My Dad, Tommy Melvin

2020-06-16 14:52:01 UTC

We lost my dad on July 8th 2015, only 7 months from diagnosis. No one else should have to lose their rock. If the last few weeks have taught us anything, it is that advocacy works and this is how change
happens. So proud and honored to stand side by side with you all!

For my friends

2020-06-16 15:05:54 UTC

This disease must be stopped. No one else should have to lose their family.

For Heather

2020-06-16 15:17:33 UTC

My sister was as vibrant as her multi-colored hair. She was kind and hilarious, smart and caring. She LOVED birthdays. Heather would've turned 40 on Sunday, June 21st, but passed 4.5 years ago. I'm again mourning the missed chance at one of her epic parties and laughing 'til our faces hurt.

My Mom

2020-06-16 15:22:16 UTC

My mom, Linda Platt, was 62 years old when she was diagnosed. She fought for 4 years and 10 months before succumbing to this disease. I have been her voice the past 10 years and will not give up till we find a cure!

For my wife, Beth, and in memory of Roz

2020-06-16 15:22:57 UTC

Our dear friend, Roz, died in 2011, two and a half years after surgery for pancreatic cancer.
My wife, Beth, has lived with metastatic pancreatic cancer for over four years,. We believe her survival is due to research on the role of BRCA mutations and treatment that was not available to Roz, and 83 chemotherapy treatments and counting. All who meet and know her are amazed at her positive attitude and care for others.

Ian

For my husband and all the people who have lost to this disease, for all who are currently fighting this disease, and for all who are at risk

2020-06-16 15:23:30 UTC

We need better to find

My husband who I lost 11 years ago and I still miss every.single.day 💜

2020-06-16 15:32:16 UTC

Since then, also lost his mother and first cousin. Praying for a cure...

My Dad, Sister, Cousin, an old high school friend, and coworker...

2020-06-16 15:41:41 UTC

My Dad, Jack , was around 58 when he died (1984). I remember going to lunch with him and noticed that his eyes were jaundiced. Unfortunately it turned out to be stage IV cancer of the pancreas. He lived about 18 months after diagnosis without treatment.

16 years after he died my Sister Kathi died (2000) of the same disease. I still have the voice recording when she called wanting to talk to me. She broke the sad news when I called her back. She died at the age of 45 and left 5 children ranging from the age of 1-21.

10 years after my sister died, I lost my first Cousin Janet to pancreatic cancer (2010). The last time I saw her was at my sister's funeral. I didn't know Janet well as she was quite a few years older than me. Her daughter and I are the same age and we keep in touch.

Just this year I learned of the death of an old high school friend , Wes, due to pancreatic cancer. I didn't know he was fighting it until about a week before his passing when his wife posted it on his facebook account. He did not live long after diagnosis so I imagine he didn't want to share it with everyone due to such a grime outcome of getting this disease. I miss his sense of humor in his facebook posts.

Last year Jeff, an old coworker and friend asked me about pancreatic cancer as he noticed that I am active with PurpleStride. He wanted to know more information as he was just recently diagnosed with the disease. He has gone through chemo and surgery and is currently recovering. He joined me last year in Dallas for PurpleStride. I hope he will join me this year as well.

Due to the prevalence of cancer in my family, my brother and I have had genetic testing done and we both are carriers of a defective gene (p16). We have been participating in a long term study with Dr. Brand in Pittsburgh. My brother and I make a yearly trek to have an EUS of the pancreas.

This disease is devastating and needs far more funding that it currently receives. Please consider donating and advocating for more funding to continue the fight!

PanCan-Thank you for your vital work! I am happy to share my voice in memory of my mom and grandmother...

2020-06-16 15:45:20 UTC

I advocate for KNOW YOUR TUMOR

2020-06-16 16:05:17 UTC

I have Stage IV pancreatic cancer and I am a survivor for 3 years and 3 months My tumor biopsy revealed a rare mutation called MSI-H which occurs in only 1-3% of the PC population. Immunotherapy has given my quality of life back to me despite still having active disease. I have been on Keytruda for over 2 years with minimal side effects. Survivor and Ambassador for PanCan - Karen Kiernan
#PanCan2020@PanCan

I advocate for Early Detection

2020-06-16 16:05:56 UTC

Thanks to the many dedicated advocates before me, Federal funding leading to Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapy became a reality and resulted in my surviving a diagnosis of Stage IV Pancreatic Acinar Cell Carcinoma. I am now celebrating 8 years of survival and have participated in Advocacy Day since 2017 with the goal of helping patients have better outcomes.

2020-06-16 16:21:21 UTC

OUR SON TYLER!

