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Marathon Goddess, Julie Weiss Raises One Million Dollars for Pancreatic Cancer Research

March 15, 2023

Ten years ago, Julie Weiss finished her journey of 52 marathons in 52 weeks, in a quest to raise one million dollars for pancreatic cancer research and became known as […]

Filed Under: Foundation News, Get Inspired, Hirshberg Training Team, Never Give Up, News

New Podcast from 19-year Survivor Offers Hope

June 24, 2021

Since her diagnosis with an inoperable pancreatic tumor 19 years ago, Roberta Luna has embarked on many new adventures. From her first half-marathon, to her first tattoo to her first […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, News, Patient Tools

Lessons Learned on a Path to Wellness

June 21, 2021

By Laura Metzger My journey began eight years ago. I experienced an acute epigastric episode of diarrhea and vomiting for eight hours. It was a red flag. I had just […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

Living Hope, a 19-year Survivor Story

June 21, 2021

By Roberta Luna I am a wife, a mother, a bit of a thrill-seeker, an advocate, a volunteer and as of April 1, 2021, a nineteen-year pancreatic cancer survivor, with […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

Celebrating a 13-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor for Father’s Day

June 1, 2021

Steven, a husband, father and medical professor, shares his story as a patient and a long-term pancreatic cancer survivor. At the time of diagnosis, his son and daughter were in […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

A Second Chance at Life after a Whipple

December 3, 2020

Pancreatic cancer survivor of nearly 4 years, Jennifer Keller, shares her journey of an unimaginable new reality and how she’s found happiness and gratitude in living a longer life post-Whipple.

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

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