Letter to the Editor, Pancreatic Cancer

Dear Editor,

, his friends and colleagues. He was an American icon and one of the greatest visionaries of our time. His passing is such a great loss for our country.  

I did not know him personally but I shared something in common with him--pancreatic cancer. I lost my own mother on July 15, 2010, a very short eight days after her pancreatic tumor was found and diagnosed. 

Although Mr. Jobs battled a rare form of pancreatic cancer (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor) his passing, if due to the disease, serves as a harsh reminder of the relentlessness of this deadly cancer and the lack of pre-screening methods and effective treatment options available. We must take action to ensure scientific progress is made to give pancreatic cancer patients a fighting chance.

We need our Members of Congress to co-sponsor and pass the Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education Act (S. 362/H.R. 733) so that we will have the necessary funding to make true progress against this disease. To learn more about this important legislation and how you can make a difference, visit www.knowitfightitendit.org.

I hope all those inspired by Jobs will honor his memory by joining the fight against pancreatic cancer. Together we can know, fight and end this deadly disease.

Sincerely,

Kelly Smith
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Kelly Smith, Volunteer
Atlanta Affiliate Media Coordinator
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network