Help needed against pancreatic cancer
My heart goes out to the family of Steve Jobs, his friends and colleagues. He was an American icon and one of the greatest visionaries of our time. His passing is a great loss for our country.
I didn’t know him personally but shared something in common with him — pancreatic cancer. My husband, Larry, died of pancreatic cancer eight years ago, living only five-and-a-half months after diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why it’s a leading cause of cancer death.
Since his death, my daughters and I have been passionately involved in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Its mission is to advance research, support patients and create hope.
Although Mr. Jobs battled a rare form of pancreatic cancer (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor), his passing, if due to the disease, serves as a harsh reminder of the relentlessness of this deadly cancer and the lack of pre-screening methods and effective treatment options available.
We need Congress to co-sponsor and pass the Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education Act (S362/HR733) so we will have necessary funding to make true progress against this disease. To learn more about this legislation and how you can make a difference, visit www.knowitfightitendit.org.