Marisa is 20-year Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
Marisa will be a 20-year survivor of stage IV pancreatic cancer this spring. After being told she was medically incurable and untreatable, she took a leave from her job and started researching those who defied the odds and survived. Today Marisa is thriving.
This video series was inspired by Juliette Gimon and made possible through the generous support of the Flora Family Foundation.
With special thanks to all of the survivors who opened their hearts and homes to be part of this special initiative.
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I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer two days ago. I am 46 and extremely fit. I couldn't believe the news. This is encouraging I hope I'll make it through.
@letswinpc
4 жыл бұрын
We are so sorry about your diagnosis, Pascal. Please let us know how we can support you! Visit our site www.letswinpc.org for information on clinical trials, promising science, how to manage your cancer, and patient treatment stories.
@biasedjedi4353
3 жыл бұрын
Pascal Girard I’m sorry to hear that. I have lymphoma and I wasn’t expecting it. Just stay positive and I assure you it’ll help your journey.
@ducheau100
3 жыл бұрын
because you are so young you may have the brca mutation, which means you'd have more treatment options
@biasedjedi4353
3 жыл бұрын
lt19611 It unfortunately won’t help me. But, I’m expected to live.
@jsmyth024
3 жыл бұрын
@@biasedjedi4353 Why won't cannabis oil help you? Asking for personal reasons. I'm glad your prognosis is good.
Hello, I was just recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer that has metastisized to my liver. I'm currently going through chemotherapy & I have really bad side effects towards one of the medications that I receive. But this video definitely gives me hope.
Thank you for making this video! Those of us with Pancreatic Cancer need to hear stories like Marisa's when we're first diagnosed, instead of only being exposed to the dismal statistics and prognoses that pop up when you google the disease. I was diagnosed in February 2015 with stage 3/4 pancreatic cancer and in June of that year the surgeon told me that because a distant lymph node was positive for cancer I wasn't eligible for the Whipple surgery (and therefore stage 4). A friend told me about the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre where they specialize in evidence based complementary and alternative approaches to treating cancer. I came across the book "Radical Remission" while there and it gave me hope that a life longer than my two year prognosis was possible. I'm still here 5 years later and after a bit of a rollercoaster ride there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. Even though my tumour is wrapped around my Mesenteric there's now a possibility I can have the Nano Knife procedure. If it works the way we hope and shrinks the tumour away from the artery, I'm hoping surgery will finally be possible. I'm lucky enough that the cancer is still only at the head of the pancreas and lymph nodes and has not spread to any other organs or bones so , hopefully I'll be cancer free. If not, I'm hoping that I can stay stable like I have been, and continue with chemotherapy for the rest of my life. One day I hope Pancreatic Cancer will become a manageable illness like diabetes. Thank you for posting stories of hope like this, I was told there were no 10 year survival statistics for metastatic PC patients because there weren't enough of us around to keep statistics on.
@johngosnell9981
4 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed April 26 2015 adenocarcinoma with Mets to the liver after 6 months of chemo it shrank enough I had the whipple on November 15 and I'm still here
@flaviakyle6627
3 жыл бұрын
That’s encouraging keep fighting dear
@geekstechtonic1506
3 жыл бұрын
These are inspirational and hopegiving stats. my aunt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and battling since an year. Earlier it was to the lymph nodes and the head, she underwent 8cycles of chemo, 3DCRT radiation for 28days. Despite all these, as on date it has reached liver unfortunately and we were told she might have to be with palliative care from now on 😣 I'm deeply depressed. Need help and guidance, we are from India and we don't have much clinical trial options 😣
@geekstechtonic1506
3 жыл бұрын
These are inspirational and hopegiving stats. my aunt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and battling since an year. Earlier it was to the lymph nodes and the head, she underwent 8cycles of chemo, 3DCRT radiation for 28days. Despite all these, as on date it has reached liver unfortunately and we were told she might have to be with palliative care from now on 😣 I'm deeply depressed. Need help and guidance, we are from India and we don't have much clinical trial options 😣
@jesussaves1827
3 жыл бұрын
Turn to Jesus He loves you very much, He is the God of miracles, i was ill for a long time, but the doctors couldn't really help me, i don't blame them there was only so much that they could of done for me, Then Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, God has done amazing things in my life and in the life's of people i know and love, He can do the same for you and yours, When you need Him call on Him, The bible tells us in Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, He is the God of comfort and will be there for you when you call on Him, God saved someone i love from an illness leading to death, There is nothing impossible to God, Its as simple as accepting Jesus, and Trusting Him for your Salvation, He is the healer of the body and Saviour of our souls, And if you truly seek Him Jesus will answer you, i know this because He answered me when i called out to Him, Take care
placebo is a god damn powerful thing never think you have to die never give up do what ever no matter how small the effect is that will make a different.
