Conversations With Maria Menounos

774. Speaking Out: Empowering Patients in their Cancer Journey w/ Pam Marquardt

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Hey Heal Squad, in this insightful episode, we explore a powerful conversation with Pam from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), shedding light on the critical role of case managers and their invaluable support for individuals battling pancreatic cancer. Pam shares her journey and experiences, offering vital guidance and discussing the incredible services available for patients and families. Hopeless in 1996: If a long list of celebs can't beat pancreatic cancer back in 1996, then how can anyone and no pancreatic cancer organization exists. Hollywood victims become the saviors: Michael Landon, Patrick Swayze, Joan Crawford, Jack Benny, Donna Reed, Paul Mitchell, Juliet Prowse, and Pavarotti and how their surviving families affected the cause. Millions of dollars later: what has been learned? Pancreatic cancer cells are smart and strong: they build a watermelon rind-like structure that doesn't even need blood flow to survive. Molecular profiling: helps us look at tissue tumors to see if there a