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Everyone has a story. Each of these testimonials tells a real-life story about how our patients are living with their diagnosis with help from the expert clinicians and compassionate staff at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Brian S.
When Brian began having digestive symptoms in the summer of 2020, he suspected acid reflux, or maybe gallbladder trouble. But when his symptoms persisted, Brian’s brother, a physician, recommended that he undergo tests to find out the cause. That August, Brian learned he had pancreatic cancer. Learn more about Brain's expereince at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Judy P.
Judy suffered from a tumor resting on her portal vein, which carries blood from the GI tract, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver. Judy underwent chemotherapy followed by surgery. Read about her cancer journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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David S.
Tests revealed a suspicious mass at the head of David's pancreas. David was sent to UPMC Presbyterian where an endoscopy procedure and biopsy confirmed the mass was malignant — stage IIB pancreatic cancer. Read about his journey at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Ken P.
Ken suffered from pancreatic cancer and received chemotherapy and Cyberknife radiosurgery. Read about his cancer journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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