Surviving Pancreatic Cancer at 50 | Milwaukee News

Against all odds, Tom Massnick, a pancreatic cancer survivor, celebrates his 50th wedding anniversary — a milestone he once thought impossible. Diagnosed in 2022 during his wife’s doctor’s visit, Tom endured extreme weight loss, a partial lung removal, and over 14 procedures while battling the disease that kills 87% of patients within five years. Now four years later, his scans are clear, and he credits survival to clinical trials and care from Froedtert doctors. Active with the Seena Magowitz Foundation, Tom is set to speak at their annual meeting in Milwaukee, sharing his story to ignite hope for others facing this devastating illness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76e2cf2e366e5345