Weight Loss, Platelet Counts, & Managing Chemo Delays | Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer WEEKLY UPDATE

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Welcome to another WEEKLY UPDATE! Today we’re traveling back in time to October 2025, where Jay was navigating chemo delays, bad blood cell counts, and discussing the possibility of taking a new pancreatic cancer drug. Jay tells Adrienne the toll that schedule changes have on his mental health, how work is going, and the curiosity of trying to gain weight when he’s only ever tried to lose it. This update may be months old, but every bit of it is still relevant to his current cancer journey, and we’re sure the journey of those around us. Thanks so much for listening! (this update was recorded on 10/2/25) For more CANCER SUCKS PODCAST ⬇ Follow us on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/cancersuckspodcast] for daily updates, laughs, and raw behind-the-scenes moments! Donate to Help Jay Fight Pancreatic Cancer [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jay-williams-fight-pancreatic-cancer] Watch the show on YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@CANCERSUCKSPodcast] Follow the CANCER SUCKS Playlist! [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pl.u-XzzJLCDgW0X6?a=join&it=6AANMSArPz9qukeVrB] Find ALL our links in one place, here! [https://linktr.ee/cancersuckspodcast] Follow Adrienne [https://www.instagram.com/adriennefinch/] Follow Parker [https://www.instagram.com/parkerwilliams90/] For booking and other business inquiries: cancersuckspodcast@gmail.com

I’M OFFICIALLY STARTING DARAXONRASIB - Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Medication Breakthrough Update

This week, Jay received HUGE news… he is officially cleared to start taking Daraxonrasib, the new breakthrough pancreatic cancer medication that has, up until now, had a lot of red tape and been hard to get cleared for. So hit pause on the sad playlist, because this episode is about real hope, breakthrough drugs, and the kind of medical miracles that make you want to do a happy dance — even if you’re sweating through California summer. Today, Jay Williams shares his rollercoaster journey with a game-changing pancreatic cancer drug and how it’s giving him a new lease on life.In this episode: * Jay dives into the journey of finally getting the groundbreaking drug Daraxonrasib after months of red tape and waiting games * How a nerve block turned his terrible back pain into sweet dreams—literally * The science behind KRAS, the “stuck accelerator” of cancer, and how this new drug targets it * The comparison between chemo’s indiscriminate attack and targeted therapies like Daraxonrasib * The importance of self-advocacy and finding doctors who listen (because not all heroes wear scrubs) * Why pancreatic cancer diagnosis is often late, and how early detection could change the game * The hope for combination therapies—immunotherapy plus targeted drugs—and the future of cancer care Interested in being a guest? Drop us a line at cancersuckspodcast@gmail.com. We love sharing your journey!Remember: Cancer might suck, but your life doesn’t have to. Keep fighting, keep laughing, and keep advocating! (this update was recorded on 7/10/26) For more CANCER SUCKS PODCAST ⬇ Follow us on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/cancersuckspodcast] for daily updates, laughs, and raw behind-the-scenes moments! Donate to Help Jay Fight Pancreatic Cancer [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jay-williams-fight-pancreatic-cancer] Watch the show on YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/@CANCERSUCKSPodcast] Follow the CANCER SUCKS Playlist! [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pl.u-XzzJLCDgW0X6?a=join&it=6AANMSArPz9qukeVrB] Find ALL our links in one place, here! [https://linktr.ee/cancersuckspodcast] Follow Adrienne [https://www.instagram.com/adriennefinch/] Follow Parker [https://www.instagram.com/parkerwilliams90/] For booking and other business inquiries: cancersuckspodcast@gmail.com 00:29 I'm Starting Daraxonrasib! 05:05 Let's talk about Daraxonrasib! Red Tape 06:50 History of Daraxonrasib 09:54 Funny Story About Getting The Drug 17:16 Daraxonrasib First Impressions 17:42 Daraxonrasib vs Chemotherapy - What's The Difference? 21:37 Can Daraxonrasib Cure Pancreatic Cancer? 21:42 Treatment Outlook and Next Steps 23:22 Early Detection and Insurance Barriers 23:46 The Choice Between Quality of Life or Continuing Treatment 24:39 Daraxonrasib's Bright Future 30:08 Living With Cancer and Self-Advocacy 32:33 Hope, Research, and New Treatments 34:59 Finding the Right Doctor 37:55 Knowledge Is Power 39:22 Community, Gratitude, and Staying Positive 43:01 Where to Find Us

14. juli 202651 min

Weight Loss, Platelet Counts, & Managing Chemo Delays | Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer WEEKLY UPDATE

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