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What we do
The Seena Magowitz Foundation unites Patients & Caregivers with Medical Rockstars at World Class Institutions so they can continue to survive and thrive.
We invite you to join our online community at pancreaticcancersos.org. Virtual meetings take place on the second, third and fourth Monday of each month, offering tailored support for the newly diagnosed as well as caregivers and our broader community of patients and survivors.
It is a dedicated approach focusing on wellness, hope, and inspiration. We are committed to helping our members heal and thrive in every respect – from the physical to the emotional and everything in between.
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WARRIOR STORIES
Kay Kays: A 31-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
One of the longest-living pancreatic cancer survivors, Kay first began battling the deadly disease back in 1994, after suffering severe back pains. Initially, she was thrilled to find out she wasn’t dealing with gallstones, but her joy was short-lived. She soon learned, thanks to the help of some diligent interns, that she had pancreatic cancer. Likening the diagnosis to “getting hit by a freight train,” she had little time to let the news sink in before finding out she was a candidate for the Whipple procedure, which involved, as she put it, an “extensive re-plumbing of the digestive system.”
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UPCOMING EVENTS
STeppin’ UP against Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Arizona
Join us in Arizona for the Annual Steppin Up Against Pancreatic Cancer walk November 1st.
Join us on November 1, 2025 as we take bold steps toward hope at the Second Annual Steppin’ Up Against Pancreatic Cancer Walk, a powerful community event hosted at ASU’s Mountain America Stadium. Last year, we collectively walked over 1 million steps in honor of those affected by pancreatic cancer, raising critical awareness and funding for research in partnership with HonorHealth.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION
We are Patient-Centric, providing a direct line to personalized care, support and hope to those affected with Pancreatic Cancer
For 23 years, the Seena Magowitz Foundation has been a beacon of hope for thousands of families affected by pancreatic cancer. Weʼve provided crucial support to patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones, helping them lead better, longer lives and offer hope in what often feels like a hopeless situation following a diagnosis.
OUR ROSTER OF ROCKSTARS
Douglas B. Evans MD, FACS
Chair of Department of Surgery Medical College of Wisconsin
Erkut Borazanci, MD, MS
Leader of The Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium HonorHealth Research Institute
Jen Jen Yeh, MD
North Carolina School of Medicine Division of Surgical Oncology
Daniel Von Hoff, MD, FACP
TGen Executive Vice President Molecular Medicine Division
Peter Hosein, MD
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Miami Health
Susan Tsai, MD, MHS, FACS
Chief of Surgical Oncology Ohio State James Cancer Hospital
Where do I turn to next? don't worry, We're here to help.
We know a diagnosis can be scary, but stay calm. The Seena Magowitz Foundation provides a direct line to personalized care, support and hope to those affected with pancreatic cancer. If you would like to speak with someone immediately, call us at 1-(808)-500-5020 or email us info@seenamagowitzfoundation.org.