Gabby’s Journey Through Pain, Persistence, and Pancreatitis Getting the Diagnosis My daughter Gabby was just 7 years old when she was first diagnosed with pancreatitis. For weeks, she endured worsening symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and oily stools. Before receiving the correct diagnosis, she was misdiagnosed with [...]
My name is Ben Wilde and I am from North Carolina. I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis (CP) when I was 5 years old and had the TPIAT surgery at 17 years old. I am now 31 years old living post-Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT) as a registered nurse (RN) and [...]
Discovering the Pancreas Through Mentorship and Collaboration Anna Evans Phillips, MD, shares her unconventional journey from a history major to a physician-scientist in pancreatology. A transformative research fellowship introduced her to pancreas research, mentorship, and the value of collaboration. Dr. Evans Phillips also shares how organizations like The NPF and CAPER can play key [...]
My name is Alexis and five years ago, I shared my story of living with hereditary chronic pancreatitis (CP). I was scared to be vulnerable and transparent about what I was experiencing, and I feared others wouldn’t respond to my story or that my social media advocacy page wouldn’t be successful. Sharing my [...]
Mentorship in the Pancreas Disease Field The field of pancreas disease research and treatment is evolving, with new discoveries and technologies shaping the way we diagnose and manage pancreas disease. To continue this, mentorship plays a critical role in shaping the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Dr. Peter Banks has been [...]
Scott Reavis has lived with FCS for over 24 years, but was only diagnosed 18 months ago. In his story, he wants to let other patients living with FCS know that they are not alone and to show how he lives with FCS on a daily basis. Thank you Scott for helping The NPF [...]
Noah was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis at just 6 years old and underwent the TPIAT at 8 years old. Now almost a year post-TPIAT, Noah and his mom, Millie, share their story with the hope of reminding pancreas disease families they are not alone. Thank you, Noah and Millie for helping The NPF spread [...]
My name is Jon Fox and I’m a survivor of two different cancers: testicular cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. I also developed acute pancreatitis about 2 years following my Whipple procedure. I’m from New York City and still currently reside here, though I am planning on relocating soon. I’m a deep thinker and [...]
Our late mother’s name is Justine Lacey. She passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2024, at the age of 48. She was a beloved wife to our father, Shane, for 23 years. A loving mother to the 5 of us (Skylar 24, Jake 21, Ava 18, Nick 15, and Peyton 11). As well as [...]
My name is Meaghan. I live in Philadelphia with my husband Steve and my son Teddy. My journey with pancreatitis began in 1993 when I was 8 years old and hospitalized at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for acute pancreatitis. Just a few months before that, my older sister had her first attack [...]
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