When Dan McNamee was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at 40, he didn't know how much time he had left. Five years later, he’s in remission—grateful, scarred, and transformed. In this powerful episode, Dan shares his journey through chemotherapy, clinical trials, and the emotional terrain of facing mortality at such a young age while raising two young sons. With a family of doctors at his side and a deep desire to leave something behind, Dan wrote Everything That Makes Me Happy Makes Me Sad—a love letter, a legacy, and a lifeline for his family. He opens up about writing through uncertainty in the darkest hours, training for the NYC Marathon with Project Purple, and what he’d say to someone newly diagnosed. This is a story of survival, vulnerability, and the grace that comes with living like everything matters and the only option is to persevere.

This episode is for anyone living with pancreatic cancer and for their caregivers. There is always HOPE, don't give up.

Pick up a copy of Dan's book: Everything That Makes Me Happy Makes Me Sad - Fun Life Tips from Death's Abyss

 Visit his website: https://www.funlifetips.com/

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Special thanks to:

Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music

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