I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer by chance by my local internist. I had a “tummy ache” which was very unusual for me, so I had to check it out. […]
Judith Celebrates her Cancer Recovery at the LA Cancer Challenge
A celebration of my first-place gold medal win at the LA Cancer Challenge on October 23, 2022. For those who have been sharing my 2-year Pancreatic cancer recovery, I wanted […]
Jay Channels His Journey and Luck into Support for Others
My cancer story begins at the end of December 2012 when I was back East at my best friend’s father’s house. Growing up I spent a lot of time in […]
A Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Tradition
Reagan Ferris was just three years old when her father, Eric, passed away after a 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer at just 41 years old. Now a senior in high […]
President of UCLA Health named Honorary Medical Co-Chair at the 25th LA Cancer Challenge
It is a privilege to welcome Johnese Spisso, MPA, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System to serve as the Honorary Medical Co-Chair at the 25th […]
Vice Chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences to serve as Honorary Medical Chair at the 25th LA Cancer Challenge
As the Hirshberg Foundation and the LA Cancer Challenge commemorate 25 years of advancing research and providing patient services for the pancreatic cancer community, we are grateful to partner with […]