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Caregiver Story: Lindsay Hochsprung
Four years ago, my mom, the strongest woman I know, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I became her warrior. I […]
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A “Chief Caregiver” Shares Her Story
Lauryn Poston on life after leaving a full-time job to be her mom’s caregiver.
Ulhas: What to Do After a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: Today on the blog, caregiver Ulhas Subramaniam shares what he found to be most important and helpful in […]
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And the Winner Is…
PanCAN celebrates the recipient of the first Carol Kulok Award for Compassion
Carol Kulok never had the chance to meet Sheehan AlRabie, but if she had, she would have been one of […]
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On Caregivers Day, PanCAN Supporter’s Personal Essay Featured in Newsweek
It’s National Caregivers Day, and PanCAN supporter Lauren Postyn, who is a fulltime caregiver for her mother, a pancreatic cancer […]
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From Childhood Crush to Marriage Decades Later, Love Endures Despite Cancer
Their story started in a black-and-white photo. He had just turned 4, and she was still 3. It was Lewis […]
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Mother-Daughter Duo Raises Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer in the Black Community
Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing inspiring stories from our community to pay tribute to those […]
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Husband and Wife Find Hope and Support Through PanCAN: Frank and Kelly Land
Editor’s note: Sadly, Frank Land passed away in November 2020. We hope his story will continue to provide hope and […]
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Honoring Love Through Giving
Bob and Eileen Williams of Brunswick, Ohio, met when a friend set them up on a blind date. That one […]
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A Grateful Daughter’s Message on Father’s Day
Editor’s note: Enjoy our series of stories this week celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s […]
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Patient Central Supports Caregiver During Pandemic
When Debbie Liang called the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Central recently, she was quite anxious. Liang’s husband, Jack, […]
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A Pancreatic Cancer Caregiver’s Personal Journey
Editor’s Note: In honor of Caregiver Appreciation Day, we asked PanCAN’s Survivor & Caregiver Network member Sue Alderson, who has […]
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What Brian Learned When Caring for His Wife
Editor’s note: During Caregiver Appreciation Month, we honor the challenging but important role of pancreatic cancer caregivers by sharing the […]
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Meet a Research Grantee: Yuan Chen, PhD
Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 research grants, awarded through a competitive, peer-review process. Now we’d […]
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Jewelry Inspires Daughter’s Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
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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A Caregiver Finds Hope After Losing Her Parents
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
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
This summer, Lori and Terri are road tripping to more than 20 national parks across the United States. The trip […]
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Caregiver Story: When We Felt Like Giving Up, PanCAN Gave Us Hope
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
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
On August 4, 2016, my amazing husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer at the VERY young age of […]
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Caregiver Story: Pamela Dickerson
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in October 2016. He has been through several treatments and has […]
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How Cancer Changed One Senator’s Perspective
There is no manual for grief. That’s a lesson Senator Josh McKoon learned after doctors diagnosed his mom, Sharon, with pancreatic […]
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