Patient Stories

In the realm of cancer battles, pancreatic cancer stands as one of the most formidable foes. Its stealthy onset and aggressive nature make it a particularly challenging adversary. Yet, amidst this struggle, there are beacons of hope – survivors who defy the odds and share their journeys to inspire others. The Seena Magowitz Foundation has chronicled several such stories, offering insights into the battles, victories, and the relentless spirit of pancreatic cancer warriors.

Darrell Berman

Diagnosed Early, Darrell Berman Reaches Five Years Without Detectable Cancer

Terry McCoy

Eight Years After a Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Terry McCoy Shows No Evidence of Disease

Bruce Whistance

Given Six Months to Live and Sent to Hospice, Bruce Whistance Is Now a Four-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

Laura Grant

Laura Grant Trusted Her Instincts & Became an 8-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

Nate Nathanson

14-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Alan “Nate” Nathanson Speaks on Survival, Gratitude & The Gift of Time

Michael Francis

Michael Francis: Story of a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

Kay Kays

Kay Kays is a 32-Year Survivor: The World’s Longest Survivor of Pancreatic Cancer

Annette Jindra

For 4-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Annette Jindra, Early Detection & Prompt Action Made the Difference

Jeff Vanderkin

Initially Deemed “Inoperable” & “Incurable,” Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Jeff Vanderkin is Now One-Year Post-Surgery

Michael Fitzpatrick

After Losing His Mother to Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, Michael Fitzpatrick Is Now a 25-Year Survivor of the Same Condition

Lia Wu

For Lia Wu, Speaking Up & Self-Advocating May Have Saved Her Life

Annie Nichols

From Caregiver to Pancreatic Cancer Survivor: Annie Nichols’ Story

Tracy Weiser

Diagnosed With Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer Ahead of Her 60th Birthday, Tracy Weiser Now Shows No Evidence of Disease

Dawn Keeler

Dawn Keeler Faced a “One-in-a-Million” Cancer Diagnosis with Courage, Candor

Paul Suntup

Living with Acinar Cell Carcinoma: How One Man Turned a Rare Diagnosis into Hope

Kelley Fox

Longtime Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Kelley Fox Talks Treatment, “Survivor’s Guilt” & Learning to Accept What One Can & Can’t Control

Robert Panacci

Advocacy Born From Adversity: Robert Panacci’s Story

Craig Adelman

Early Detection & Daily Exercise Helped Craig Adelman Get Ahead of Pancreatic Cancer

Wendy Hammers

For 10-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Wendy Hammers, Laugh Lines Are a Lifeline

Tim Ashe

Tenacity, Self-Advocacy Helped Tim Ashe Navigate Pancreatic Cancer

Liz Behling

Back in the Driver’s Seat: Liz Behling’s Story of Strength, Survival & Starting Over After Pancreatic Cancer

Doug Quesinberry

Faith, Family & Follow-Through: How 8-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Doug Quesenberry Fought Hard & Found Healing

Richard Weltsch

Given a 0.05% Chance of Survival in 1992, Richard Weltsch Marks 33 Years Cancer-Free

Theresa Stern Valentic

Two Generations, One Fight: 18-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Theresa Valentic Overcame the Same Condition Her Mother Did Decades Earlier