How Community Events Are Changing The Cancer Fight

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Join us as we explore the inspiring stories from the Pan Can Walk and Relay for Life events, featuring personal journeys, innovative cancer research, and community support efforts. Learn how technology, advocacy, and community engagement are making a difference in the fight against cancer. 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 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Episode 01:24 - Jay’s Medical Update 05:21 - Exploring New Treatment Options and AI in Cancer Care 10:53 - Advocacy and Patient Empowerment in Cancer Treatment 14:48 - Inspiration from Cancer Events: PanCAN and Relay for Life 18:11 - The importance of Slowing Down Cancer Progression 19:11 - PanCAN: Support and Fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer 20:16 - Relay for Life: Community and Personal Stories 24:15 - Parker’s Experience: Documenting the Events 28:15 - At the PanCAN walk and Interviews with Other Survivors 35:17 - Parker’s Experience with Relay for Life 38:57 - At Relay for Life 42:11 - Overall Experience at Events

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

How Community Events Are Changing The Cancer Fight

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