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Project Purple Podcast

Project Purple Podcast

Project Purple"s vision is a world without pancreatic cancer. We have two initiatives: to help pancreatic cancer patients and fund research. With a variety of partners in the health and fitness world, our podcast will deliver an exciting look into our own background as well as the worlds of medical treatment, marathon running, crossfit, nutrition, stories of survival, inspiration, hope, and much more.

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01:00:13

Episode 298 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Jaclyn...

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2024/08/27

Meet Jaclyn Lin of Northern New Jersey. At 35, she was expecting her second daughter. However, she began experiencing extreme back pains and abdominal discomfort at around week 20 of her pregnancy. When she brought these symptoms to the attention of her OB during a routine visit, further testing was recommended due to the severe and persistent nature of her pain.Doctors initially hesitated to perform scans or invasive testing due to the risks involved in pregnancy. Despite this, Jackie advocated

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00:41:03

Podcast Episode 297 -Getting Ready for Marathon...

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2024/08/21

In this episode of the Project Purple Podcast, Vin, the program manager of our endurance teams, expresses his excitement for the upcoming marathon season. He shares that he will be attending the Berlin Marathon for the first time and reveals what it means to be cheering on all of the runners. He speaks to the evolution of the run teams and endurance programs and reveals his perspective as he is going on seven years with Project Purple as of the end of this month.Vin shares his favorite memories in

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01:08:43

Project Purple Podcast Episode 296 - Surviving...

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2024/08/14

Meet Holly Shawyer, a teacher who is originally from Maryland and now living in Charleston, South Carolina. She made a big move away from her family. Not long after moving, she began experiencing stabbing pain in her abdomen, accompanied by radiating left shoulder pain. Despite initially dismissing the symptoms as nothing to be concerned about, the symptoms returned one day at work, prompting her to seek medical attention.Holly, a 35-year-old avid runner in good health before her diagnosis, had

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00:39:00

Episode 295 - Researching IPMNs & Early Detection...

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2024/08/07

Meet Dr. Peter Allen, of Duke University. Dr. Allen is a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. He worked as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York for 13 years before joining Duke University. He now serves as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health.The experienced doctor discusses the difficulties of treating pancreatic cancer and

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00:56:46

Project Purple Episode 294 - Surviving Pancreatic...

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2024/07/31

Meet Carlos "Charlie" Morales of El Paso, Texas. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of this year. Charlie shares the challenges he faced in getting a diagnosis and the difficulties he encountered afterward.Charlie began feeling ill in September of 2023, experiencing severe stomach aches and pains after eating. His inability to eat caused him to lose 80 pounds from September to November of 2023. When he visited the local emergency department, the only cause for concern was that his

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00:47:15

Project Purple Episode 293 - Sports Top 10 Moments of...

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2024/07/24

In 2024, we launched Project Purple Sports to create team activities that support our mission of a world without pancreatic cancer. Our initial focus was on streaming and reporting on local sports to raise awareness and connect sports with Project Purple. We started at Seymour High School, where we streamed basketball and softball games for the Seymour Wildcats. With the school year wrapped up, and the 2024 Olympics in full swing, we wanted to take all of the highlights from the sports we covered

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01:04:10

Project Purple Podcast Episode 292 - Researching...

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2024/07/17

Meet Dr. Paul Grippo, an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in the Chicago area. Dr. Grippo has been awarded the Rick Carone Pancreatic Cancer Research Grant by Project Purple. This grant is given annually to honor Rick Carone, a late member of the Project Purple family who was a runner and athlete in Illinois. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Grippo pursued a master’s degree in biochemistry and focused on

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00:53:31

Episode 291 - Treating Patients with Pancreatic...

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2024/07/10

Meet Dr. Emily Britton of Bristol, UK. She is currently undergoing advanced training in surgery at Bristol University, focusing on diseases of the pancreas and liver, including pancreatic cancer. Dr. Britton reveals that her initial interest in the medical field was due to her family's history of breast cancer. However, as she progressed through medical school and training, she developed a strong passion for treating pancreatic and liver conditions.She gives insight into the standard of care in

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01:01:15

Episode 290 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Daniel...

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2024/07/03

Meet Dan McNamee, who is originally from Cleveland but now resides in beautiful Paris. He was going about his life, starting a new family with his wife when he started experiencing pain in his left leg. This led him to visit the emergency department, where they discovered a blood clot.Further testing revealed a tumor on Daniel’s pancreas. Although he was living in Paris at the time, he wanted to be with his family, especially since all of his siblings have careers in the medical world. He decided

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01:08:12

Project Purple Podcast Episode 289 - Surviving...

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2024/06/27

Kimberly Brockman is a 57-year-old pancreatic cancer survivor from Iowa. She had a history of preventative care, including a breast lumpectomy in her thirties and keeping up with regular screenings due to her family's extensive history of cancer. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, she experienced symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, heartburn, and bowel issues, but felt her symptoms were being put on hold due to overwhelmed medical facilities. With her background in oncology, she sought medical

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01:02:10

Episode 288 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with...

