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 [...]
Parker's Story: Strength Through Every Challenge Parker's journey with hereditary chronic pancreatitis began long before his symptoms became severe. At just five years old, Parker was diagnosed with hereditary chronic pancreatitis caused by a PRSS1 genetic mutation. His diagnosis came only nine months after his twin sister underwent a [...]
Annie's Story: Getting Her Childhood Back When Annie was diagnosed with pancreatitis in December 2024, she was just two years old. Looking back, her family believes she had been experiencing symptoms long before that first official diagnosis. At around 18 months old, Annie spent nearly 12 weeks sick, but [...]
My name is Kynlee Al‑Mosawi. I am 19 years old, and from Salt Lake City, Utah. Pancreatic disease has shaped my life in ways I never could have imagined. My journey with chronic pancreatitis (CP) and ansa pancreatica (a rare genetic duct abnormality) has been long, painful, and at times, incredibly isolating. It has made [...]
Hi, my name is Suzanne Jurgensen, and I live in McCallsburg, Iowa, with my husband, Aric, and our three amazing children: Sawyer (12), Nolan (6), and Avery (3). All three have hereditary pancreatitis, a rare and painful condition that runs in Aric's family. I thought I understood pancreatitis when I started dating Aric. I [...]
My name is Alicia Cook, and I'm a breast cancer survivor. Actually, by the time you read this, I'll be able to say I'm a three-time survivor now recovering. But that's not my reason for speaking to you today. You see, I'm also a daughter. And three years ago, I lost my dad [...]
Alicia A. from West Virginia was diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer in 2021. In her story, she recounts the moment she received the life-altering news and the complex emotions that followed. She shares the challenges of undergoing treatment but highlights the profound impact of human connection throughout her journey, and advice [...]
Mom, Angie, 37, and son, Joseph, 17, have been affected by pancreas disease for nearly their entire lives. They sat down with us at The NPF to share their stories with hopes of reminding others that they are not alone in the fight against pancreas disease and offering hope to all those affected. Thank [...]
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 [...]
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