Coming together to change the future of pancreas cancer
The Pancreas Cancer Task Force is a group of skilled and dedicated community volunteers who have personally been affected by pancreas cancer. In a unique collaboration with the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Task Force members work in close concert with doctors, nurses and researchers to change the future of pancreas cancer.
Patient Support Programs
Comfort Totes
This program supports pancreas cancer patients and their caregivers to address the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatment.
We provide UW Carbone patients with a tote containing items that help ease pain and discomfort, offer information, and bring solace during challenging times.
Pancreas Cancer Peer Mentors
Maggie Rathert is a mother, grandmother, longtime teacher, a pancreas cancer survivor and Task Force member, who inspired the
creation of the Pancreas Cancer Peer Mentor Program at UW Carbone. Our patients and caregivers are matched with Task Force Peer Mentors to assist and support patients and families throughout their cancer journey.
Mentors have personal experiences with cancer and comprehensive training to better assist patients and caregivers.
Email Sofia Refetoff to pair with a mentor.
Meet the Task Force
