Overcoming the Odds: How PanCAN Is Raising the Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate | Julie Fleshman

In the fight against pancreatic cancer, being your own advocate is crucial. Join host John R. Miles as he interviews Julie Fleshman, CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), to uncover the challenges, breakthroughs, and life-saving strategies in treating this deadly disease.

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When it comes to battling pancreatic cancer, knowledge is power. Understanding PanCan's thorough approach, focused on funding innovative research and providing essential patient services, is invaluable. This information can revolutionize your approach to dealing with this disease, providing you with access to cutting-edge research, emerging treatments, and a community support system. It's about more than just surviving; it's about thriving, advocating, and actively participating in the fight against pancreatic cancer, for yourself and for others.

In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Gain invaluable insight into PanCAN's relentless mission to conquer pancreatic cancer.
2. Uncover the significant obstacles in treating this brutal disease due to late detection and understand why earlier diagnosis is crucial.
3. Understand the intensive and diverse approaches PanCAN utilizes to fund emerging research and vital patient services.
4. Hear deeply moving and inspiring stories from brave individuals directly impacted by pancreatic cancer and their determination to effect change.
5. Learn the vital importance of self-advocacy in the fierce fight against pancreatic cancer and the potential repercussions if we're passive.

With unmatched dedication and authenticity, Julie Fleshman has devoted her life to the fight against pancreatic cancer. A beacon of hope in a challenging field, Julie serves as the CEO and President of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan). Her unwavering devotion to the cause stems from a personal tragedy; the loss of her father to this disease. Since then, Julie has continuously sought innovative solutions and spearheaded numerous initiatives to create a world where pancreatic cancer patients can thrive. Her 24-year journey has reshaped PanCan into a comprehensive platform focused on research, patient support, advocacy, and community engagement.

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Time stamps
0:00 Introducing Julie Fleshman
1:25 Introduction and Mission of PanCan
2:56 Challenges of Pancreatic Cancer
4:52 Impact of PanCAN's Work
8:09 The importance of early detection and treatment.
12:45 Funding junior investigators for pancreatic cancer research.
15:01 Full body MRI and pancreatic cancer.
19:04 PanCAN's patient services program for pancreatic cancer patients
23:49 What makes pancreatic cancer particularly difficult
25:08 Targeting KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancers.
29:41 Mental health and diet in fighting pancreatic cancer
36:43 Addressing disparities in pancreatic cancer care
41:58 Increasing five-year survival rate to 20%.

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