William Ramshaw

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains why he chose to undergo genetic testing and what he learned from the experience.

A cancer survivor shares how to appreciate the good moments and lean on others during cancer. “My dire situation brought out the best of those around me,” he writes.

A cancer survivor explains that similar to combat veterans who experience post-traumatic stress after war, cancer survivors live with the impacts of their journey even after being in remission.

A patient with pancreatic cancer discusses how far words of kindness can go to individuals dealing with pain and suffering.

How is the COVID-19 pandemic similar to cancer? A survivor of pancreatic cancer shares his viewpoint.

Where should you turn after receiving a cancer diagnosis? A cancer survivor offers advice on handling the difficulties of treatment.

A survivor of pancreatic cancer looks back on the day he received his diagnosis, and shares advice for others in the same shoes.

A cancer survivor shares tips for getting through dreaded follow-up appointments that may lead to anxiety.

A pancreatic cancer survivor describes the ways in which undergoing cancer treatment is comparable to summiting Mount Everest.

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains what your priorities in life should truly be.

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains how gardening helps him feel at peace.

A pancreatic cancer survivor shares how he copes with the never-ending fear of cancer taking his life.

A cancer survivor and former military service member writes how he used to be short with people, demanded things be done his way and often made others feel little — that is until his cancer diagnosis. Here, he shares how his experience with cancer taught him to be kinder to others.

A pancreatic cancer survivor shares why he writes about his journey and encourages other patients and survivors to do the same.

A cancer survivor recalls his experience with a life-threatening infection following surgery to remove his tumor and notes how it influenced his decision to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

One cancer survivor recalls a recent return trip to the chemo room where he received his treatment seven years ago. This time, it’s to get an IV for a follow-up scan. But he can’t help but reminisce and think of those around him.

Looking at the small things we may miss or take for granted can help us appreciate the changes that come along with a cancer diagnosis and how to weather the bad times.

It's important for cancer survivors to recognize the major milestones and anniversaries in their cancer journey. Even if it's an anniversary they didn't want.

Sometimes the only way to get over something is through, and cancer is no different. A survivor gives his perspective on gutting out treatment for cancer.

When confronting cancer many men also have to confront their preconceived notions of being a "man". Here are 5 lessons one male pancreatic cancer survivor learned from his journey.

With the high profile deaths of Alex Trebek and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg from pancreatic cancer, a survivor ponders, and hopes for, a better future for the state of pancreatic cancer research.

Patients with cancer are all too familiar with the question, what's next? One cancer survivor discusses how to navigate those answers.

Exercise after cancer treatment is often a journey unto itself, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly challenging. Hear from one pancreatic cancer survivor on how he changed his exercise routine.

A pancreatic cancer survivor offers other patients tips he has learned along his journey to help them get through their treatments.

A pancreatic cancer survivor offers others advice on what to do when they feel like their journey is over. In short, don’t give up and it’s not over until it’s over.

My care team and I are focused on keeping me alive. And learning to lead them, especially with me having limited medical knowledge, has been essential to helping them keep me alive.

There aren't many upsides to getting diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, except for the fact that I lost 100 pounds and now look good in skinny jeans.

Discussing the possibility of dying is an unfortunate reality for many patients with cancer and their loved ones, but it isn't a talk that should be avoided. In fact, it can lead to more healing and understanding.

Follow up appointments can be scary and nerve-racking for patients anticipating potentially bad, or confusing, news. However, one survivor details steps to help with anxiety around oncology follow up appointments.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is scary enough, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic it has even more challenges. But cancer survivors can help ease their worries by listening and sharing their experiences.