In 2010, more than 43-thousand people in the United States have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  The prognosis is poor, with less than five percent of those diagnosed still alive after diagnosis.  It is sometimes called a silent killer because early pancreatic cancer often does not cause symptoms, and it’s not usually diagnosed until it’s quite advanced.  Merlin Littlefield was heavily involved in the music business for over thirty years until he passed away from the disease.  Now his wife is working with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to help raise awareness and to double the survival rate of this deadly disease.  Kelly Lynn caught up with her and a few friends at a tribute in his honor at ASCAP’s Nashville office.