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The Seena Magowitz Foundation unites Patients & Caregivers with Medical Rockstars at World Class Institutions so they can continue to survive and thrive.
We invite you to join our online community at pancreaticcancersos.org. Virtual meetings take place on the second, third and fourth Monday of each month, offering tailored support for the newly diagnosed as well as caregivers and our broader community of patients and survivors.
It is a dedicated approach focusing on wellness, hope, and inspiration. We are committed to helping our members heal and thrive in every respect – from the physical to the emotional and everything in between.
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Pancreatic cancer is part of my story. But that is not the whole story.
…Pancreatic cancer strips life down to its essentials. Petty frustrations fade. Small inconveniences that once threatened to drain the joy from my day lose their power. What remains are the things that truly matter: people, love, time, and purpose.
I measure my days differently now, not by productivity, but by presence. A meaningful conversation. A meal that actually tastes like something. A walk that doesn’t exhaust me. A stable lab result. The little, meaningful things I once overlooked but now find healing.
I did not choose this journey. But I can choose how I walk it with gratitude, with appreciation, with honesty, and with hope — realistic, stubborn hope.
Pancreatic cancer is part of my story. But that is not the whole story.
Life is not measured in years alone, it is measured in courage, connection, and the willingness to keep going.
And I am still going.
Sincerely,
Michael Francis
WARRIOR STORIES
Kay Kays: A 32-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
One of the longest-living pancreatic cancer survivors, Kay first began battling the deadly disease back in 1994, after suffering severe back pains. Initially, she was thrilled to find out she wasn’t dealing with gallstones, but her joy was short-lived. She soon learned, thanks to the help of some diligent interns, that she had pancreatic cancer. Likening the diagnosis to “getting hit by a freight train,” she had little time to let the news sink in before finding out she was a candidate for the Whipple procedure, which involved, as she put it, an “extensive re-plumbing of the digestive system.”
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION
We are Patient-Centric, providing a direct line to personalized care, support and hope to those affected with Pancreatic Cancer
For 23 years, the Seena Magowitz Foundation has been a beacon of hope for thousands of families affected by pancreatic cancer. Weʼve provided crucial support to patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones, helping them lead better, longer lives and offer hope in what often feels like a hopeless situation following a diagnosis.
OUR ROSTER OF ROCKSTARS
Douglas B. Evans MD, FACS
Chair of Department of Surgery Medical College of Wisconsin
Erkut Borazanci, MD, MS
Leader of The Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium HonorHealth Research Institute
Jen Jen Yeh, MD
North Carolina School of Medicine Division of Surgical Oncology
Daniel Von Hoff, MD, FACP
TGen Executive Vice President Molecular Medicine Division
Peter Hosein, MD
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Miami Health
Susan Tsai, MD, MHS, FACS
Chief of Surgical Oncology Ohio State James Cancer Hospital
Where do I turn to next? don't worry, We're here to help.
We know a diagnosis can be scary, but stay calm. The Seena Magowitz Foundation provides a direct line to personalized care, support and hope to those affected with pancreatic cancer. If you would like to speak with someone immediately, call us at 1-(808)-500-5020 or email us info@seenamagowitzfoundation.org.