Hello - one year ago August of ‘23 I was diagnosed with Acinar Pancreatic Cancer with tumors on my pancreas. Fortunately for me it was detected early and I had surgery last September a distal pan to remove 1/2 my pancreas and spleen. The cancerous tumors were removed successfully however the cancer had metastasized to my liver (3 tumors detected). I started chemotherapy last November - gemcitabine and cisplatine (platinum based) also genetic testing revealed that I have the BRAC2 gene mutation. BRAC2 is known to cause cancer in women and men. After 12 rounds of chemo I responded well and the liver tumors shrunk to 1/2 their size. With this great response I am now on an oral PARP inhibitor “Lynparza” which targets the BRAC2 mutation and I am seeing (CT scans) good results, tumors continue to show reduction with no spread or new tumors. So one year later I am doing well and cannot thank my loving wife, Kim as she has been by my side as has my family. My Cleveland Clinic care team has been excellent and feel I am in good hands. I am staying strong and staying in the fight because we fight we win.