Pancreatic Cancer | Eric's Story

Chicago resident, Eric, and his wife, Christine, share the experience of his stage 3 pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the actions taken to get a second opinion. Their research ultimately led him to the surgical oncology team at Johns Hopkins, where he underwent an aggressive treatment plan that included extensive chemotherapy and radiation therapy followed by a modified Appleby procedure, an operation designed to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

Now five years after surgery, Eric reflects on his enhanced quality of life and the joys every moment spent with his family brings.

Learn more at hopkinsmedicine.org/surgery/div/hepato_pancreato_biliary_surgery/