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Inspirational Stories

Click here for personal stories by survivors, loved ones of survivors, friends and supporters.

Click here to listen to The New York Times Patient Voices: Pancreatic Cancer

Tips From Survivors

You didn't want to hear the "C" word…you have a sick feeling in your stomach…you may want to cry…you want to deny that this is the diagnosis. These are all natural reactions. Allow yourself to feel these feelings. However, once you have gotten over the initial shock, how can you effectively and efficiently help yourself? Click here to learn more.

How To Help If You're Friends or Family. Tips from a survivor on providing support to a family facing a cancer diagnosis.

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