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Pancreatic Cancer Patient Stories

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    Ronald Schnell

    In October 2005, Ronald Schnell's wife couldn't take it anymore. Her husband was jaundiced, losing weight without effort, and experiencing other digestive issues. "Ronald had just retired and we had a lot to look forward to," said Catherine. "I was very concerned something was seriously wrong." It was.

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  • Philip Shupe

    Philip Shupe

    Phil Shupe, director of pre-owned car sales for Tom Masano Auto Group in Reading, Pennsylvania, prides himself on being especially up front, honest and forthcoming, although he admits that within the last 5 years, he has truly enjoyed getting to know each customer personally. That's because 5 years ago, a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer taught Phil the important lesson of how fragile life is.

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  • Janet Williams

    Janet Williams

    Janet Williams absolutely loves being a grandmother. In her own words she explained, "I love my grandkids to pieces." Family has always been important to Janet, married for 51 years and the mother of 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

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  • Roger Yates

    Roger Yates

    Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm - (Involving Entire Pancreas)

    Roger Yates was no stranger to pancreatitis, a condition that results in an inflamed or infected pancreas. Roger had been treated for pancreatitis in 2004 and again in 2005, but never expected it to turn cancerous. When his local doctor in Delaware finally sent him to Fox Chase Cancer for further testing, Roger had a feeling that his doctor knew something that he didn't. "He probably didn't want to be the bearer of bad news," said Roger. "So he left that job to the experts at Fox Chase."

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