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It Starts with Someone: Frank Caliendo
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Friday Fix: The Good and Bad Ingredients in Summer Sweets
Summer is often filled with water activities, vacations, delicious BBQs and meals with family and friends. And for many, the […]
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PanCAN Awarded Highest Charity Rating
For the 14th consecutive year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has earned the highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, […]
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Beneficial Meals to Help Start Your Day
Breakfast is often labeled the most important meal, and for good reason. A meal to begin your day can improve […]
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PanCAN’s Chief Science Officer Weighs in on Major Research Study
An interview with Lynn Matrisian, PhD, MBA, chief science officer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), appeared in STAT […]
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Novel study urges genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients, creating a new standard of care
With the Identification of Six Genetic Mutations, Authors Urge Genetic Testing for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients – Not Only Those […]
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Former “American Ninja Warrior’s” Best Role – Fatherhood
“Our kids are the most important parts of our life, and our role as fathers is our most important role, […]
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Friday Fix: Benefits of Vegetable Gardening for Cancer Patients
Did you know that vegetable gardening can offer several benefits to cancer patients? Here’s why. According to a recent study […]
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Friday Fix: 4 Steps to Prepare Fruits and Vegetables
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month and many cancer patients will choose to start summer off right by […]
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Exercise Tips for People with Pancreatic Cancer
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and may help pancreatic cancer patients gain physical strength to help […]
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Sally Ride featured on USPS Forever Stamp
Sally Ride, an American physicist and astronaut, known for becoming the first woman in space in 1983, is now featured […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Addresses New Cancer Report
As Overall Cancer Incidence Rates Decline, Incidence and Death Rates Continue to Climb in Pancreatic Cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – […]
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Friday Fix: A Healthy Take on Spring and Summer Party Snacks
Editor’s note: It’s officially spring and will be summertime before we know it! To celebrate the season, we’re bringing back […]
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Friday Fix: Ways to Make Home-cooked Recipes Healthier
After diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients are often advised by their doctor or dietitian to modify their diet to include more […]
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Survivors Take a Leap of Faith to Celebrate Life
This past weekend, five Southern California pancreatic cancer survivors – Belinda Barnes, Susie Lemieux, Lupe Romero, Roberta Luna and Tom […]
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Friday Fix: 7 Food Myths Busted
The quest to maintain the best quality of life includes eating a healthy diet. However, knowing what to eat and […]
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Friday Fix: Budget-Friendly Food Shopping Tips
For pancreatic cancer patients, an important way to maintain the best quality of life is to eat a healthy diet. […]
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Friday Fix: Healthy, Easy-to-Make Meals for Patients
For pancreatic cancer patients, dietitians recommended 6-8 snacks or small meals throughout the day at scheduled times – even if […]
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President of the Time Warner Foundation Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Lisa Garcia Quiroz, president of the Time Warner Foundation and senior vice president and the first chief diversity officer of […]
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Friday Fix: Foods Pancreatic Cancer Patients Should Avoid
The nutrition goal for people with pancreatic cancer should be to consume an adequate amount of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins […]
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Friday Fix: The Importance of Nutrition for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
March is National Nutrition Month®, and proper nutrition is key to maintaining good quality of life for pancreatic cancer patients. […]
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Ways to Support Someone with Pancreatic Cancer
When someone you know has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may feel helpless or unsure of how to best […]
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NFL Prospects Raising Funds for PanCAN
In preparation for the NFL draft, two prospects will raise money to support the efforts of the Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Friday Fix: Dietary Plans for Whipple Recipients
A priority for many pancreatic cancer patients is to have good quality of life while fighting the disease. In today’s […]
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Raising Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer on World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day. Every Feb. 4, the cancer community unites the world’s population in an effort to raise […]
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Friday Fix: Let’s Talk Fiber
In a day and age where most diet fads focus on protein intake or revolve around carbohydrate consumption, this is […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro with His Physician
Ken Brown, a 68-year-old attorney from Highland Park, Illinois, had to permanently put his dreams of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro on […]
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Friday Fix: Paleo-diet, Healthy or Harmful?
With a motive of good health, many patients take to particular diets to help with their illness. However, not all […]
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Friday Fix: Low-Fat Diets May Lower Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
A recent study found that older women who are overweight or obese, were able to lower their risk of getting […]
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Prominent Neuroscientist Ben Barres Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Ben Barres, MD, PhD, an influential and groundbreaking neuroscientist, passed away on Dec. 27, 2017, at the age of 63 […]
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A Tribute to Lives Lost to Pancreatic Cancer in 2017
Despite an intense fight against the world’s toughest cancer, far too many people near and dear were lost this year […]
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Reality Star Tori Deal visits PanCAN
MTV reality star Tori Deal visited the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Manhattan Beach national headquarters recently and spoke about […]
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8 Travel Tips for Patients
The holidays often involve travel, which may seem burdensome for those with pancreatic cancer. Though the holidays are synonymous with […]
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PanCAN Welcomes New Board Member
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Peter Cashion, MBA, as the newest member of the Board of Directors (BOD). […]
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Luminary Awards Honors CEO Julie Fleshman
On Dec. 1, OncLive® and The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancer, hosted the inaugural Luminary Awards in […]
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Caregiver Tips: Staying Organized and In Control
November is Caregiver Appreciation Month, and it goes without saying that caregivers are deeply appreciated for their selflessness. But in the midst […]
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