2020-06-16 16:22:10 UTC

Diagnosed at 25 y/o. Married a week later. Chemo, Surgery , complications, but lived a full life with the disease for 5 1/2 years. He came to 2 Advocacy Days and we have continued for 10 more so far. We miss you Tyler!

My Dad and My Teachers

2020-06-16 16:26:21 UTC

My dad was diagnosed at 44 in 2009, and passed in 2010 four months after diagnosis, when I was eleven. Last year, three of my former teachers were diagnosed. I wage hope for my family and community!

2020-06-16 16:27:36 UTC

Christi Clare

2020-06-16 16:40:41 UTC

My beautiful baby sister, Chris Langsam

2020-06-16 16:42:09 UTC

Chrissy died last July. She was 53 years old. Someone needs to find a way to stop this terrible disease ! My heart is broken and I will continue the fight .

My Dad

2020-06-16 16:51:01 UTC

We lost our 68 year old father 10 weeks after a stage IV diagnosis in March 2019. Please help give more families hope with earlier detection and more treatment options. This cancer is one of the worst due to late diagnosis and aggressiveness. Pancreatic cancer stole away this amazing man. We miss his smile and humor every day.

Julio Abadia, Father, Grandfather, Friend...

2020-06-16 17:44:14 UTC

In January 2018 we lost my incredible Dad. He was diagnosed 58 days beforehand. This was a shock that will never go away. He is who I advocate for. We need a cure or at least earlier detection.

My Alyson

2020-06-16 18:04:10 UTC

For my sister

2020-06-16 18:21:08 UTC

My beautiful sister Mary has been fighting pancreatic cancer since February 2016. She continues to do well with a medication she was given as part of a drug trial. I will be forever grateful to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the work it does that makes it possible for me to still have my sister here for good times and tough times. She has a lot more left to do with her life. She cannot attend PANCAN this year because her husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, but I am sure you will see her next year on the steps of the capital wearing her purple.

For my Easy Rider, Steve

2020-06-16 18:24:35 UTC

My husband, Steve Krauss, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer on May 20, 2015. He was given 6-8 months to live. No surgery, just chemo and radiation. Countless trips to the hospital, infinite issues, and always, "we'll figure it out" and "Believe". He fought bravely, always with a smile and a "thumbs up", for 37 months. Miraculously, he had 14 months of NSD, no sign of disease, the tumor disappeared, pulled away from the other organs, and he was free from chemo. And during that time , he LIVED. He and I did many things together, and he figured how precious life and family was. He inspired and touched many people. Unfortunately, the cancer came back to wreak havoc in his peritoneal lining. Those last 7 months were horrific, putting him in the hospital so many times. But he never gave up. In the end, he chose when it was time. My sweet husband passed on June 26, 2018, 25 days after our 32nd anniversary, and 1 day before our daughter's 24th birthday. Steve left me physically at 54 years young. I miss him every day. I wage hope for him. In memory of him, and others we lost to this monster of a disease, to those still in the throws of the battle, and to those yet to be diagnosed. He said to me, "The world HAS to find a cure for this disease." We have to.

Franck Peralta, uncle, son, father, husband

2020-06-16 18:32:02 UTC

In Mat of 2019 my uncle was diagnosed with PANCA, he lived for 6 months after that. He was a loving father, the best uncle and the best brother anyone could ask. I know what this disease is capable of doing to a human and a family and we need to stop it.

My Alyson

alysonslegacy — 2020-06-16 18:33:47 UTC

My honorary "little sis" at her first PurpleStride in 2013, shortly after her Whipple. She fought for 31 months and was one of the loves of my life. I won't stop spreading awareness and fighting for an end to this disease. From her earliest days of gleefully riding on my back, holding my pigtails, as we played "horse," until end end of my life -- I will remember her. She loved deeply, laughed heartily, fought passionately, and raised a beautiful son. Her wish was to end this disease for others, and I carry that wish with me. Still her big sis. Still advocating. Always. I advocate for my "Alleycat."

Choon Kyung Kim, a beautiful, loving, gracious, diligent, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend passed away January 9, 2011 from Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. My loving mother passed away 6 months after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She work lovingly, tirelessly, diligently, faithfully for her entire life for her family and friends. Also, my mom was a quiet and humble woman, but with a resolute and strong internal and spiritual faith!! Her family and friends misses her dearly and forever!! I love you Mom!!!!! Please find a cure for this devastating cancer!! God Bless You!!

