Who we are.

Join the fight against pancreatic cancer! The 2015 Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk is Sunday, November 1st at Sloan's Lake Park, Denver, CO.

All the money raised goes directly to pancreatic cancer research thanks to the Lustgarten Foundation!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Get the facts about Pancreatic Cancer from Lustgarten.

Get the facts from the people who know and who are searching to find a cure ...
The Lustgarten Foundation


The latest Information on Pancreatic Cancer

Callison: Meet a pancreatic cancer beater Sioux Falls Argus Leader
If you're like me, pancreatic cancer sounds like a death sentence. ... Pancreatic Cancer Action Network statistics say the disease has the lowest survival rate of ...
See all stories on this topic »
Patrick Swayze's Widow Talks About Pancreatic Cancer (VIDEO) Indiana's NewsCenter
He fought pancreatic cancer for 20 months, far longer than most patients -- most of ... “When we talk about pancreatic cancer, most commonly we're talking about ...
See all stories on this topic »
The facts and myths about pancreatic cancer WXYZ
David Fuehrer from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network stopped by the Channel 7 Studios to talk about the facts and myths about pancreatic cancer.
See all stories on this topic »
Dying man offers reward for missing wedding ring W*USA 9
"I'm going to die from pancreatic cancer," Walsh said as tears flowed. "I will die. I have, maybe, that ring to leave my wife. That's why it's important. It's earthly ...
See all stories on this topic »
Think Beyond Pink: Groups Work to Raise Awareness of Other ... The Ledger
Beth Moran, from left, Cheryl Philpot and Robyn Ferguson promote the Pancreatic Cancer Bike Rally set for Nov. 9 on Fort Fraser Trail. They are members of the ...
See all stories on this topic »
Heather Spence targets cancer InsideHalton.com
The room will bear the name Laurie's Hope in honour of Spence's beloved aunt, Laurie Sturm, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 59.
See all stories on this topic »
Timothy Alan Rickett The Coloradoan
In 2002, Tim was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. After traveling to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, Tim began a grueling ...
See all stories on this topic »
THOMPSON, Pamela Kay Cherokee Tribune
... 2013 Pamela Kay Thompson passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side following her battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
See all stories on this topic »
Blogs 2 new results for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – November, 2013 - South ... The Alternative Press
Mayor Anesh each year does a proclamation proclaiming November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month. Pancreatic Cancer is one of the deadliest cancers ...
Articles - The Alternative Press
STATE: 80 PurpleLight National Vigil of Hope to fight pancreatic ...
Local residents, pancreatic cancer survivors and volunteers with the Detroit Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will join more than 13,000 people at ...
News from thenewsherald.com

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween 
from all the Volunteers at the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Denver.




Wednesday, October 30, 2013

2012 Walk Revisited




In the News -- The Latest on Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – November, 2013 TheAlternativePress.com
Mayor Anesh each year does a proclamation proclaiming November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month. Pancreatic Cancer is one of the deadliest cancers ...
See all stories on this topic »
Obesity may shorten pancreatic cancer survival rates WCAX
There are no mammograms, colonoscopies or PSA tests to help screen for pancreatic cancer. So by the time symptoms appear, it's usually too late. The cancer ...
See all stories on this topic »
Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial HealthDay
FRIDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal tumor types because it's too often diagnosed in a later, advanced stage.
See all stories on this topic »
Pancreatic cancer awareness day Garden City News
Winthrop-University Hospital will offer a free Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day educational program for the community on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM to ...
See all stories on this topic »
Research and Markets: Pancreatic Cancer Drug Pathway Analyzer ... Fort Mills Times
There are today at least 280 targeted molecular therapies known to affect more than 245 specific intracellular signaling pathways for the treatment of pancreatic ...
See all stories on this topic »
Preclinical Study Finds Drug Helps Against Pancreatic Cancer Bioscience Technology
October 24, 2013 — (BRONX, NY) — An investigational drug that disrupts tumor blood vessels shows promise against a rare type of pancreatic cancer, scientists ...
See all stories on this topic »
Scientists Design Test to Detect Early Pancreatic Cancer Yahoo News
U.S. researchers have developed a simple blood test that might detect signs of early-stage pancreatic cancer. Although their study involved blood samples from ...
See all stories on this topic »
Simple blood test may catch early stage pancreatic cancer Jagran Post
Pancreatic cancer is nearly always fatal because it isn't usually discovered until ... cancer but we have had nothing to help us screen for pancreatic cancer," said ...
See all stories on this topic »
Longtime Fort Collins Club fitness trainer, Tim Rickett dies The Coloradoan
In November 2003, Rickett was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He battled the cancer like he would a power-lifting workout, his friends and family said.
See all stories on this topic »
Longtime Fort Collins Club fitness trainer, Tim Rickett passes away The Coloradoan
In November of 2003, Rickett was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He battled the cancer like he would a power-lifting workout, his friends and family said.
See all stories on this topic »
Blogs 4 new results for pancreatic cancer
Turmeric Extract Found to Inhibit Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth ... James Smith
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer around. The National Cancer Institute estimates 45,220 new cases of pancreatic cancer will be ...
Prepper Podcast Radio Network
Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial ... Health Editor
By Alan MozesHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal tumor types because it's too often diagnosed ...
Health News / Tips & Trends / Celebrity Health
Preclinical Study Finds Drug Helps Against Pancreatic Cancer
(BRONX, NY) — An investigational drug that disrupts tumor blood vessels shows promise against a rare type of pancreatic cancer, scientists at Albert Einstein ...
Health News from HealthCanal.com
Long-term obesity, associated with poorer survival from pancreatic ... April Clarkson
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology proves that obesity decreased patients` lives with 2 to 3 months after diagnosing pancreatic cancer in ...
NewsFix.ca

