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Pancreatic Cancer
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Matthew Baxter - (Bile Duct Cancer)On December 25, 2001, while many families were watching football together, Matthew Baxter spent the day in the emergency room watching from his gurney. His symptoms were unusual - he was itchy and jaundiced. Two biopsies later, Matthew learned he had a very uncommon cancer - adenocarcinoma in his bile duct. |
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Louis CiaverelliLouis Ciaverelli didn’t have time to get sick, much less for cancer. He was operating his own business, Top of the Line Cosmetic and Fragrance Company in New Jersey. Then, in early September of 2000, Lou learned he had pancreatic cancer. |
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Josephine ConowallJosephine Conowall was a hard worker. She operated a machine for Vicks VapoRub in Philadelphia for many years. You can imagine her excitement when she learned that her kids were sending her and her husband on a cruise to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. |
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Claude FeningerEvery patient remembers the day he or she was diagnosed. For Claude Feninger, that date was July 13, 2004. He explained, "Time stopped as I sat across the desk from the doctor at my local hospital who said, who said: 'I'm afraid it's pancreatic cancer.' 'How long do I have?' I asked. His response chilled me: 'At best, six months.'" |
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Janet WilliamsJanet Williams absolutely loves being a grandmother. In her own words she explained, "I love my grandkids to pieces." Family has always been important to Janet, married for 51 years and the mother of 3 children and 5 grandchildren. |