2020-06-16 18:33:54 UTC

Love, Ann S. (daughter)

for Pam, who could not say no in a request to "walk with me."

alysonslegacy — 2020-06-16 18:39:54 UTC

I advocate for Pam, who founded this organization, and inspired an army to fight pancreatic cancer. Here she is, walking with Alyson at the Nashville 2013 PurpleStride. "How do you say no to Alyson?" For all of us who advocate. Thank you. We will not stop until there is an early diagnosis tool, and a cure. #StillFightingForAllOfUs

For Papa Charles

2020-06-16 18:48:11 UTC

Still fighting, diagnosed in July 2019 with Inoperable Stage IV, spread throughout his lungs, and on chemo every other week since. Given 3-6 months but after 10 months he is still enjoying life with his wife, children and 3 grandchildren although the disease is progressing as it almost always does. A dreadful disease without symptoms - we really need more research. Thank you PanCan for the work you do!

2020-06-16 18:56:42 UTC

For My Husband,
I advocate for my husband Jon who bravely fought this beast with such courage and determination. He lost his battle in January after a 28 month journey. We need to find a cure, no one should ever have to endure such pain and discomfort. I will continue to fight for him and be his voice in finding a cure. 💜
Tracy Spencer from Wisconsin

For My Sister, Denise I advocate

2020-06-16 19:22:34 UTC

who succumbed to this dreaded disease just 3 weeks after diagnosis. Her only symptom was a stomach ache. Heartbreaking for so many since she touch so many lives during her short 66 years.

Let 10% become 100%

2020-06-16 19:39:57 UTC

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!

My husband Jon

2020-06-16 19:40:11 UTC

Survivor

2020-06-16 19:40:21 UTC

April 3, 2017 I was told that I had Pancreatic Cancer. It was an early detection and I was able to go through chemo for three months, the Whipple Surgery, and another six months of chemo therapy. On Aug. 21, 2020 I will be celebrating my third year of being cancer free. We need to continue to support Pancreatic Research so in the future more patients will have a survival story they can tell their children and grand children. Support Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

For my wonderful mom, Gigi!

2020-06-16 20:04:27 UTC

12 years ago my wonderful mom, Gigi, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at 51 years ago and I was only 24. The doctors did not give her hope, but my mom battled for 11 months. "Be Positive" was our mantra that we had (and a sign we carried) to every doctor's visit, every chemo and radiation treatment, and every procedure and hospital surgery. The night before my mom passed away, the last words she spoke were "I want to bring a victory flag to pancreatic cancer." Even though my mom cannot be with us today, I am dedicated to honoring her memory and dedication to helping others by being a pancreatic cancer advocate in hopes to bring a victory flag to pancreatic cancer. I have attended 11 years of Advocacy Days and will not stop until we find a cure for this deadly disease! I want to bring a victory flag to this disease in honor of my mom and in dedication to all the other wonderful people I have met through the PanCan purple family! Advocacy works and we need to make our voices heard!

Survivor

2020-06-16 20:07:50 UTC

The linked article is my clinical story. I was diagnosed April 27, 2018. So far, I’m NED!

Running the race...

2020-06-16 20:16:59 UTC

I called in honor of my Dad

2020-06-16 20:21:08 UTC

My Dad passed away in 2017 and I will continue to call and ask Congress every year for funding until there’s a cure!

My brother Mark died Friday, June12, 2020; I will continue to advocate for funding to save others.

2020-06-16 20:43:44 UTC

Memory of my sweet husband! Diagnosed 4/19, died 1/19... battled hard but didn’t have many options ! Died at 61! Family is 😞

2020-06-16 20:52:33 UTC

Mike Robinson & Lupe Romero

2020-06-16 20:55:05 UTC

Mike & Lupe fellow daredevils, forever engraved in my heart💜

My husband and mom

2020-06-16 21:03:20 UTC

My husband and mother died exactly 7 months apart in 2018 . Mom was an 11 1/2 year survivor due to successful Whipple surgery; my healthy fit 66 year old husband was dead exactly 7 weeks after diagnosis. Blood work two months before was clear...he got very tired and then feverish with profuse Perspiration. We had Hospice one week...Beth P., Erie, PA

For my husband Magic Mike and the other fighters out there.

2020-06-16 21:07:13 UTC

Mike was diagnosed in December of 2016. After undergoing the Whipple in January 2017, he received chemo, chemo with radiation, followed by more chemo. At his last scan he was NED. We know how this beast is and that's why we fight for early detection and better treatments for pancreatic cancer.

For My Husband Jeff who was diagnosed in Jan 2020. I will be his advocate and stand for others who are facing pancreatic cancer for much needed funding for research to find a cure. Early diagnostic testing and effective treatments to detect and end this disease.