Why we walk in Denver ...

Robert walks because he can.  He's a survivor and his greatest wish is that there are increasingly more people like him.  


I walk ... 

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Pancreatic Cancer in the News

Pancreatic cancer gets activist Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
It's been about four months now since Traci Yingling was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and though she said it took about a week to deal with the news, she ...
See all stories on this topic »
Adjuvant gemcitabine extended OS after pancreatic cancer surgery Healio
Adjuvant chemotherapy with gemcitabine for 6 months extended OS compared with observation in a cohort of patients who had undergone macroscopic ...
See all stories on this topic »
Hennepin County sheriff's deputy Jeff Bunton dies of pancreatic cancer Minneapolis Star Tribune
A 41-year-old Hennepin County sheriff's deputy lost his battle with pancreatic cancer days after last weekend's fundraiser to help cover his medical expenses.
See all stories on this topic »
Regina hosts Saskatchewan's first ever pancreatic cancer fundraiser Globalnews.ca
REGINA – Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in North America, but often gets the least amount of attention – especially here in ...
See all stories on this topic »
SWOG Initiates Randomized Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Halozyme's ... EIN News (press release)
Additional evaluations include expression of tumor target hyaluronan (HA) in patient biopsies. "Despite recent advancements, pancreatic cancer still has one of ...
See all stories on this topic »
Immunomedics Announces 90 Y-Clivatuzumab Tetraxetan in ... PipelineReview.com (press release)
Immunomedics Announces 90 Y-Clivatuzumab Tetraxetan in Combination With Low-Dose Gemcitabine is Active in Patients With Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer.
See all stories on this topic »
Legendary UW coach Don James to be honored at Huskies game KOMO News
Coach James, 80, died at home last Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. James had two surgical procedures in September for what was called a ...
See all stories on this topic »
Area college football previews The Spokesman Review
The former Washington coach, who led the Huskies to a share of the national title in 1991, died Sunday at age 80 from pancreatic cancer. And tonight, when the ...
See all stories on this topic »

Who Inspired You?


Who Inspired You?


