News and Stories About Patient Legacy Story
Clinical Trial Is Key Component of Coach’s Game Plan
A sports quote became the rallying cry for an Ohio teacher and coach fighting pancreatic cancer.
PanCAN Mourns the Death of Alex Trebek
We join the world in mourning the death of Alex Trebek, who had stage IV pancreatic cancer. The longtime host […]
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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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Rock ‘n’ Roll Community, PanCAN Mourn the Loss of Frankie Banali, Iconic Heavy Metal Drummer
Rock ‘n’ roll has lost an icon, and the pancreatic cancer community lost a friend and passionate supporter. Frankie Banali, […]
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Element47’s Legacy for Friend and Bandmate Keeps the Music Playing
Editor’s Note: In celebration of International Friendship Day, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network highlights an enduring connection. Matt Bencke lost […]
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PanCAN Mourns Death of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) joins the world in mourning the death of civil rights icon John Lewis to […]
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Maurice Bason: Advocate, Leader, Friend
Passionate advocate. Dedicated volunteer. Beloved community member. Often seen decked out in purple, Maurice Bason was a walking billboard for […]
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Grandfather Finds Hope Through Clinical Trial
Editor’s note: Sadly, Adrian Sorrell passed away in June 2020. We are grateful he allowed his story to be shared. […]
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Brotherly Love and the Ultimate Connection
Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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Survivor Uses Know Your Tumor and Chooses Clinical Trial
Editor’s note: Sadly, Gina passed away in January 2021. We are so grateful she shared her story to inspire and […]
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A Survivor Lives to Be Their Sunshine
Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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Young Father Vows to Fight the Disease for His Sons
Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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34-year-old Survivor Responds Well to Targeted Therapy
Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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Family and Friends Stride in Honor of Faithful Advocate
Franco Juricic was a force to be reckoned with. His commitment to his family, his faith and his purple family […]
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PanCAN Friend, Volunteer, Advocate Passes Away of Pancreatic Cancer
Lupe Romero, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer, advocate and inspiration to many pancreatic cancer survivors, died of complications related to the […]
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‘Contacting PanCAN Was the Best Thing I Did’
Editor’s note: Sadly, Gail Bamer died in July 2019. We are grateful to her for allowing her story to be […]
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Three Family Members with Cancer Fight for Each Other
Editor’s note: Bruce Hill died of pancreatic cancer in January 2019, but we share his story here in hopes that […]
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Loving My Scars: A Survivor’s Reflection
Editor’s note: Pancreatic cancer survivor Lupe Romero’s scars from her Whipple procedure and related surgeries were a form of empowerment […]
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Dedicated PanCAN Survivor Council Member Passes Away but His Legacy Will Live On
Larry Clark, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer, dedicated advocate, founding member of the PanCAN Survivor Council, and retired Rancho Palos Verdes, […]
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