2020-06-16 21:12:55 UTC

I advocate for myself, Lillian Johansen, I'm 60 years old. I was diagnosed March 2017 with stage 4, had Pancreaectomy and Splenectomy in July 2018. Started chemo again Oct 2019 for re-occurrence in the surgical bed. I want to beat this monster and live my life.

2020-06-16 21:13:07 UTC

For my Dad, John Phillips Jr., who was dignosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2018. The tumor was too large and positioned to where surgery was not an option. After just 3 short weeks of radiation, and a traumatic trip to the ER, he lost his battle with cancer only TEO months after being diagnosed. THIS is why I advocate for pancreatic cancer research funding, to give patients and families more treatment options and LIFE with their loved ones.

2020-06-16 21:43:25 UTC

2020-06-16 21:51:08 UTC

My brother in-law Kory

My brother in-law was dx with stage 4 pan can on January of 2019. Since his DX he has always had a sense of humor. ( Hence the picture)But we need more funding to help find a cure for this beast.I will advocate for anybody that is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.We WILL find a cure! 💜

For my Dad, F. Robert Carothers, Jr.

2020-06-16 22:06:34 UTC

My Dad was diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer in Dec. 2017, and lived for 10 months before passing away in Oct. 2018. My Dad was an active, positive and all-around great person before this awful cancer took him from us. More funding is greatly needed to fight this cancer! In today's world, with so many advances in science and medicine, it is unacceptable that there is no early detection test, few effective treatments and the survival rate is in the single digits! This is why I advocate! Demand better!!

2020-06-16 22:09:14 UTC

For my husband. He was diagnosed in mid 2017, did whipple, chemo, oral chemo, radiation, horrible side effects to deal with, but fought it best he could until he passed away a November of 2019. It’s a mean cancer, seems the more you fight it the harder it comes back at you.

For my Dad, Samuel Green <3

2020-06-16 23:45:46 UTC

My dad passed away June 2018, two years ago this Thursday. He fought a brave battle throughout the Whipple surgery and aggressive chemotherapy. He never lost his bright smile, amazing hugs, or iconic dad humor. He past when I was only 14, just over two years after his diagnosis. He was taken way too soon. Since then, advocacy and fundraising have become very important to me. The 5 year survival rate of 10 percent needs to be raised. I am proud to be a teen advocate. We must demand better!

My mom, Cindy G!

2020-06-16 23:48:43 UTC

I advocate for all those daughters & sons who have been dealt with hearing their parents & heroes have been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. We must demand better so other sons & daughters can have more time with their family members. Funding research is necessary & my family & I will continue to honor my moms legacy of having fun & helping others!!

For our dad

2020-06-17 00:31:31 UTC

Our dad was diagnosed in January of 2019, two weeks after retiring as a gastroenterologist. His world came full circle in the worst way and he passed 9 months later. Still feels surreal some days. We created a team and raised money to complete the PanCan walk in DC but are advocating this week instead to contine to raise awareness for more funding in his honor and for all the patients and caregivers and families impacted by pancreatic cancer.

My Dad, my Uncle, the future. 💜

2020-06-17 00:36:23 UTC

I attend Advocacy Day every Summer to share the stories of my Dad, my Uncle, and many others who have had an impact on my life that have been affected by this terrible disease. We advocate so the future doesn't have to face the same devestation we have. -- Alison Lewis, Mission Chair | Phoenix Affiliate

Tales of a Father’s Daughter

2020-06-17 00:54:11 UTC

I “Advocate” for my Best Friend and Father, Craig J. Wintle whose strength and courage inspired me to “Take Action for others.” His legacy is carried on through the advocacy efforts done on his behalf for all Pancreatic Cancer patients and families here in our beautiful home state of Utah!

For My Dad

2020-06-17 00:56:10 UTC

My sweet father died in 2018 after fighting the battle for 14 months . He was diagnosed at stage 4 and underwent varied chemo and clinical trials that seemed hopeful . His mother died of it and his nephew was diagnosed as well at age 37. We need research and a cure!

Myself and all pancreatic cancer survivors

2020-06-17 01:05:26 UTC

I advocate for myself and others facing this devastating disease. I am 67 years old, diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in 2015. My treatments included chemotherapy, next A clinical trial consisting of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and ascorbate In November of 2015 I had Whipple surgery. Latest scan was NED! There is great need for funding for testing, therapies and research. Praying for all 🙏🏻

Dawniestrong and all Pancreatic Cancer Survivors!

