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Living Hope

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Your Journey Living With Pancreatic Cancer

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27:50

Ron and Agi made a promise together to find a cure,...

Living Hope ·

2023/02/02

Reflecting back over 25 years with Hirshberg Founder Agi Hirshberg and her daughter Lisa Manheim, Executive Director. Hirshberg Foundation got its start more than 25 years ago when Ron Hirshberg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ron and Agi decided they were going to beat this disease together and live a long life, sadly six months later Ron died. They had made a promise together to find a cure, it was only natural that Agi would continue after Ron's death. We chat about how Hirshberg

30:57

What is the LA Cancer Challenge?

Living Hope ·

2023/01/29

Sarah Banks is the Development Manager for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The 25th annual LA CANCER CHALLENGE was a walk/run benefitting the Hirschberg Foundation and their ongoing work battling Pancreatic Cancer. LACC was held on Sunday, October 23rd, on the beautiful campus of UCLA, where much of the foundation’s research is conducted. LACC is an annual Halloween-themed event benefiting pancreatic cancer research and includes a Fit Family Expo, activity tents,

23:22

Trust and Estate Planning attorney profession hits...

Living Hope ·

2022/11/18

Ben Franklin has been quoted as saying “In this world nothing can be said to be certain except Death and taxes” Death is a harsh reality that none of us wants to think about or deal with regardless of our health. Death is part of life and planning your estate can give you peace of mind that your wishes will be met, and your loved ones are taken care of. Allison Lee is a Trust and Estate Planning Attorney and the Associate General Counsel for Free Will. Allison, whose career was helping others

34:43

Pancreatic Cancer 101

Living Hope ·

2022/10/01

We talk a lot about pancreatic cancer but for those who don't have a connection, who may be newly diagnosed or just curious may not have a understanding of what we are talking about. Hopefully this episode will help answer some questions.

28:38

What is the ViewRay MRIdian and how is it used for...

Living Hope ·

2022/08/30

Dr Kim joined us to talk about the use of the ViewRay MRIdian for treatment of pancreatic cancer at Hoag Hospital. Dr Kim explains that the tumor needs to be hit with high energy x-ray beams. To be able to hit the tumor you need to be able to see the tumor. It's that simple. This is the only machine that uses MRI imaging to visualize the tumor. Tumors move with each breath and this machine allows the tracking of the tumor in real time allowing them to be precise in delivering treatment. This

34:19

A woman goes from Caregiver to Patient after losing...

Living Hope ·

2022/08/03

Susie Lemieux was the Caregiver for her husband, Peter. Peter survived 11 months before his death. Six months after losing her husband, Susie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. People came to her and asked how did she get it, was it contagoius? Susie had nothing to compare it with and assumed in a year she would also be dead. Susie moved back to California with her daughter, Natascha. Natascha became her Caregiver and was very supportive and involved in her healing journey. Susie decided to

24:00

Christina Parrish diagnosed with pancreatic cancer...

Living Hope ·

2022/08/03

Christina Parrish, is a 14 year "Sur-Thriver" of Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Christina describes herself as sur-thriver because she strives to thrive everyday. "It's important to realize that you are surviving everyday no matter the struggles." Christina is the Founder of The Purple Iris Foundation. Their mission is to raise awareness, provide support, and give hope to indivduals and families affected by cancer, in Maine. Christina was in great shape and exercised regularly. She will share her

27:20

”They come not in single spies but they come in...

Living Hope ·

2022/07/20

A quote from Hamlet is how Kitty felt when getting her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Kitty was going through a difficult time dealing with her father's illness, a friend in the hospital, so much going on at one time. It felt like the whole army was marching down on her. How does someone diagnosed with pancreatic cancer feel like they are the luckist person in the world? Kitty is very open in sharing her journey with us. Kitty shares advice given to her husband from her Dr "Your wife is not a

34:48

Why has Pancreatic cancer gone from a single digit...

Living Hope ·

2022/07/08

Eleven people out of one hundred will be alive five years after their pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients has increased recently from a single digit number to 11%. Tori Larrick, Patient Services Manager ll with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network recently shared with us why early detection and better treatment options are some of the reasons why we are seeing this increase. This episode of Living Hope is dedicated to PanCAN's Survivor Council and

27:03

How a man goes from being healthy, to a diabetic with...

Living Hope ·

2022/07/02

Ken Parme, a husband, father, grandfather a man with many talents when asked how he wants to be remembered he replied very simply "as a kind man." Ken is a very kind, friendly, talented man who I've had the pleasure of knowing for a number of years. It wasn't until he shared his journey with us that I realized how much we had in common in regards to our diagnosis. In December 2012 Ken was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor. The tumor was wrapped around his veins, and lying against his aorta. Ken

30:13

Paul and I had a chat about COVID, PurpleStride,...

