Alex Trebek speaks at a pancreatic cancer event, says "there is hope"

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The Jeopardy! host participated in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network walk on Saturday. He spoke to the crowd following a 22-year pancreatic cancer survivor named Angie. “Good morning ladies and gentlemen," the 78-year-old Trebek said. "Like most of you, I drew a great deal of inspiration from Angie’s comments a little while ago — a 22-year cancer survivor...As you all know, survivorship is measured starting from the date you are diagnosed with cancer and on that scale, my gosh, I’m a 62-day survivor. Give me a break. But I’m working on it. And I promise you this: That if I become a 22-year survivor, you will all be welcomed at my 100th birthday.”