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How Volunteering Transformed Grief into Purpose
Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Research Shows Racial Inequalities in Cancer Care
Editor’s Note: In honor of National Minority Health Month, we would like to shed some light on the issues of […]
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Handstands for PanCAN
Editor’s note: We are sad to report that Emily Koski passed away of pancreatic cancer in November 2019. She was […]
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2018 Year in Review: Top 10 Pancreatic Cancer News Stories
Editor’s note: Today’s edition of the 2018 Year in Review series features the 10 most popular news stories on the […]
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New PanCAN PSA Video on Symptoms Urges Early Detection
Knowing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and getting it diagnosed early could save your life. This message is delivered personally […]
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How to Ask for Help When Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
Many of us are taught from a young age to be independent and take care of things ourselves. But when […]
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Tips for Long-distance Caregivers
Editor’s note: The coronavirus pandemic and preventative measures that followed – including social distancing and reducing travel – have resulted in many people being […]
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Two Great Women, Two Great Movies
Editors note: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sharon Jones are two extraordinary women who battled pancreatic cancer and reached remarkable heights […]
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Building a Support System for Patients
Getting diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and living with the disease can be confusing and highly emotional. Throughout the journey, support […]
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Summer Safety Tips for Patients on Treatment
Editor’s note: This previously published article has been updated as of July 2020 to include important tips related to the […]
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U.S. News & World Report Features Chief Medical Officer
In a recent U.S. News & World Report article, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Chief Medical Officer Victoria Manax, MD, […]
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Treating the Patient, Not Just the Cancer
In the field of healthcare, the term “comprehensive care” refers to the approach of treating the whole patient. Healthcare teams […]
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Maintaining Hope, One Page at a Time
For newly diagnosed patients and those who have been living with pancreatic cancer, waves of fear, sadness and anger can […]
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Supporting Caregivers as They Care for Others
Editor’s note: In light of Caregiver Appreciation Month, we’re sharing a previously published blog about caregiver support. PanCAN salutes all […]
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2017 Year in Review: Advocacy in Action
In 2017, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) advocates raised their voice and moved the needle toward our goal of doubling […]
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2017 Year in Review: Top 10 News Stories
Editor’s note: This article is another installment in our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic […]
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Consumer Reports Rates PanCAN Top Charity for Giving
During the holiday season of generosity and year-end giving, it’s important to donate with confidence, knowing that your contribution is […]
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Coping with Pancreatic Cancer During the Holidays
The holiday season is filled with a lot of activity: getting gifts, decorating, participating in religious traditions, gathering with family, […]
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Yoga and Meditation: Finding Peace and Power along the Journey
The valuable skill of adapting to change, with as much care and understanding as possible, is particularly important for every […]
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Discovery Channel Clinical Trials Series: Episode 2 – “Treatment”
The second episode of the three-part Discovery documentary on clinical trials, First in Human, follows the gripping story of three […]
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