Woman survives pancreatic cancer after routine heart scan catches early sign: 'I feel so lucky'

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Vicky Titcomb, 72, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer following a routine heart scan.
The scan also revealed stage 1 breast cancer and a benign ovarian mass, which was removed.
Titcomb underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and a Whipple procedure to treat the pancreatic and breast cancers.
Her early diagnosis allowed for the Whipple procedure, a treatment option not available to many pancreatic cancer patients.
After treatment, Titcomb was declared cancer-free in March 2026 and now advocates for pancreatic cancer awareness.
She credits advancements in cancer treatment for her survival and feels fortunate.

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