#583 Pancreatic Cancer in the Rearview Mirror - Featuring Rich Marquez

Rich Marquez, AKA “Pono,” was diagnosed with stage 3+ pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis where only 15-20% of patients are even eligible for the life-saving Whipple procedure. Through what he calls a series of miracles, strong medical care, unwavering faith, a disciplined approach to nutrition and prehab, and constant care and encouragement from his wife, Rich not only endured the strongest preventive treatments with virtually no side effects, he kept living. Two weeks after finishing 12 rounds of chemotherapy infusions, he was on a plane to Hawaii to play softball. Months later, Rich was competing at the Huntsman World Senior Games, where the team earned a bronze medal. Today, his labs are clear, he’s cancer-free, and he’s preparing to take the field again. This year, Rich’s team gave him the nickname “Pono,” a Hawaiian word and name meaning righteousness, balance, and integrity, and he wears the name with honor. Send us Fan Mail