Pancreatic cancer rocked Lisa Brester’s life when her mother, Carol, passed away from the disease at just 62 years old. […]
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Caregivers/Families
A Caregiver Finds Hope After Losing Her Parents
oct 4, 2018
Katy Keene would never have imagined that she would come face-to-face with pancreatic cancer twice in her life. She would […]
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The Zen of Caregiving: How I Lost and Found Myself
aug 21, 2018
Editor’s note: Keeva Segal has been a caregiver for his wife with pancreatic cancer and shared this story about his […]
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Spreading Hope on Epic Road Trip
aug 2, 2018
This summer, Lori and Terri are road tripping to more than 20 national parks across the United States. The trip […]
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Editor’s note: Jennifer de Leon, a caregiver for her father, gave an inspiring speech at PurpleStride Los Angeles in May. […]
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Caregiver Story: Norma Happle
may 31, 2018
Pancreatic cancer has completely changed our lives in exponential ways. Having your husband of 30 years and father of four […]
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Caregiver Story: Kathleen Duchateau
may 31, 2018
On August 4, 2016, my amazing husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer at the VERY young age of […]
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It Starts with Someone: Brenda Young
mar 27, 2018
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone – the reason we were compelled […]
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Caregiver Story: Pamela Dickerson
mar 19, 2018
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in October 2016. He has been through several treatments and has […]
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It Starts with Someone: Cally Adams
mar 7, 2018
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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Kelli Upshur has had two years of firsts. There’s, of course, the initial year of firsts: her first birthday party, […]
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Caregiver Tips: Staying Organized and In Control
nov 28, 2017
November is Caregiver Appreciation Month, and it goes without saying that caregivers are deeply appreciated for their selflessness. But in the midst […]
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I Demand Better for My Wife, a 15-Year Survivor
oct 19, 2017
Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicked off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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The valuable skill of adapting to change, with as much care and understanding as possible, is particularly important for every […]
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It Starts with Someone: Ginnie Jed
sep 6, 2017
Editor’s Note: Our weekly series continues with a story written by Ginnie Jed, whose husband passed away last year of […]
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Caregiver Story: Sue Alderson
jun 26, 2017
My husband Rich had been complaining for a few months about pain in his back. In addition, he was having […]
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Brave, inspiring, determined and unstoppable. These are the words that come to mind for Joe Heiden’s four young daughters when […]
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Remembering Zeus, My Four-Legged ‘Caregiver’
mar 13, 2017
“Everything happens for a reason, and Zeus came into my life for a big time reason,” Rick Asbridge of Green […]
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Remembering “Popsie” on Grandparents Day
sep 2, 2016
Today, in honor of National Grandparents Day, we share a story from Hannah Hammond of Milton, Ga., whose grandfather, Murray, […]
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Chuck Daly was an accomplished basketball coach, mentor and an inspiration in the professional sports arena. But to his daughter, […]
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Caregiver Story: Heather DeFevers
may 23, 2016
My now 64-year-old dad was diagnosed in February 2014 with stage III unresectable pancreatic cancer. This diagnosis came after many […]
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Caregiver Story: Julie Gurney
mar 8, 2016
My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on October 17, 2014. Of course, my entire family was shocked, terrified and […]
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Caregiver Story: Mary Ellen Miller
oct 31, 2014
My mother was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in November of 2013. The tumor had blocked her bile duct, resulting […]
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Caregiver Story: Marian Gary
oct 10, 2014
My husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer to the liver (stage 4) on April 28, 2014. He has received two […]
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It Starts with Someone: Katie Crane
oct 9, 2014
My superhero mother had always been my strongest advocate. It was my turn to be hers… After her passing I wanted to do more so I set out to make a big purple splash one day in November and that grew into a national movement now known as Purple for a Purpose.
Caregiver Story: Cara Starick
mar 7, 2014
My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on October 4, 2013, which was not what we were expecting to hear […]
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Caregiver Story: Laura Hain
jan 6, 2014
My name is Laura Hain and I am the daughter of a 12 year cancer survivor. This is the story […]
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Caregiver Story: Cathy Alexander
oct 7, 2013
My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at 78. She had been very healthy her whole life until then. She […]
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Caregiver Story: Juliette Guidara
jul 30, 2013
On July 3, 2008, eleven days before our first wedding anniversary, Frank was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Our world came […]
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Caregiver Story: Elizabeth Benton
may 3, 2013
Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I would like to share a story of hope with all of you. The […]
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Caregiver Story: Jodi Davila
mar 7, 2013
My mother, Mary Ann, was diagnosed on Monday, February 27, 2012. On February 8, 2013 she was cancer free. 2012 […]
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