Monday, October 28, 2013

Articles about Pancreatic Cancer

Purple Light vigil for Pancreatic Cancer awareness KSFY
Pancreatic Cancer is one of the nation's deadliest cancers as the 4th leading cause of Cancer death in America. It has the strong possibility of moving to No.
See all stories on this topic »
Catching Pancreatic Cancer Early Ivanhoe
(Ivanhoe Newswire) –A simple blood test based on detection of tiny epigenetic may reveal the earliest signs of pancreatic cancer, according to Johns Hopkins ...
See all stories on this topic »
Discovery improves cancer prognosis Taipei Times
Pancreatic cancer is the eighth-leading cause of death in Taiwan and its prognosis has been considered poor due to the fact that it is often diagnosed at a late ...
See all stories on this topic »
Science Links Obesity & Cancer – How to Avoid Both GroundReport
The obese mice developed a much higher frequency of lesions on their pancreas, just as humans do, that are the precursor to pancreatic cancer. Dr. Eibl who ...
See all stories on this topic »
MLB standing up to cancer in Game 4 of World Series MLB.com
"One Dream Team, working on pancreatic cancer, has changed our understanding about how pancreatic cancer grows," Dr. Levine said. "About how these cells ...
See all stories on this topic »
Oxford Resident Waging Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer Voices News
OXFORD — Three years ago, pancreatic cancer took the life of Lisa Hayes, the ... Kathy Saracino has worked as a volunteer with the Pancreatic Cancer Action ...
See all stories on this topic »
Purple Light Vigil Takes Place in Fairhope WPMI Local 15 News
Pancreatic cancer shows few early symptoms, which is one reason it remains the 4th most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
See all stories on this topic »
Clitheroe weight barers in charity calendar Lancashire Telegraph
A total of 52 members of Crossfit Clitheroe Uncovered were photographed, in a variety of revealing poses, to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK. Michael ...
See all stories on this topic »
Dozens of people turn out for the Purple Light Vigil at Lincoln Park in ... NewsNet5.com
CLEVELAND - Dozens of people showed their support for patients of Pancreatic Cancer Sunday at Lincoln Park in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.
See all stories on this topic »
Eddie & The Cruisers-Journey EXperience-2nd Annual Pancreatic ... Newswire Today (press release)
Excelsior, MN Tickets are now on sale for “Pancreatic Cancer Concert-MN”. This event features an evening with 80's rock stars John Cafferty and Michael ...
See all stories on this topic » 

Meaningful Mondays


Sunday, October 27, 2013

Don't Forget!

Don't forget!

The Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Denver is November 3rd at Sloan's Lake.

I walk because ...

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Why we walk in Denver ....

Sometimes the reasons you walk are very simple.  Pat walks because she very much misses her husband and watching him relishing a day with this fishing pole.


I walk because ... 

Friday, October 25, 2013

It's time to make a difference. Be a volunteer.

We need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and you can help make a difference!

The Denver committee for the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk is always looking for volunteers.  

Interested?
Email us at: rphill1126@yahoo.com

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Why we walk in Denver ....

Karen is committed to walking each year because pancreatic cancer took her husband from her far too early.  Not only does she help raise funds, she's also an active member of the Denver walk committee.


I walk because ... 

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Are you walking?

Don't forget!

The Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Denver is November 3rd at Sloan's Lake.

I walk ...

Friday, October 18, 2013

Volunteers Needed!

We need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and you can help make a difference!

The Denver committee for the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk is always looking for volunteers.  

Interested?
Email us at: rphill1126@yahoo.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Why we walk in Denver ...

David walks because he has a lot of incentive -- both is father and his wife were claimed by this awful disease. Knowing that the disease can be hereditary, he walks to make sure his sons and grandchildren are safe.


I walk because ... 

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Have you signed up for the 2013 Lustgarten Walk?

Sign up today!

I walk because ...



Pre-Registration Fee $50
Walk-In Registration Fee $60
Registration 9:00 am
Walk starts at 10:30 am

Join us on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Sloan's Lake Park, Denver, CO. Pancreatic Cancer Research Events are a great way to increase funding for research and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. Lustgarten Foundation Events serve as a wonderful celebration of the progress being made in the fight against this disease, and your important participation provides hope for the future.

Location:Sloan's Lake Park
Denver CO
Fees:Pre-Registration Fee $50
Walk-In Registration Fee $60 
Contact:signeri@cablevision.com
516.803.2339
Calendar:Calendar of Events

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Why we walk in Denver?

Not many can say they walk because they can.  Please join our fight, so that others can do the same.


I walk because ... 

Friday, October 11, 2013

We need volunteers!

We need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and you can help make a difference!

The Denver committee for the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk is always looking for volunteers.  

Interested?
Email us at: rphill1126@yahoo.com

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Are you walking this year?

I walk because ...


Pre-Registration Fee $50
Walk-In Registration Fee $60
Registration 9:00 am
Walk starts at 10:30 am

Join us on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Sloan's Lake Park, Denver, CO. Pancreatic Cancer Research Events are a great way to increase funding for research and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. Lustgarten Foundation Events serve as a wonderful celebration of the progress being made in the fight against this disease, and your important participation provides hope for the future.

Location:Sloan's Lake Park
Denver CO
Fees:Pre-Registration Fee $50
Walk-In Registration Fee $60 
Contact:signeri@cablevision.com
516.803.2339
Calendar:Calendar of Events