What a beautiful story ! This gave me hope! My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer yesterday and I felt like my life was crumbling down, but watching this made me have hope. Thank you so much for sharing your story
@letswinpc
3 жыл бұрын
We are so sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis, Geni. Please visit www.letswinpc.org for information on treatments, clinical trials, how to help her manage her disease, and to read more stories from long-term survivors and patient treatment stories.
@genii_g
3 жыл бұрын
Let's Win! Pancreatic Cancer thank you so much
@letswinpc
3 жыл бұрын
@@genii_g You're welcome. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. 💜
You are so brave marisa so proud of you for fighting this evil illness ❤
Wow, I have been feeling depressed since my brother was diagnosed with stage iv pancreatic cancer. You have given me hope to help him survive. God bless you!
@letswinpc
5 жыл бұрын
We are so grateful this video gives you hope. We have started year two and there will be more stories coming.
Thank you so much
Beautiful testimony ❤🙏🏼
Marisa i'am very, very thanks full for your testimonial. Your message is so powerful and gives so much hope. Always look at the bright side of life...
YES...YES...YES...YES...YES...YES...YES...YES...YES...
A living testimony
@jesussaves1827
3 жыл бұрын
Turn to Jesus He loves you very much, He is the God of miracles, i was ill for a long time, but the doctors couldn't really help me, i don't blame them there was only so much that they could of done for me, Then Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, God has done amazing things in my life and in the life's of people i know and love, He can do the same for you and yours, When you need Him call on Him, The bible tells us in Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, He is the God of comfort and will be there for you when you call on Him, God saved someone i love from an illness leading to death, There is nothing impossible to God, Its as simple as accepting Jesus, and Trusting Him for your Salvation, He is the healer of the body and Saviour of our souls, And if you truly seek Him Jesus will answer you, i know this because He answered me when i called out to Him, Take care
I’m so grateful you shared this thank you I CAN DO THIS 💜🙏
@letswinpc
3 жыл бұрын
We are here to support you every step of the way, Jacqueline. 💜 Visit letswinpc.org for information on clinical trials, how to manage your cancer, promising since, and many more patient My Treatment stories.
@jackieg444
3 жыл бұрын
@@letswinpc I appreciate you all so much I’m scared I don’t know if it’s the c word yet but I had ccrcc and on my six month post nephrectomy ct I showed lesions on my pancreas and I’m not feeling to good so I’m just hoping it nothing bad and treatable !!!! Your foundation brings so much hope and I love y’all for that
Thanks mam for this video 🙏🙏🙏
Unbelievable story that
Proof that God is in the healing business !
@annanyagwencha611
3 жыл бұрын
Amen!.. May God heal my Dad
@ems7623
3 жыл бұрын
Gee, it's not like doctors had anything to do with it.
I am a stage 4 pancan patient on chemo (with metastatic liver, encasing left renal vein, partial left renal artery, left adrenal gland ) . Please please tell me what age were you when diagnosed. What organs in your case it was spread to. They say if it is spread to lymph nodes, it can come back. Did you have anything like that? was it completely cured? How long did you have chemo? did you have radiation also? Was there any surgery involved? About the diet I like to hear what you did. Thank you so much
@shamikahodges7932
5 ай бұрын
Hello, I was just recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer that has metastisized to my liver. I'm currently going through chemotherapy & I have really bad side effects towards one of the medications that I receive. But this video definitely gives me hope.
What happened to some comments ? I don't see them
The one 3 days ago disappeared.
Is it true sir?
Did you have liver metastasis?
Can someone advise me on what to do to increase the appetite of my mom who has the same type of cancer? She couldn't undergo chemo bc of weight loss and the problem is, she doesn't have the appetite. She couldn't even drink water cuz she's vomiting. What to do?
@lisaarmstrong7192
3 жыл бұрын
medical marijuana
@wahidakram717
3 жыл бұрын
Your oncologist will give your medicines to increase appetite and weight
@user-mb8nz7fd2j
3 жыл бұрын
@@wahidakram717 she gave meds for that but no improvement. She still doesn't have appetite
@wahidakram717
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-mb8nz7fd2j it happens often especially in initial chemos and for some days after subsequent chemos Appetite will come back with time But still give her diet to eat as weight management is important Try to blend food and give her She wil be fine Inshallah
How’s Marissa now?
@letswinpc
5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Marisa is doing well. Our team will see her tonight at an event here in NYC and will make sure to ask again!
@cantona7101
5 жыл бұрын
Let's Win! Pancreatic Cancer that’s lovely. My mum has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and I’d do anything for my mum to live another 10years
Where does someone go when they have been given 6 months to live????????????
@letswinpc
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Amber, We are sorry to hear about the diagnosis. We always recommend that patients seek out a pancreatic cancer specialist. Here is an article on how to best advocate after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer: letswinpc.org/managing-pancreatic-cancer/2016/04/14/best-health-advocate/