2020-06-17 01:41:53 UTC

I advocate for myself and anyone facing this horrible disease. I was diagnosed at 53 years old in Dec 2019. I had a Pancreaectomy and Splenectomy in January 2020, 12 rounds of chemo and 28 radiation treatments within the same year. I am now a 1 1/2 year survivor and want so badly to find a cure and early detection so no one ever has to go through this! Its a mean cancer and I'm so afraid of it coming back. We need the funding for research to give us the lives we deserve to have!

My Father Stan and all those lost to Pancreatic Cancer

2020-06-17 03:09:28 UTC

Pancreatic cancer took our wonderful Dad Stan away from us far too soon. He didn’t have a fighting chance against this horrible disease, and is missed every day. We will never give up the battle - continuing to honor his memory and fight for those who have also lost loved ones or are facing this merciless disease now. 💜

Bill & Faye Whitson

2020-06-17 06:57:47 UTC

For my mom & dad. It took Drs more than 6 months to diagnose my dad, we were told to go home and put his house in order. No one survives. When my mom was diagnosed we were again told to go home and put her house in order. I #WageHope & #DemandBetter so no one else has to hear no one survives, there is no hope, go home and put your house in order.

Polly Rogers

2020-06-17 20:08:13 UTC

Polly and I shared a common interest in running. While we ran we shared stories of raising our kids, our families, where to get the best lattes, best burritos, or best merlot. After running, probably 25 - 30 half marathons together, Polly contracted pancreatic cancer. She used to tell me she could run forever but on June 2, 2009 that changed! Now, when I run, I still think about those conversations & miss her so much!

For our Mom, Hope Montaña

2020-06-17 22:14:26 UTC

Pancreatic cancer took our amazing mom way too soon! I feel like from the moment she was diagnosed she was fighting for time. That is completely unacceptable and she deserved better as do so many others! I am the baby of my family, and it hurts my heart everyday that my children have had to grow in a world without their amazing Momo. They will never experience how big her heart was, or feel the love she would give. This horrible disease has taken too many loved ones with almost zero time to fight back. So I continue to fight for her, for those who have fought and those still fighting! #TeamWalkingWithHope #DemandBetter #WageHope

Purple for Pop 💜

2020-06-18 01:38:48 UTC

My Grandpa passed away in January 2018 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early October 2017. He started chemo in November and was on his last days after the holidays. After he passed, I learned that diabetes is a symptom of this disease and he had been diagnosed with that in May 2017. By the time he was diagnosed, he was already Stage IV. The cancer had taken over his pancreas, liver and some of his kidney. He was already gone then but we had no idea the outcome this cancer causes. Chemo really exhausted him and eventually he said wanted to die. He was tired of fighting within those 2 months. Eventually my Pop got so weak and has already been loaded into an ambulance twice before we decided that it was his time. Somehow, he fought and stayed longer than expected but passed away the 6th day in hospice. I like to think he was comfortable and in peace when he passed. Around the 3rd day, he stopped be coherent but I still held his hand. I didn’t want him to leave. He was only 70.
This is what the disease does. It will take the healthiest of them all away from us due to the lack of early screenings and patient care. These patients deserved better!

My dad died of pancreatic cancer in 2008. He was fortunate to survive 4.5 years after diagnosis after a whipple surgery, chemo, and radiation. I’m fighting for my dad and all the other souls who are taken too soon from this deadly disease. We need more research to advance knowledge, screening, and treatment so more people can actually say they’re a survivor rather than family/friends of the deceased.

2020-06-18 02:26:57 UTC

For Dad, our rock, and 2 great-aunts, great-grandmother, and all my family who battled

2020-06-18 03:07:26 UTC

Pancreatic cancer runs in my family on my mom's side--two of my grandmother's sisters, her mom, and several other members all passed from pancreatic cancer. Thankfully, my 92yo grandmother and my mom were spared. But we were shocked in June 2012 when my FATHER was diagnosed with Stage IV. There was no possibility for surgery, and after just 4 months, he passed away surrounded by his family. I hope he knows that we are continuing the fight through advocacy--and through my own biomedical research!

For my dad 💜

2020-06-18 12:57:13 UTC

Advocating on behalf of my dad who died in 2011, just 9 months from diagnosis. I look forward to the day when no other daughter must watch her dad suffer as I did mine.

For my dear friend Vicki

2020-06-18 13:28:43 UTC

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.

Help Make A Difference

2020-06-18 15:37:09 UTC

My friend’s father pasted away from cancer and we miss him very much! We need to make a difference for future generations!

Advocating for Sang W. and Joe M. and so many diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Praying and striving for early detection, new and best treatment options for patients and increased survivorship.

2020-06-18 16:32:56 UTC

My sister in law, Bev, died in 11 short months, fighting til the end in 2018. Team B will be in the CO virtual PurpleStride Walk once again next weekend, doing what we can to support PanCAN and patients and families.

