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How Pancreatic Cancer Survivor David Dessert Is Helping Others

Listen to how David Dessert, a 10-year pancreatic cancer survivor, is helping others.

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and we honor all those affected by pancreatic cancer, their families, loved ones and friends. Learn more about pancreatic cancer and hereditary risk on the FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered website and listen to how David Dessert, a 10-year pancreatic cancer survivor, is helping others.

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