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Living Hope
by LivingHope2055
Hear from the people actually living with pancreatic cancer for inspiration and education about this deadly disease.
Episodes
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How AI Can Help You Navigate a Cancer Diagnosis Without Replacing Your Doctor
In Part 1 of “How AI Can Help You Navigate a Cancer Diagnosis Without Replacing Your Doctor,” Dr. Michael Turken joins Living Hope to discuss why patients and caregivers are turning to AI during cancer care, how to ask better health questions, where AI can be helpful, and where it can fall short....
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10 Years of Let’s Win: Turning Information Into Hope
It was a meaningful look back at 10 years of progress, empowerment, and hope—and an inspiring look ahead at what the next decade may bring for Let’s Win and the pancreatic cancer community. Congratulations to the entire Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer family on 10 incredible years! #LivingHope...
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The Baylor Strong Project: Helping Families Navigate Pancreatic Cancer
Ashley Baylor, founder of The Baylor Strong Project, a platform supporting pancreatic cancer caregivers through education, community, and practical resources. Inspired by her own experience caring for her father, Ashley has created tools including the CareGuide app, Caregiver’s Corner newsletter,...
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The Patient, the Doctor & AI: A New Partnership
Burt Rosen returns to Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer to continue our conversation—this time focusing on how artificial intelligence is changing the patient experience. Burt shares how he uses AI to better understand medical records and scan results, track symptoms, prepare for...
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Daraxonrasib: New Hope, New Questions for Pancreatic Cancer
Tori Larrick, Associate Director of Patient Services at PanCAN, joined Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer to discuss the growing excitement surrounding daraxonrasib, what emerging treatments may mean for patients, how patients can advocate for themselves and explore treatment…
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Know Your Risk: The Power of Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection
Nisha Patel, Nurse Practitioner at Hoag Family Cancer Institute, joins Living Hope to discuss pancreatic cancer risk, early detection, and the importance of screening for individuals with a strong family history or inherited genetic mutations. She explains who may qualify for high-risk...
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A Nurse Practitioner’s Calling in Pancreatic Cancer Care
Dallas Rose Gallagher, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP, is a Pancreatic Cancer Nurse Practitioner III at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. Inspired in part by the loss of her father to metastatic pancreatic cancer, Dallas specializes in pancreatic cancer care and leads both an independent diagnostic clinic…
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Going for the Home Run: A Story of Hope, Courage, and Survivorship
On this episode of Living Hope we welcomed long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Michelle Hackbarth. Diagnosed in 2001, Michelle shared her extraordinary journey of faith, perseverance, and hope. More than two decades later, she continues to inspire others with her message that hope is powerful,...
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When the Scientist Becomes the Patient
After spending more than 40 years developing medicines and leading clinical trials involving Gemzar, Dr. Martin Hynes never imagined he would become a pancreatic cancer patient himself. In this episode of Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer, Dr. Hynes shares his unexpected diagnosis,...
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Just Be: Finding Hope, Adventure, and Purpose Through Cancer
Burt Rosen shares his journey living with stage IV pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) and renal cell carcinoma. He discusses his treatment experience, the growing role of integrative oncology and evidence-based complementary therapies in supporting quality of life, and how artificial...
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Could a New Approach to Chemotherapy Change the Future of Pancreatic Cancer?
Dr. Kessler, a member of City of Hope's multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer team, joins us on Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer to discuss innovative approaches to pancreatic cancer treatment, including the RenovoCath. We also explore the importance of collaborative, team-based…
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The Unspoken Side of Survivorship
Pancreatic cancer survivor Thom Mrozek joins us once again on Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the realities of long-term survivorship. Together with host Roberta Luna, Thom shares personal experiences, insights, and lessons learned...
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Informed, Protected, Empowered: Navigating Clinical Trials
In this episode of Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer, we continue the conversation with Megan Liles from March 5 with a thoughtful and reassuring look at what patients can expect when considering a clinical trial. From understanding the informed consent process to navigating...
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Beyond the Diagnosis: The Emotional Journey of Pancreatic Cancer
In this episode of Living Hope, we are joined by Ana Karen Gonzalez from PanCAN Patient Services to discuss the emotional impact of pancreatic cancer on patients, survivors, and caregivers. Together we explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and scanxiety, while...
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Clinical Trials Explained: Breaking Myths, Building Hope
Megan Liles, a clinical research professional with over 28 years of experience, joins Living Hope to discuss how clinical trials work and why they are essential to advancing cancer treatments. She shares insights on improving access to research and helping patients and physicians better…
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Robotics, Sequencing, and Hope: Advances in Pancreatic & HPB Cancer Surgery
In this episode of Living Hope, we welcome Dr. Lavanya Yohanathan a highly respected Hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon (HPB) who specializes in caring for patients with pancreatic, liver, and biliary cancers. Dr. Yohanathan brings deep expertise in some of the most complex areas of HPB care…
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Can Pancreatic Cancer Become a Curable Disease?
