Hi, I am a survivor of this disease and doing well for a long time already. So I know that it is possible to survive and flourish. It is a dificult road with many roadblocks.
I always thought that Pancreatic Cancer WAS linked to family. I had 2 cousins pass from this disease. We did not know about it then but it certainly runs in my family. My adult children know about it now and watch their own health. Everyone I know who has this disease has other family members who had it. My secretary had it, had surgery and is also doing well. Her son had it, had surgery and,too, is doing well. So, I think to say it is not linked to family history is not accurate. Now, I am not a Dr. and can only speak from my own knowledge.
LH