ADVOCACY + PanCAN=
HOPE

2020-06-18 16:57:40 UTC

Advocating for Sang W. and Joe M. and so many diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Praying and striving for early detection, new and best treatment options for patients and increased survivorship. Advocating for Sang W. and Joe M. and so many diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Praying and striving for early detection, new and best treatment options for patients and increased survivorship. My sister in law, Bev, died in 11 short months, fighting til the end in 2018. Team B will be in the CO virtual PurpleStride Walk once again next weekend, doing what we can to support PanCAN and patients and families. ADVOCACY + PanCAN= HOPE favorite_border 0 Your avatar more_vert Help Make A Difference Help Make A Difference My friend’s father pasted away from cancer and we miss him very much! We need to make a difference for future generations! favorite_border 0 Your avatar For my dear friend Vicki For my dear friend Vicki 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. favorite_border 0 Your avatar For my dad 💜 For my dad 💜 Advocating on behalf of my dad who died in 2011, just 9 months from diagnosis. I look forward to the day when no other daughter must watch her dad suffer as I did mine. favorite_border 0 Your avatar For Dad, our rock, and 2 great-aunts, great-grandmother, and all my family who battled For Dad, our rock, and 2 great-aunts, great-grandmother, and all my family who battled Pancreatic cancer runs in my family on my mom's side--two of my grandmother's sisters, her mom, and several other members all passed from pancreatic cancer. Thankfully, my 92yo grandmother and my mom were spared. But we were shocked in June 2012 when my FATHER was diagnosed with Stage IV. There was no possibility for surgery, and after just 4 months, he passed away surrounded by his family. I hope he knows that we are continuing the fight through advocacy--and through my own biomedical

Advocating for my DAD - Hoeun Chung, FRIEND - Kirk Akahoshi, and the countless others who have been diagnosed and will battle this disease

2020-06-18 17:47:44 UTC

I advocate in the hope that others will never have to experience this loss. WAGE HOPE & DEMAND BETTER 💜

Alice Chung
PanCAN NYC Affiliate Chair

For my husband, Anh Nguyen, and everyone who lost the battle against this disease, for all who are currently fighting it, and for all those at risk of getting it. Every moment matters. Demand better.

2020-06-18 18:27:00 UTC

I Miss My Mom ❤️💜 Rev. Bernice Warren

2020-06-18 18:45:49 UTC

My mother was diagnosed in 2017, 10 days before her retirement gala. It was devastating and we didn’t have time to process the diagnosis. We had to move full speed ahead with research and finding the right cancer treatment center. That was the most difficult time in my life. My mother was so very strong and served her community for years and now she was going to have to fight her biggest battle after fighting for the rights of others for so long. As an only child and her primary caregiver, my heart was broken as I watched my mother gracefully try to push through the illness and treatments while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy by continuing to do the things she enjoyed as much as possible. My mother was on her cancer journey for 1 year and 3 months. My way of trying to turn pain into positivity was to write about about our love story, her cancer journey, and being a caregiver. I wrote, “Caregiving For A Warrior” 💫💜 www.kearniwarren.com but I still miss her terribly. #RevBerniceWarren

For My Mom and Best Friend

2020-06-18 20:38:27 UTC

My mom was diagnosed in December 2018 and sadly passed away 4 months later. I never expected that she would not survive- we were so optimistic that she would beat this horrible disease. It is heartbreaking to watch someone you love fight so hard, and lose the battle. We miss her everyday.

For my dad

2020-06-18 22:46:00 UTC

Pancreatic cancer took him 83 days after diagnosis in 2002. The only thing that hurts my heart more is knowing his prognosis wouldn't be much better off if he were diagnosed today, 18 years later. Demand better.

2020-06-19 02:46:32 UTC

I advocate for my grandfather, who passed away from pancreatic cancer after battling the disease for 9 months, and for all others, including so many who have faced such a difficult diagnosis.

Brenda Lee

2020-06-19 12:03:33 UTC

My mom was strong & resilient. I was only 20 years old when I lost her to this disease. She was 43. She died in 38 days. We NEED change 💜

2020-06-19 16:40:34 UTC

I fight to end pancreatic cancer I will always fight in memory of my lovely wife Lisa A Smith. She was diagnosed November 8, 2019 she passed away five months later April 15, 2020. We were together 18 years she fought this cancer to her last breath. She was a strong person and never gave up. We must end pancreatic cancer and all cancers.

For my brother Jim

2020-06-19 17:16:08 UTC

I think of him every day and miss the laughs we used to share. In his honor, I promise to WAGE HOPE. I will continue to fight for early detection, better treatment options, awareness, and patient/family support.