In this episode of Living Hope, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Rakeman, Vice President of Research at the Lustgarten Foundation, who leads the Foundation’s efforts to advance early detection, prevention, and treatment with the goal of making pancreatic cancer a curable disease. Dr. Rakeman breaks…
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A Phone call brings new hope
We kick off Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month with Nick Pifani — husband, father, marathon runner, and survivor of Stage III inoperable pancreatic cancer. Nick shares how his symptoms led to a shocking diagnosis, his experience with chemo and radiation, and the emotional moment he learned his…
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Hope has to have a Plan
Rob Panacci—pancreatic cancer survivor and advocate, sharing how his journey is evolving into a new chapter: the launch of “the novi foundation for cures,” a foundation and program to expand access, innovation, and collaboration in pancreatic cancer. This episode was just the introduction. The…
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Is Hope on the Horizon for Pancreatic Cancer Patients?
Kerri Kaplan, President and CEO of the Lustgarten Foundation, the world’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. Under her leadership, Lustgarten has helped drive major breakthroughs — from the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer to advances in early detection…
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What is Cancer Ghosting?
“Cancer ghosting” describes what happens when friends, coworkers, or even family members withdraw after someone’s cancer diagnosis — not always disappearing completely, but creating painful distance when connection is needed most. Only on OC Talk Radio. #LivingHopePodcast #PanCAN #CancerGhosting...
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From Trials to Hope: A New Approach to Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Shaun Bagai, CEO of RenovoRx, joined us to discuss an innovative approach delivering chemo directly to pancreatic tumors. By targeting the cancer more precisely, this treatment may reduce side effects and improve quality of life. We explored how this approach could transform treatment for those...
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Genetics, Genomics & Research: The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection
In the final episode of our special 3-part Living Hope series with Hoag Family Cancer Institute, we welcome Dr. Sourat Darabi, Director of Precision Oncology at Hoag. She takes us inside the world of genomics and research, showing how science is uncovering new ways to detect pancreatic cancer...
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Pancreatic cancer early detection and high-risk programs
On this episode of Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer, we welcome Dr. Michael Demeure, Medical Director of Precision Medicine at Hoag Family Cancer Institute. Dr. Demeure explains how precision medicine—using DNA sequencing to identify genetic drivers of cancer—can help doctors…
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What Should You Know About Pancreatitis and Its Connection to Pancreatic Cancer?
On this episode of Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer, we welcome Rohail Hameed, Patient Services Manager at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Rohail brings over five years of experience supporting patients and caregivers through PanCAN’s helpline and clinical trial...
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Is Pancreatic Cancer in Your Genes? Understanding Risk, Testing, and Early Detection
On this episode of Living Hope, we explore the Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer with genetic counselor Chelsey Torres. We discuss the main types of pancreatic cancer, the difference between hereditary, familial, and sporadic cases, and why genetic testing is so important for those with a strong…
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Can Humor Really Help Heal from Cancer?
Absolutely—and Wendy Hammers is living proof. In this uplifting episode, comedian and 10-year pancreatic cancer survivor Wendy Hammers shares how humor, early diagnosis, and a blend of Western and Eastern healing helped her face cancer with courage and joy. She reflects on her mindset shift, the...
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Summer safety meets early detection
Debbie Soldano a seasoned nurse practitioner with over 25 years of oncology experience, shares pancreatic cancer prevention, patient care, and summer wellness tips. Debbie shares her personal connection to the disease through the loss of her sister, giving heartfelt insight into the emotional...
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From Shadow on the Scan to Thriver, Advocate, Inspiration – Gerri Weiner’s Journey
We’re honored to share the story of Gerri Weiner, a three-year pancreatic cancer thriver. Diagnosed unexpectedly after a routine CT scan revealed a shadow on her pancreas, Gerri’s journey reminds us of the power of early detection. Eight years before her diagnosis, Gerri’s father was diagnosed…
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Can Early Detection Change the Outcome of Pancreatic Cancer?
In this episode, we welcome Ken Miller, a stage 1 pancreatic cancer survivor diagnosed less than a year ago—one of the earliest diagnoses we've featured. Ken shares how subtle signs like rising blood sugar and digestive issues led to a critical second opinion that changed everything. He opens up...
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How Did Wes Semple Turn a Diagnosis into a Mission?
In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, Living Hope kicks off June with pancreatic cancer survivor and former educator Wes Semple. After a shocking diagnosis in 2005, Wes underwent emergency surgery and grueling treatment—but survival was only the beginning. In this episode, Wes shares how he...
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The Hidden Link: Diabetes, Hormones & Pancreatic Cancer
We continue the conversation on the link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes with Dr. Afreen Shariff, who explains the vital role hormone specialists play in symptom management and care coordination. Dr Shariff also introduces Citrus Oncology, her virtual platform offering endocrine support...
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How Can the 19th Annual Hirshberg Symposium Empower Patients and Caregivers?
The Symposium empowers Patients and Caregivers by offering cutting-edge insights on surgical advancements, practical guidance on nutrition and mindfulness, and real-life perspectives from survivors and caregivers. The 19th Annual Hirshberg Symposium empowers patients and caregivers with the...
