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Has anyone survived pancreatic cancer?

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‘Pancreatic cancer is a wolf in sheep’s clothing because every early symptom can relate to ­common ailments such as ­dyspepsia, acid indigestion or backache,’ says David Tuveson, professor of pancreatic cancer medicine at the ­University of Cambridge and Cancer Research UK. read more

For stage IIA pancreatic cancer, the 5-year survival rate is about 7%. For stage IIB cancer, the 5-year survival rate is about 5%. The 5-year survival rate for stage III pancreatic cancer is about 3%. Stage IV pancreatic cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 1%. read more

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. That is the horrible thing about pancreatic cancer. Early detection is so difficult and unfortunately the survival rate is so low. I will pray for his comfort and well being. I feel so fortunate to have survived as long as I have, and at the same time feel compelled to reach out to others who have cancer. read more

The 5-year survival rate for stage III pancreatic cancer is about 3%. Stage IV pancreatic cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 1%. Still, there are often treatment options available for people with this stage of cancer. read more

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