16 episodes
The Adventures of PanCan Man Frank Roche
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 28 Ratings
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Living your life as a superhero when your pancreas is kryptonite
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I Made It to Another December
Something a doctor said in passing to me when I was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer was, "With this kind of thing it's unlikely you'll see December." It was just a statistical reality. But I made it to December 2019. And December 2020. And now...December 2021. And I'm still standing.
I launched this show on December 1, 2019. It's been a long two years. And I'm glad I'm here to give you an update. I kinda look at this date as my re-birthday. -
The First Cut is the Deepest (but the second one hurts more)
It's been a while since I made a new episode for The Adventures of PanCan Man. So, here it is. I had another surgery in April 2021, and I've been recovering from that.
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Issue #13: Yes, Jim, I'm Okay
I'm NED nine months after having my Whipple surgery by Dr. Truty at Mayo Clinic. I should have given this update in November when I found out. I didn't. My buddy Jim gave me a little kick in the pants to remind me I said I'd let you know. Here you go.
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Alex Trebek, RBG & Me
Alex Trebek passed away yesterday from pancreatic cancer. It's been a tough one-two punch with RBG and then Alex going away. I have to go back for my assessment seven months after my Whipple next week and I have scanxiety. This didn't help. This is me talking about that.
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The Whipple
I had the Whipple Procedure done by Dr. Mark Truty at Mayo Clinic on April 14, 2020. Here's my story in the continuing Adventures of PanCan Man.
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On the Road: Issue #10
What happens when PanCan Man and Son of PanCan Man take an epic road trip from the East Coast to Mayo Clinic? They stop in at Niagara Falls, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Notre Dame along the way. And they talk cancer-cancer-cancer.
This issue of the show is a conversation with Stephen Roche, Son of PanCan Man, about his experience with having a dad with pancreatic cancer: what he thought, what he observed, and what we all can learn from the pancan trip so far.
Customer Reviews
Truly breathtakingly honest
Frank’s account of his experiences is as real as it gets. Full of honest reactions, educated commentary and digestible facts. His commitment to making this a community project is noble and worth the participation by the listener in listening and sharing.
10/10 A Must-Listen
Frank aka PanCan Man is brave, honest & witty. A true superhero spreading awareness and disseminating crucial information about this unfortunate, life-threatening monster. He inspires hope, and even makes light jokes, while letting you inside the gut-wrenching journey of his recovery.
Thank you Frank for your courage and your motivation to share your story so that we can have a more meaningful conversation about cancer.
A wonderful journey to take with a captivating dragon slayer
I’ve been in a very similar situation to Frank and I’m so happy to follow along after overcoming great odds. I relive a lot of what he talks about having gone through much of it myself His approach is funny and uplifting. I was no where in the mood, spirit or of physical strength to record much of anything while it was all happening. Frank’s podcast really lift my spirit, hearing his attitude and energy. Very entertaining and informative.
Frank, you are such a great storyteller.
As we have been in contact, you know I am here for you. Jason