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Lets Win! Pancreatic Cancer

Rachel Moreno credits long-term survivor status to her choice to move to her son's in Michigan for treatment, where she found a doctor and a clinical trial.

Rachel Moreno knew she would need family support while getting treatment for pancreatic cancer, so she moved to her son’s house in Michigan.

This proved to be a crucial decision because she found a doctor who offered her a clinical trial rather than the standard treatment. Now back home in Arizona, Rachel is grateful for the choice she made.

Read more of Rachel’s story in “Relocating for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and a Clinical Trial.”

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