The Memphis-based nonprofit Kosten Foundation announced last week it will provide $175,000 in funding to three pancreatic cancer research programs. The funds will go to.
Family devastated after grandad s heartburn is pancreatic cancer and he s given six months to live
Brave Pat Dolan decided to turn down doctor s options to extend life and refused chemotherapy before his death.
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Pat with wedding belle Lorna in 1996 (Image: Hamilton Advertiser)
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Family of South Lanarkshire grandad who died from pancreatic cancer say he chose to live life to the full
Pat Dolan was aged 64 when he was diagnosed with the deadliest common form of cancer in Scotland, with tragically low survival rates.
Pat with wedding belle Lorna in 1996 (Image: EKN)
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Robyn Hobson is the picture of positivity.
To start 2020, 29-year-old Robyn Hobson was named Teacher of the Year at her school. Five months later, she was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer.
But the fourth grade math and science teacher refuses to let that get her down.
“I want to bring a positive voice to this disease,” she said.
She’s teaming up with local Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers to do that by sharing her story and positivity – and raising awareness of the disease through social media and community events.
In May, Robyn had gone to the doctor with some side pain and nausea that wouldn’t go away. “I felt pretty normal, and the doctors told me I was in great shape and great health and they didn’t think anything major was wrong.”