For my mom

2020-06-19 21:42:10 UTC

Losing my mom has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through. The fact that it could have been preventable with better early detection tools for pancreatic cancer is infuriating. She was going to the doctor with pain for 5 months - AS A CANCER SURVIVOR - before she herself demanded a blood test that would later show cancer antigens and finally prompt her clinical team to scan her. What my mother went through over the next 11 months during her fight with pancreatic cancer was traumatic and something no human should have to suffer through. I promise to never stop fighting to end this horrific disease and demanding adequate research for early detection. I hope I can play a part in saving someone else’s mother 💜

for my friend, Joy

2020-06-20 00:45:28 UTC

for my friend, Joy

2020-06-20 00:45:52 UTC

This is my friend Joy. We met for the first time as we both attended our first Pancreatic Cancer Action Network meeting. At that time, she was then an 8-year survivor. Joy is now our 15-year Survivor. She and I have become great friends, and I am blessed to be able to witness all that she does. We have traveled in life together as chairpersons, advocates, and always-volunteers. Of the many photos that I have of Joy (I am her self-designated paparazzi), this one shows the influence that she has on our world. As a former cross-country coach, physical education teacher, girl scout leader, jump-rope team captain, and PanCAN chairperson, she rocks us with hope. In all the moments and photos of watching her giving encouragement to others; mischief making; leading us in this battle; and in her own fight; we support and will never stop in our mission to end this cancer. So, in this entry, I honor Joy, my extra reason to #DemandBetter. We need better to bring an early diagnosis tool, a cure, longer lives, and complete survival. There is so much more to do, and "We Believe.”

2020-06-20 01:20:21 UTC

2020-06-26 15:28:52 UTC

I will continue this battle until the end!!

2020-09-03 02:50:31 UTC

I will continue to help in anyway that I can in honor and memory of my amazingly strong and loving Mother -
Diane Valliere March 1961- April 2020.
I am an only child and was raise by my mom and god mom 💟 I am lost without my mom 💔 She was my rock and never let me down, always there when I needed her and never giving up on me.....So now its my turn to continue her battle in honor & love to hopefully one day sooner than later help beat this terribly tragic Pancreatic Cancer Disease and find a cure!!! In your name mom 💟

2020-09-16 20:06:17 UTC

For my mom that just started chemo today 💜

Pancreatic cancer at age 40

2020-10-01 15:33:23 UTC

I advocate for myself and all the others who have had to fight the big fight against pancreatic cancer. Being diagnosed at age 40, my life has completely changed. 6 months of fulfirinox, the whipple on July 2020, followed by 6 weeks of chemo radiation. This is the first time in 10 months I haven’t had a doctors appt every week. Now to focus on survivorship.

My beautiful Mom Anita Gilland who lost her fight June 15, 2019

2020-10-13 15:26:51 UTC

2020-10-31 04:35:07 UTC

My beautiful Mom who lost the battle and gained her wings in 2017.

For my DAD MY HERO

2020-11-02 23:18:26 UTC

My dad was diagnosed in May of this year. He is still fighting the good fight. I advocate for him. Our family is united together because noone fights alone. 2020 has been a rough year. I pray for everyone who is and has been touched by this cancer.

For My Mom

2020-11-13 01:33:10 UTC

My mom was my biggest hero, she passed away in 2018 from this disease. My family and I have been hurting ever since and we will always continue to fight this battle and advocate for her every day. She was a fighter, she loved this organization as it helped with so much so the right thing to do is help others. Give them hope and strength.

Survivor/Advocate

2020-11-18 11:52:49 UTC

I was diagnosed in August of this year at the age of 69. The tumor was on the head of my pancreas. I had the whipple surgery. It had not spread anywhere in my body and no nodules were involved. My doctor wanted me to have chemo as a precaution but I chose not to have it. I also advocate for my dad. He passed away from stage IV at the age of 72. We miss him to this day!

