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About Us
PanCAN's vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive.
Our mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for patients.
Our Comprehensive Approach
PanCAN was the first organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer in a comprehensive way, and for more than two decades, we’ve grown a nationwide movement tackling the disease from all angles.
Research
We fund transformative research — everything from early detection to innovative new treatment approaches.
Patient Services
We provide information about treatment options, diet and nutrition, support resources and more, and we can answer all your questions along the way.
Advocacy
We work with thousands of grassroots advocates to urge Congress to increase federal research funding for pancreatic cancer, and we get results.
Community
Be part of our movement! You can volunteer locally, participate in a PurpleStride community event or host your own fundraiser.
Our Goals by 2030
Drive 5-year survival from 10% to 20%
Thanks to PanCAN's approach to fighting pancreatic cancer, the survival rate reached double digits in 2020. In 2024, it increased to 13%. Now we're working to get to 20% by 2030 through funding scientific research, disrupting the traditional pancreatic cancer clinical trials system with our own new approach, leading an early detection initiative, and more.
Raise $60M annually
Donors fund every bit of progress we make, so your gifts and PurpleStride fundraising support are critical to funding lifesaving research and keeping our vital patient and caregiver programs and services operating – free of charge.
Grow awareness of PanCAN in the U.S. from 14% to 30%
More people need to know about pancreatic cancer – symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and how PanCAN is here to help patients and families at every step. We'll increase awareness through national campaigns, media coverage, strategic partnerships, events and more, and we'll continually measure our success.
WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER
With approximately $249 million invested in research since 2003 and more than $13 million invested this year
93%
93% of our respondents told us they felt more knowledgeable after speaking with an expert Patient Services case manager
$249M
Generated a total research investment of approximately $249 million
600+
More than 600 PanCAN volunteer leaders drive local community action for our nationwide movement
1185%
Boosted annual National Cancer Institute funding for pancreatic cancer by 1185% since starting our efforts in 1999
500,000+
Patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals have called upon our organization more than 500,000 times for free information, resources and support
$15.6M
Our nationwide PurpleStride community raised $15.6M this past year to fund our critical research and programs and services for patients
Earned Charity Navigator's highest four-star rating for 20 years in a row, indicating our strong financial health, ongoing accountability and transparency.
WHO WE ARE
Our dedicated staff and passionate volunteers take action every day for a cause neglected far too long. Get to know the women and men who are leading the charge for all those impacted by this disease, including our president and CEO Julie Fleshman.
Scientific & Medical Advisory Board
Our Core Values
In all that we do, we’re guided and passionately driven by these five principles. Learn more.
