Pancreatic cancer survivor raises awareness

How Common Is Pancreatic Cancer?

Sep 30, 2024

Editor’s note: It’s Rare Cancer Day, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to talk about how rare pancreatic cancer […]
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Survivor educates about pancreatic cancer symptoms and risk factors at PanCAN community event

Pancreatic Cancer Survivor’s Success with Precision Medicine and Clinical Trial

May 14, 2024

Steven Merlin is a 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor who is doing well today in large part thanks to his treatment […]
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Finding the Right Clinical Trial for You

May 1, 2024

Every treatment available today – from common medications like aspirin and cough syrup to all types of chemotherapy – was […]
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Milk and dairy-free milk alternatives, which can be good options for pancreatic cancer patients

Friday Fix: Milk and Milk Alternatives

May 28, 2021

For pancreatic cancer patients, milk can be beneficial or can cause challenges.

Meat and cheese are allowed in a keto diet, which limits carbs and includes high-fat foods

Friday Fix: The Keto Diet

May 7, 2021

What should you know about the ketogenic diet if you’re facing pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer researcher examining blood sample

Pancreatic Cancer Research at PanCAN

May 3, 2021

In addition to supporting patients and families, PanCAN is advancing research.

Dr. Barbara Kenner is committed to pancreatic cancer early detection

Barbara Kenner, PhD, Is Focused on Early Detection

Apr 22, 2021

After Barbara Kenner, PhD, lost her husband just two months after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, she made it her mission to find a way to detect pancreatic cancer earlier. Barbara has been instrumental in supporting PanCAN’s recently announced Early Detection Initiative and the research that preceded and shaped it.

You made early detection research possible

Advocates Made Early Detection Initiative Possible

Apr 21, 2021

Passionate advocates and volunteers paved the way for our Early Detection Initiative.

Gloria with fellow volunteers at PurpleStride Washington D.C. event

Carrying on Her Mother’s Strength, Gloria Raises Awareness, Advocates and Supports Others

Apr 20, 2021

Gloria Perry raises awareness, advocates and connects volunteers – to honor her mom.

Bananas are a great source of nutrients and help pancreatic cancer patients manage side effects

Friday Fix: The Bountiful Benefits of Bananas

Apr 16, 2021

Bananas are a great source of nutrients and can help patients manage side effects.

Alcee Hastings had stage 4 pancreatic cancer

U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings Dies After Pancreatic Cancer Battle

Apr 7, 2021

Alcee Hastings (D-FL) died on April 6 after battling stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Let Congress know pancreatic cancer research funding is a priority

As New Congress Determines Their Priorities, Make Yours Heard

Apr 5, 2021

Right now, Congress is working to determine their priorities for the year.

Stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor

Jeff Is Following the Science During His Pancreatic Cancer Journey

Mar 15, 2021

“I’ve been an advocate for following the science throughout my journey,” survivor Jeff Eidens says. And PanCAN Patient Services has […]
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HERO IMAGE ALT TEXT: 95 characters max. La’Reuance and Sandra are involved to continue the fight

La’Reuance and Sandra Volunteer to Honor Parents, Help Others

Feb 18, 2021

Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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African American pancreatic cancer survivor and her daughter

Mother-Daughter Duo Raises Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer in the Black Community

Feb 2, 2021

Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing inspiring stories from our community to pay tribute to those […]
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Los Estudios Clinicos Aportan el Progreso Clínico

Jan 20, 2021

Read this article in English Los estudios clinicos han estado en las noticias recientemente porque son la única manera de […]
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Steve wears Baker Mayfield “I woke up feeling dangerous” shirt

Clinical Trial Is Key Component of Coach’s Game Plan

Jan 19, 2021

A sports quote became the rallying cry for an Ohio teacher and coach fighting pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Mike Donaldson

A Clinical Trial Gives Mike Time with His Son

Jan 6, 2021

He and his young son have now been to all 50 states together.

January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month

Clinical Trials Bring Progress, Change

Jan 4, 2021

Lea esta historia en español Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Today, we kick off the […]
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Pancreatic cancer was in the news in 2020

2020 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News

Dec 30, 2020

Editor’s note: We’re wrapping up 2020 by highlighting key things that have happened in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) […]
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