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Pancreatic cancer survivor grateful for Pancreatic Cancer Canada’s support programs

Pancreatic cancer survivor grateful for Pancreatic Cancer Canada’s support programs Sandra Mahne was being treated for kidney stones but when she woke up with yellow skin and eyes on the morning of June 7, 2023, she knew that something wasn’t right. She called her...
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Spotlight: Joel and Debrah Weiss

Spotlight: Joel and Debrah Weiss

Oct 25, 2021

In the fall of 2015, Joel Weiss started experiencing pain in his mid-back. It persisted enough that he reached out to his doctor, who ordered an ultrasound and bloodwork. The results revealed that his lipase count, which measures a protein created in the pancreas, was sky-high. “Most people don’t know anything about the pancreas except that it’s involved in diabetes,” Joel said. “My first thought was, ‘my God, I have cancer.’”

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Spotlight: Dr. Shiva Jayaraman

Spotlight: Dr. Shiva Jayaraman

Jun 23, 2021

Dr. Shiva Jayaraman speaks to PCC about beginning recruitment for the NeoPancONE trial at St. Joseph’s Health Centre and how he grew one of Canada’s highest-volume pancreatic cancer treatment programs.

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Webinar: What You Need to Know About Wills

Webinar: What You Need to Know About Wills

Mar 24, 2021

With so much to consider, we know creating or updating your will can be a daunting task. That’s why we asked Certified Executor Advisor Walter Viner to share some important advice with our community in a special webinar.

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The Stage II Project

PCC Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Capobianco, shares her experience with stage II thyroid cancer alongside the experiences of stage II pancreatic cancer patients, raising awareness for the vast difference between a highly treatable cancer and the world’s toughest.

SIIP Chapter Seven: Prognosis

Chapter Seven: PrognosisThursday, June 30, 2022   A couple weeks ago I had my radiation therapy, which involved two consecutive days of injections from my doctor, followed by the last major aspect of my thyroid cancer treatment: receiving my single dose of...
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Chapter Six: Symptom Management

Chapter Six: Side Effects and Symptom ManagementMonday, June 6, 2022   I am in the process of preparing for my upcoming radiation treatment, which will happen this week. While the concept of taking a pill to eliminate any remaining cancerous thyroid tissue sounds...
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SIIP: Caregiving During Covid

Caregiving During CovidMonday, May 2, 2022   After several weeks of waiting, I finally received the pathology results from my thyroid, which thankfully indicated that the cancer had not spread. It was truly a relief after all that time waiting through the delays...
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Chapter Five: Chemo and Radiation

Chapter Five: Chemotherapy and RadiationMonday, April 11, 2022   It has been over five weeks and I am still waiting for my pathology results, which continue to be delayed because of Covid. While the not-knowing weighs heavily on me, I am still working, traveling,...
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Worry While We Wait

Worry While We WaitMonday, March 28, 2022   It has been just over three weeks since my thyroidectomy. I was able to go home the day after my surgery with some pain medication and simple instructions to stay out the shower for 24 hours and to try not to speak for...
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Chapter Four: When Surgery is an Option

Chapter Four: When Surgery is an OptionTuesday, March 8, 2022   Late last week I was finally able to have the balance of my thyroid surgically removed. My surgeon performed a partial thyroidectomy, which removed the rest of my thyroid. It was a very safe, short...
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Current Barriers to Cancer Care

Current Barriers to Cancer CareTuesday, February 22, 2022   About a week ago I was scheduled to get an MRI as part of my regular screening for breast cancer recurrence. However, for the third week in a row, protests against vaccine mandates dominated the downtown...
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Chapter Three: The Importance of Second Opinions

Chapter Three: The Importance of Second OpinionsTuesday, February 8, 2022   My oncologist next said I needed to see an endocrinologist to discuss options.  I didn’t want to have that discussion as I knew which option I wanted.  I wanted to have the...
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Chapter Two: Driving Their Diagnosis

Chapter Two: Driving Their DiagnosisWednesday, January 26, 2022   Before the holidays I shared about the vigilant monitoring that led to my thyroid cancer diagnosis. Concurrent with chronicling my own stage II cancer journey, I am eager to share the experiences...
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My Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

My Thyroid Cancer DiagnosisFriday, December 16, 2021   As more people hear about my recent thyroid cancer diagnosis, I have been asked how it was discovered. In a routine physical five and a half years ago, my GP detected an abnormality in my mammogram that led...
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Moving Forward – Richard Dri

After losing his wife to cancer, financial planner Richard Dri began using his professional expertise to help widows and widowers plan for the future and find financial security. We are pleased to share this series of articles by Richard to provide some direction to those who have lost a partner to this devastating disease. 

Richard Dri: Retirement Planning for Widows and Widowers

Retirement Advice for Widows and Widowers The death of my wife Mary meant the loss of my best friend and the end of many of my retirement plans and goals. During the first few months after becoming a widower, grief prevented me from updating or even thinking...
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Richard Dri: Their mom died. Who will take care of our kids if I do too?

Their mom died. Who will take care of our kids if I do too?As a recent widower, I was worried sick. Would my children be covered if I wasn't there?  The passing of my wife Mary filled me with grief – but gave me the impetus to ensure our three children would be...
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Richard Dri: 8 Retirement Income Sources for Widows

Eight Retirement Income Sources for WidowsExecutive Summary: When I meet a widow or widower for the first time, the question I often hear is “Richard, will I be okay—financially?” Here are my eight pro-tips for possible retirement income sources. They include life...
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UNAPOLOGETIC – The Podcast

Listen to PCC’s signature podcast, UNAPOLOGETIC. Join our CEO, Michelle Capobianco as she hosts a series of candid conversations with business leaders and community members who are helping us to boldly change pancreatic cancer outcomes.

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