Living Hope ·

2022/07/02

Paul and I sat down and had a chat about the ways in which COVID has complicated people's battle with pancreatic cancer. The affects it had on the patient and their families. Being back in person at PurpleStride, how having a positive outlook can get you through the difficult times. What we hope for the future of Living Hope and more! #PurpleStrideOC #PurpleStride #PancreaticCancer #COVID

22:44

A woman deals with the roller coaster ride of...

Living Hope ·

2022/06/25

Laurie Paolone went to lunch with friends. Later when she wasn't feeling well she thought she had food poisoning. When the symptoms became worse she went to the Dr and was treated for an ulcer. It wasn't until someone noticed she was jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes) that she was told to go to the ER immediately and learned she had pancreatic cancer. The first thing Laurie thought of was "oh my God, I can't have my parents bury me." Laurie shares her inspirational journey through the roller

24:58

What is a Caregiver?

Living Hope ·

2022/05/18

This episode of Living Hope is a continuation of a pervious conversation about being a Caregiver with Stephanie Ruvalcaba Ho. What is a Caregiver? If you provide help to another person in need, you are a caregiver. Caregivers can be professional - hired through an agency or a family member stepping up. Caregivers come in all different types - the one who takes care of all the medical needs, runs errands, meals, personal needs. There is a lot to being a Caregiver, many challenges, roll coaster of

35:04

Wow! It’s been a year already?

Living Hope ·

2022/05/18

I can't believe a year has come and gone! Who knew, for me the first episode I would go from "Executive Producer," to actually becoming the host. Looking back through our first year, so many amazing journeys, each one left me with wanting to learn more. We shared so many emotions, laughter and tears but each one filled with love. Many of the journey's may not have had the outcome we hoped for but we still found something positive, some strength we could take from every journey. Join us on our

30:16

Mail Bag Q & A

Living Hope ·

2022/05/14

What is the pancreas, where is it and what does it do? Can you live without your pancreas? What do you do after getting a pancreatic cancer diagnoses? Hear the answers to these questions and others, only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County's only community radio station live streamed from UCI Beall Applied Innovation Center at the Cove.

25:36

How does a purple journal help a young girl deal with...

Living Hope ·

2022/05/14

A family friend gave 14 year old Tori a purple journey to help her cope with her feelings after learning her father had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ironically at that time neither realized purple is the awareness color for pancreatic cancer. Tori felt her journal offered her a safe place to write about her journey and also used this journal not only to write about her feelings but to also keep track of her dads symptoms, treatments, medications, test results, anything to do with his

28:32

PS We’re Back!

Living Hope ·

2022/05/10

PS We're Back! PanCAN Orange County Affiliate JB Jaso, joins us and we talk about PurpleStride Orange County! Last time we had an in person PurpleStride was in 2019. We're so excited to be back! We talk about the route, the new way to do the Path of Heroes and how you can get involved! This episode of Living Hope is dedicated to all those who helped put Orange County PurpleStride together: JB, Vic Luna, Rosa and Juan Velasco, Ross Swartz, Rick Pinson, Colleen LaSalle, Madison, Julia, Silvia,

32:57

What to do when someone dies

Living Hope ·

2022/05/10

In this episode of Living Hope we continue our conversation we started on March 24. What to do when a loved one dies? This is a subject no one wants to talk about but at some point it's information that can be helpful. If we can all set down and talk about what we want when we die it would be so helpful for those left behind. What is a Advanced Health Care Directive? Is one needed? Who needs to be notified? What kind of service should we have? Would a check list be beneficial? These are some

30:49

Will you know what to do when a loved ones dies?

Living Hope ·

2022/05/10

At the time of this episode, Courtney Sparkuhl was a licensed clinical social worker at UC Irvine Health. Courtney has sense left UC Irvine Health to start her own private practice, "Counseling for Cancer and Chronic Illness" Is death the last taboo topic in America? It's a difficult conversation but one we all should have. This topic is not meant to take away hope or pose a negativity but to provide the resources when the time comes. We talk about what we should do. What to do first, telling

26:20

A young woman experiences the role of Caregiver in...

Living Hope ·

2022/05/08

Stephannie helped take care of her grandmother, she wasn't her Caregiver in the traditional sense. When asked to describe her grandmother Stephannie lovingly replied "tomboy and lace." Stephannie visited her grandmother everyday after she got home from work. While others took care of her physical needs, Stephannie, which is just as important, took care of her emotional needs. Whether it was reading her stories, telling jokes, or modeling, Stephannie and her grandmother shared a very special

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