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PanCAN Volunteers Putting Hope into Action
Apr 3, 2025

Editor’s Note: PanCAN volunteers devote their time, energy and passion year-round to improving the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic […]
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FDA Approves New Treatment for PNETs: What You Need to Know
Mar 31, 2025

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has granted approval for a new drug to treat pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, also called […]
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Meal Planning for Caregivers: Save Time, Prep and Organize
Mar 26, 2025

Tackle meal prep by portioning meals and then freezing or refrigerating them.

STAT Article Highlights Devastating Cuts to Pancreatic Cancer Research Funding
Mar 25, 2025

Cancer advocates, researchers, clinicians and patients are speaking out in a new STAT News article published this week about the […]
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The Current State of Federal Funding for Pancreatic Cancer Research: A Call to Action
Mar 25, 2025

NEW – Cuts Won’t Stop Us, We’re Not Giving Up  It’s not the news we wanted, but it’s news that […]
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Celebrities attending PanCAN PurpleStride 2025

From Daytime to Primetime: TV Stars Unite for PanCAN PurpleStride – The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer – In April
Mar 19, 2025

Joan Vassos, “Star Trek” Team, Days of our Lives’ Martha Madison & Eric Martsolf, Eric Idle, Lisa Swayze, and Judge […]
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Tips for Snacks and Small Meals
Mar 19, 2025

For patients with pancreatic cancer, a common piece of advice is to eat small meals and snacks because they are […]
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PanCAN’s Approach to Fighting Pancreatic Cancer Includes You!
Mar 18, 2025

Advocacy is part of PanCAN’s approach to ending pancreatic cancer – find out why.

The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Research is in Jeopardy
Mar 17, 2025

Editor’s note: The “Research Spotlight” series is written by Dr. Anna Berkenblit, PanCAN’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer. Each month, […]
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Diabetic-friendly foods such as whole grains can also support pancreatic cancer patients

Diabetic-Friendly Foods and Pancreatic Cancer
Mar 13, 2025

Dietitian shares nutritious options for those with diabetes and pancreatic cancer.

PanCAN Stands Strong in Opposition to Recent Executive Actions
Mar 5, 2025

PanCAN Signs on to Research! America Statement | 2/25/25 The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has signed onto a letter […]
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Food & Joy: Recipes Across Cultural Traditions  
Mar 4, 2025

For many people, food is meaningful in ways that go beyond carbohydrates, protein and calories. Meals bring us together with […]
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Research Spotlight
Feb 20, 2025

Editor’s note: The “Research Spotlight” series is written by Dr. Anna Berkenblit, PanCAN’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer. Each month, […]
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PanCAN’s Early Detection Initiative Reaches Important Milestone  
Feb 18, 2025

PanCAN’s Early Detection Initiative (EDI) has reached an important milestone: The study has enrolled all the patients necessary to move […]
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In memory of her late husband, John Vassos, Joan has formed team "It’s Just a Sprain."

Joan Vassos to Honor Late Husband at PanCAN PurpleStride – The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer – In April
Feb 14, 2025

Announcement Comes on Valentine’s Day – Marking Six Years to the Day Since John Vassos’ Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis on Feb. […]
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Continuing the Conversation: Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials  
Feb 12, 2025

PanCAN recently hosted a webinar titled “Clinical Trials: At the Leading Edge of Progress.” Our panel had a wide-ranging conversation […]
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PanCAN’s Legislative Priorities Need Your Support
Feb 10, 2025

NEW - Progress, Not Perplexity With a new administration comes change on Capitol Hill. And most recently, there’s been confusion about […]
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Research Spotlight: Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research and Key Insights from ASCO GI 2025
Jan 30, 2025

Editor’s note: The “Research Spotlight” series is written by Dr. Anna Berkenblit, PanCAN’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer. Each month, […]
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A Call to Action: Progress for Pancreatic Cancer Depends on You
Jan 16, 2025

Today the American Cancer Society called out the need for more progress on pancreatic cancer, citing it as the third-leading […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Diagnoses and Mortality Rates Climb; Five-Year Survival Rate for Pancreatic Cancer Stalls at 13%
Jan 16, 2025

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Calls for Urgently Needed Research and Funding for Effective Early Detection Strategy and New Treatments for […]
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