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Clinical Trials: Busting Myths and Fueling Innovation
Clinical trials aren’t a last resort—they’re a pathway to better treatments and new hope. In this episode of Living Hope, guest Robert Panacci joins us to dispel common myths about clinical trials. We also explore how venture capital funding is driving innovation and accelerating breakthroughs in...
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More Than Sugar: The Overlooked Warning Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
On this episode of Living Hope, we explore the powerful connection between diabetes and pancreatic cancer with Dr. Afreen Shariff (Citrus Oncology, Duke University) and Cindy Gavin (Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer) Topics include: 🔹 Diabetes as a warning sign 🔹 Overlapping symptoms & delayed...
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Beating the Odds with Community, Advocacy, and Hope
Gary Fong, a retired automotive executive, passionate and dedicated advocate who has been living with pancreatic cancer for over eight years. Diagnosed in 2016, Gary shares his journey through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, as well as the critical role of community support in helping him...
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Emergency Preparedness for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
In this episode of Living Hope, we explore the critical topic of emergency preparedness for pancreatic cancer patients, with a special focus on natural disasters like wildfires. Guest, Alejandra Alvarez, Associate Director, Patient Services, Research and Education with the Pancreatic Cancer…
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Navigating Wildfire Crisis & Advancing Pancreatic Cancer Research
Wildfires in LA County are taking a heavy toll, with historic blazes impacting areas like Pacific Palisades and Eaton. Emergency preparedness is critical—especially for cancer patients who need grab-and-go kits (meds, records, contacts) and N95 masks to combat poor air quality. Meanwhile…
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How Can Advocacy and Research Drive Progress in Pancreatic Cancer?
January is Clinical Awareness Month on Living Hope, survivor *Robert Panacci joined us to discuss clinical trials, cancer research funding, and the power of advocacy. Together, we tackled misconceptions, government accountability, and the urgent need for early detection in pancreatic cancer. "As...
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Empowering Advocacy: Teona Ducre's Journey with Pancreatic Cancer
Teona Ducre is a pancreatic cancer survivor who uses her personal journey to raise awareness about the disease, particularly within the Black community. Diagnosed in 2016, she empowers individuals to advocate for themselves and emphasizes the importance of early detection. As a member of PanCAN’s...
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Healing Through Nutrition and Breathwork: Andrea O'Donnell's Guide for the Cancer Journey
Nourishing Wellness: Eating Healthy on the Cancer Journey with Nutritional Therapy and Breathwork Facilitator Andrea O'Donnell
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Diane Simeone's Revolutionary Approach to Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Diane Simeone, a leader in the field of pancreatic cancer research currently serves as the Director of the Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Simeone founded (PRECEDE) the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Consortium. Dr Simeone shares her insights into the challenges and...
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Celebrating Resilience: Charles Czajkowski's Inspiring Journey on OC Talk Radio
During the month of June, OC Talk Radio's program "Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer" acknowledges the hardships that survivors endure and celebrates their strength and resilience. Meet our featured survivor Charles Czajkowski, a remarkable six-year pancreatic cancer survivor who...
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Camille's Crusade: A Passionate Advocate in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time dedicated to honoring cancer survivors, offering hope to those newly diagnosed, supporting their families, and engaging the community. During the month of June, OC Talk Radio's program "Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer" acknowledges…
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National Cancer Survivor Month on OC Talk Radio Honors Rob Panacci
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time dedicated to honoring cancer survivors, offering hope to those newly diagnosed, supporting their families, and engaging the community. During the month of June, OC Talk Radio's program "Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer" acknowledges…
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A camp for kids dealing with their parents cancer diagnosis
Join us as we talk with Ariya Selvakumar and Haley Kamola, Co-Directors of the Kesem Chapter at Chapman University. Kesem is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting children through and beyond a parent’s cancer diagnosis. With over 120 college chapters nationwide, Kesem provides free,...
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Empowerment & Hope: Navigating Patient Care with Mary Mickelson, PanCAN Case Manager
Mary Mickelson is a Case Manager I at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Mary is passionate about ensuring that patients and caregivers receive all the information they need to be empowered and make informed decisions. On Living Hope, we discuss helping to get patients on the right...
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What is a High Risk Pancreatic Cancr Clinic?
Dr. Raymond Wadlow is the Director of the High Risk Pancreatic Cancer Clinic, which focuses on early detection and prevention for individuals at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer. This clinic is part of the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium, an international effort to...
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The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer
Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer host Roberta Luna and her husband Vic, recap the recent PurpleStride event at the Honda Center. This was the 16th such event in Orange County and is known as "the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer." Anaheim Ducks Goalie Coach Sudarshan…
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Where can you learn about pancreatic cancer, ask questions and connect with Survivors?
Amy Reiss, Director of Patient Programs with the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research joined Living Hope to talk about the 18th Annual Hirshberg Symposium taking place on April 13 at UCLA Luskin Conference Center. Symposium topics include the latest in pancreatic cancer care…
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