For my Mom

2020-11-19 20:04:16 UTC

My mom passed

Sandra

2020-11-19 23:09:29 UTC

I raise awareness for my mother Sandra. Love you mommy. Rest In Peace. We will continue the fight until there is a cure. 💜

For My Daddy

2020-11-22 03:30:25 UTC

My daddy was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in July if 2012. Only one week after he retired @ age 65. He and my mother were looking forward to starting the relaxed season of their lives and enjoy travel the lake and a lot of fishing! In one instant our lives were changed forever! We found ourselves on a desperate struggle for survival. It was a constant battle but we enjoyed every good day we were blessed with for almost 6 years!! When he got his diagnosis the local doctors told us he would not live 3 months, they discouraged us form seeking specialist, they said there was no hope! That was not acceptable for us! However if his family doctor had stayed current on the symptoms of PC and followed the research and recommendations for testing my dads diagnosis might have come 2 years prior, maybe if it had been discovered 2 years prior when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 63 with no family history he would have been able to have surgery. Maybe it would not have changed anything. Had we as a family know the symptoms maybe we would have pushed for more testing when he got the diabetes diagnosis! I just can’t stress to people enough how important it is for people to be educated about pancreatic cancer!! Know the signs and symptoms! Get a second and third opinion!!
I was a daddy’s girl, I loved him so much, my heart aches every day to see his sweet face and her his voice! I miss him more today than all the days before since he left us, but not as much as I will miss him all the days that are yet to be!!

For My Brother

2020-11-25 10:13:16 UTC

I first did not believe this ugly cancer would destroy my brother! He was always so positive about recovery and his hashtag post on Facebook was #RonNeverGivesUp. He was able to have a successful Whipple surgery and was declared cancer free! Less than 6 months later he was again in a fight for his life. The chemo took him down almost to his death, but he never gave up and refused to let it win! Less than a year later Mayo told him to prepare himself for the end and call hospice. He still refused to give up! He reluctantly went on hospice care and told us all “there are people who go off hospice and do not die.” We moved him and his wife to Washington State from Arizona. He immediately went on hospice on his 61st birthday, November 4th. I was next to him when he passed away in November 16, 2020. He never gave up! Even minutes before death he talked to us. He did not want to leave us. Pancreatic cancer is the most brutal cancer I have ever witnessed! No one should have to suffer the pain and horrible death of this nasty cancer! I will not give up advocating for a cure. And I can still say #RonNeverGaveUp.

For my rockstar dad, Dan

2020-11-29 19:35:13 UTC

My dad left this world at the young age of 61 on October 19, 2020. My mom, brother and I do our best to honor him everyday through kindness, music, and advocacy. I am so in awe of the courage and positivity he faced this evil disease with. He spent much of the month before he passed in the hospital unable to eat and in intense pain. The day after he passed, one of the nurses from the oncology floor texted me that they had put up his obituary in the break room. The social worker tried to take off work to come to his funeral. Even in his darkest days, he managed to be a light in the lives of everyone he came into contact with. I miss him so much. I truly believe this cancer only targets the best of people.

2021-03-16 03:28:11 UTC

I ADVOCATE FOR MY SISTER CINDY

I advocate for my mother Sonia

2021-03-17 04:13:47 UTC

My mother left this world on March 15, 2021. She was diagnosed with this disease on 10.26.2020. At first her PCP thought to believe she had an upper respiratory infection. After continued pain for 2 months she went to the ER and that is when it was discovered. Within a few days of testing, she was at a stage 4 Mestastic pancreatic to to the liver. My mother WAS NOT A drinker, smoker, no processed food, and a very active 68 yr old. I was there for every doctor appt, scans, etc. We went to the top cancer clinic in the state of FL and made major changes to lifestyle, diet, etc. I watched this cancer kill my mother slowly everyday. The amt of pain she was in is unbearable to describe. I watched her take her last breath while in hospice care. This cancer has no mercy and will take ones life quickly. My mother kept her faith, believed in God and believed she would go into remission. Cancer does not descrimnate. I really wish early detection was an option so that many lives can be saved.

2021-03-29 18:15:36 UTC

was diagnosed with this disease on 10.26.2020. At first her PCP thought to believe she had an upper respiratory infection. After continued pain for 2 months she went to the ER and that is when it was discovered. Within a few days of testing, she was at

For my Dad

2021-04-10 18:48:26 UTC

My dad was the healthiest he was in years. We caught his tumor too late, it spread to his liver. As we were living in Maryland, we had one of the best oncology centers located at Johns Hopkins. I remember the doctors clearly saying they couldn’t do anything for him. Surgery was out of question and because his bilirubin count was so high, if he got chemotherapy, it would kill him. It was extremely aggresive and took his life in just a month from diagnosis. As his oldest son, I had to slowly watch him die while in hospice. I hope no one has to ever witness what I had to. PC can happen to anyone, at anytime. RIP E.J.M 9/3/17

For my brother, Jim

2021-05-14 14:23:14 UTC

My little brother, Jim Fetty of Buckhannon, WV, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on March 21, 2006, after months of misdiagnosis. He was just 36 years old. He passed away just 18 months later on October 4, 2007 at the age of 38. I made him a promise on that last day that I was going to do do something about this disease because no one else should have to suffer as he did. I miss him every single day.