William Ramshaw

My cancer journey began with a surgical oncologist who extracted my one-inch pancreatic tumor, taking with it the top third of my pancreas.

As a 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor, I share my journey through diagnosis, treatment and survival, hoping my story inspires others to act beyond slogans.

Cancer leaves deep emotional scars long after treatment ends, but for many survivors, honest, unfiltered writing can be a powerful path to healing.

I was told I wouldn’t live to see my daughters’ weddings — but 12 years later, I’ve been there for two, and I’m holding out hope for the third.

Here are four signs of your doctor not listening and four things I do when they don't listen to me.

Today I had lunch with a good friend only to learn his next-door neighbor lost her fight with lung cancer two days ago.

Most of us dread, simply dread, hearing the words, “I’m sorry you have cancer.” I did.

I remember my first trip to the “chemo room”.

I am amazed at how a song drenched in hope emerges out of the fog when I need it most during cancer.

As unlucky as I was to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I'm extremely thankful to still be here today.

I’ve always struggled to ask people for help, but after being diagnosed with cancer, I’ve realized that this is a skill I’d need to work on.

Here are four ways I found purpose in my life after being diagnosed with cancer.

Surviving cancer was tougher than my hardest days in the military. Here are some things I learned along the way.

Cancer made me realize that there is more to life than just work.

As a pancreatic cancer survivor, I realized how important it is to help others who are in the throes of their cancer experience.

Receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis has caused me to reexamine my spirituality, which led me to believe that my life is a line, rather than a single dot in time.

I’m playing the cancer cards dealt to me as best I can, and am trying to stay healthy.

After being diagnosed with cancer, hope can be a very fragile thing, but it is essential that we hold on to it.

After cancer, my “normal” life is long forgotten, but how can I get back to life as a person who is well?

Post-cancer depression sometimes makes me feel like I’m being run over by a bus, but here’s some advice on how to let it pass by.

Before being diagnosed with cancer, I would turn my gaze away from people who were suffering, but now, I connect with them, and know that it could be me.

As I go in for another cancer follow-up, I need to remind myself that what could happen is different from what would happen.

A recent injury reminded me that I could be dropped into the “cancer blender” at any time, though I should not focus on all the “what ifs.”

Facing cancer can be perplexing for some men as many of us were raised within the “boys don’t cry” ilk, but I want to remind everyone that it’s OK to feel emotions.

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains why hearing the news that someone else has cancer makes it difficult for him to engage in the conversation, as it reminds him of his experience.

A cancer survivor offers advice for those facing anxiety and fear about cancer that takes control of their life.

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains how he learned to live after cancer and reflects on lessons learned from the book, “Tuesdays with Morrie.”

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains the anguish he felt over seeing a young mother and her child in the waiting room for his oncologist, and what words of advice he would offer her.

Cancerversaries can stir up difficult emotions for many cancer survivors. One pancreatic cancer survivor offers advice on how to cope with these feelings.

A pancreatic cancer survivor makes a comparison between alcoholism and being a cancer survivor.