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PanCAN Chief Science Officer Featured in OncLive

Oct 5, 2017

Today, OncLive published an in-depth article featuring Lynn Matrisian, PhD, MBA, chief science officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Steve Jobs: Still Innovating, Six Years Later

Oct 5, 2017

Today marks six years since Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was 56. Jobs suffered from […]
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Yankees Pitcher David Robertson Aims to Strike out Pancreatic Cancer

Oct 3, 2017

As the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs begin today, New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson will be aiming to […]
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Mindy Kaling Remembers Her Mom During TODAY Show Appearance

Sep 25, 2017

Last week, award-winning comedian, writer and producer, Mindy Kaling sat down with TODAY’s Willie Geist to gush about her most […]
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Sally Ride Legacy Honored in New Documentary

Sep 12, 2017

A new short documentary featured on the University of California Television’s the STEAM Channel honored Sally Ride, the American physicist […]
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The Mindy Project Auctions Designer Wardrobe to Support PanCAN

Sep 6, 2017

Hulu’s hit series “The Mindy Project” is currently in its sixth and final season. And to celebrate its outstanding run, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Vice President Jenny Isaacson speaks at Harvard Business School precision medicine initiative

PanCAN Featured in the Harvard Business Review

Jun 24, 2017

Earlier this week, we were featured in the Harvard Business Review for our role in the novel HBS Kraft PM […]
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Hundreds of ‘Purple People’ Step Up, Stand Tall, Act Boldly on Capitol Hill

Jun 20, 2017

Our nation’s capital was covered in purple yesterday, Tuesday, June 20, on the 10th anniversary of National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy […]
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U.S. Congressional Leaders Wage Hope Together to Support Pancreatic Cancer Research

Jun 20, 2017

Today, congressional leaders came together with bi-partisan support for cancer research during our 10th annual Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. […]
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PanCAN Heads For ‘The Hill’

Jun 20, 2017

This morning, more than 650 advocates including over 100 pancreatic cancer survivors, stormed our nation’s capital to urge Congress to […]
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10th Anniversary of Advocacy Day Commences

Jun 19, 2017

Today, June 19, our CEO and president Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, spoke to more than 650 passionate volunteers and advocates […]
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Reality TV Star Erin Willett Visits PanCAN

May 25, 2017

Erin Willet, the singer, songwriter and reality TV star, utilizing her platform to provide hope for families affected by pancreatic […]
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Patrick Swayze’s Legacy Lives on to Fight Pancreatic Cancer

Apr 14, 2017

One of our Influencers of Hope, Lisa Niemi Swayze, is honoring her late husband’s legacy by donating a portion of […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day: We’re Better Together

Apr 13, 2017

This post was authored by Karen Templeton, a volunteer leader in our Birmingham Affiliate. My father was my best friend, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Takes Center Stage for Hollywood’s Elite

Feb 21, 2017

As Hollywood prepares for The Oscars® on February 26, we are highlighting talented individuals of the arts who have not […]
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Another Legend Lost: Remembering Iconic Screen and Stage Actor John Hurt

Jan 27, 2017

Today we learned that iconic screen and stage actor John Hurt has died from pancreatic cancer. He was 77. The […]
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