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2024/06/18

Camille Moses, originally from New York but now residing in Florida, is a stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor who was diagnosed nearly 12 years ago.Camille was diagnosed in July 2012 at the age of 53. She led an active lifestyle, often taking her three large dogs hiking, walking, and swimming. Despite experiencing back pain, breathlessness, and fatigue, she initially attributed them to her active routine and ignored them. When rest and over-the-counter pain relief didn't help, she sought a proper

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01:09:56

Episode 287 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Author...

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2024/06/13

Kerri Kinkade of Connecticut was a pioneer in her field. She was one of the few women to graduate in information technology during the Vietnam War. Throughout her career, she worked in technical support and retired a little over a decade ago.Her battle with pancreatic cancer began during the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Her symptoms included loss of appetite and later jaundice. Due to the circumstances of the pandemic and it being the holiday season, she had to wait until the New Year to see

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00:46:21

Episode 286 - Researching IPMNs & Early Detection...

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2024/06/06

Meet Dr. Elishama Kanu, a general surgery resident at the Duke University School of Medicine Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory. She was recently awarded the Project Purple Innovations Grant for $100,000 to advance genomic profiling of IPMNs and correlate the information with clinical patient samples for the detection of biomarkers signaling high risk for malignant degeneration.In this episode of the Project Purple Podcast, Dr. Kanu describes her role at Duke and shares in-depth explanations

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01:04:17

Episode 285 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Lora &...

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2024/05/28

Meet Lora and Chris Jenkins of Southern California. They are parents to three children and also have two grandchildren. Lora’s journey with pancreatic cancer began very abruptly in the fall of 2022. Despite feeling in great health, an intuitive voice in her head told her to get checked out one day in October 2022. She visited her local emergency room, where they found a mass on her pancreas. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and it was then that a doctor estimated she had 3-9 months

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01:12:41

Episode 284 - Researching Genetics and Early...

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2024/05/22

Dr. Anirban Maitra is a Professor of Pathology and Translational Molecular Pathology, and Scientific Director of the Sheikh Ahmed Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center since 2013. He is also the principal of the NCI-funded laboratory dedicated to pancreatic cancer research. His research primarily focuses on genetics and finding early detection measures for pancreatic cancer.Dr. Maitra offers insights into the world of cancer and speaks about the feelings of guilt

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01:25:49

Episode 283 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with...

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2024/05/14

Meet Bradley Paul, 30, of Connecticut. Bradley was born and raised in Connecticut and found his passion for Lacrosse during his childhood and continued to play it all through high school and later college at Clark University. In 2019, Bradley was 25 years old and at that time, he was preparing to begin his graduate residency program in Art Therapy in New Mexico and was filled with hope and excitement for his future. Bradley had made it a habit to lead a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly,

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01:20:47

Episode 282 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Benita...

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2024/05/01

In late 2022, Benita Johnson, of Delaware, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Before going on a trip, she visited her primary care physician for some blood testing as she was not feeling well. Upon returning from her trip, she received a call from her doctor's office regarding the results and was told to admit herself to a local emergency room. This is where her journey with pancreatic cancer began.During her hospital stay, she received a CT scan, and after several hours of waiting, she was

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00:44:12

Episode 281 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Dawn...

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2024/04/25

Dawn Szabolcsi, a Missouri resident, had been dealing with gastrointestinal issues since she was ten. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 54. Even though she had been to different doctors seeking answers, her symptoms were often misdiagnosed. She continued to experience symptoms similar to IBS and Crohn's disease, but tests never confirmed these diagnoses. Dawn reached a breaking point when her condition worsened, and she found blood in her stool. She was admitted to the

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00:50:06

Episode 280 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Eric Lugo

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2024/04/17

Meet Eric Lugo from Houston, Texas. Eric is a veteran whose journey with pancreatic cancer can be traced back to when he had a case of pancreatitis during his basic training in 2005. A stent was put in to treat his pancreatitis, and he went back to his usual military routine without much concern from the doctors.After years of discomfort in his upper abdomen and his health declining over years of service, he started losing weight and found himself feeling very ill. It got to a point where he was

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00:51:47

Episode 279 - Completing 6 Stars for Mom with Bill...

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2024/04/10

Meet Bill Nugent from Northern New Jersey. Bill has been a loyal supporter and friend of the Project Purple running community for a long time. He recently achieved his 6-Star status at the 2024 Boston Marathon, which means he has participated in all six world major marathons: NYC, Chicago, Berlin, London, Tokyo, and now Boston.In this episode, Bill talks about what inspired him to become part of the Project Purple run team. It all started with his mother who battled stage 4 pancreatic cancer

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