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    U.S. House Of Representatives Supports $20 Million for Pancreatic Cancer Research Funding

    Sep 29, 2023

    With Leadership from Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Champions in Congress, House Defense Appropriations Bill Passes with Increase to Pancreatic […]
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    Aitia and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Partner to Transform De-Identified Multi-Omic Patient Data into Digital Twins to Drive New Discoveries and Improve Patient Outcomes

    Sep 27, 2023

    LOS ANGELES and SOMERVILLE, MA, Sept 27, 2023: Aitia, the leader in the development and application of Causal AI and […]
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    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Selects Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. to Receive $5 Million Therapeutic Accelerator Award to Develop Leading-Edge Treatments

    Sep 26, 2023

    Innovative Multimillion-Dollar Grant Was Created in 2022 to Drive Biopharma Industry to Speed Development of Pancreatic Cancer Therapies BOSTON, MA., […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Appoints Jill Davis as Organization’s First-Ever Chief Growth Officer

    Sep 7, 2023

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (Sept. 7, 2023) – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces Record-Breaking Annual Research Investment, Including New Grant Awards, Which Will Accelerate Progress Against Pancreatic Cancer

    Aug 30, 2023

    PanCAN Has Invested More Than $208 Million Over 20 Years Aimed at Building the Field of Pancreatic Cancer Researchers and […]
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    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Announces New Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Leaders and Members

    Jul 18, 2023

    Nonprofit’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Represented by Foremost Leaders in Pancreatic Cancer Field LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (July 18, […]
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    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Welcomes Four New Leaders to its Distinguished Board of Directors

    Jul 11, 2023

    New Board Members United by Their Personal Connections to Pancreatic Cancer Will Support PanCAN’s Bold Goals for Progress and Growth […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Urges Advocates from All 50 States to Call On Congress to Increase Federal Funding for Pancreatic Cancer Research

    Jun 16, 2023

    Federal Funding Increases Fuel Research Progress and Help Improve Patient Outcomes LOS ANGELES, Calif., (June 14, 2023) – The Pancreatic […]
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    Jean Trebek and Julie Fleshman at PanCAN PurpleStride Los Angeles 2023

    PanCAN PurpleStride Unites Celebrities, Survivors, Caregivers and Supporters Nationwide At The Ultimate Walk To End Pancreatic Cancer

    May 1, 2023

    Lisa Niemi Swayze, Eric Idle, Jean Trebek, Rosario Dawson Among the Notable Participants to Walk and Raise Awareness, Critical Funds […]
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    The gift to PanCAN was made in honor of the memory of Skip Viragh, pictured here and a pioneer in the mutual fund industry.

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Receives Transformational $25 Million Gift to Accelerate Research and Advance Progress for Pancreatic Cancer

    Mar 14, 2023

    Gift Was Made in Memory of Skip Viragh Who Passed from the Disease In 2003 and Brings the Total Contribution […]
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    Professional Golf Community Joins Together with Laurie Weiskopf In Honor of Her Late Husband, Tom Weiskopf, to Raise Money for PanCAN Purplestride – The Walk To End Pancreatic Cancer

    Mar 13, 2023

    Team “Weiskopf’s Warriors” is Supported by Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Aims to Raise Money to Advance Progress Against the […]
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    Statement From the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancan) In Response To President Biden’s FY 2024 Budget Priorities

    Mar 9, 2023

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) applauds the Biden administration for prioritizing and supporting critical cancer research initiatives in its […]
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    Star Trek’s Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, and Kitty Swink Join Forces Once Again To Raise Money for PanCAN PurpleStride – The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer

    Feb 15, 2023

    Actors Are Calling on the Star Trek Community and People Across the Country to Support Their Team “Trek Against Pancreatic […]
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    Five-Year Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate Increases to 12%

    Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate Continues Upward Trend, Reaching 12%, According to Annual Cancer Report

    Jan 12, 2023

    Increased Research Funding for Early Detection and Better Treatment Options Has Contributed To Improved Survival Rates — But More Must […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Rallies Advocates From All 50 States To Urge Congress To Increase Funding For Pancreatic Cancer Research

    Jun 13, 2022

    Increased Federal Funding Leads to Higher Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates LOS ANGELES, Calif., (June 13, 2022) – When federal funding […]
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    Statement From the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response To Results Of Cantargia’s Phase 1/2a Trial Of Nadunolimab

    Jun 7, 2022

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to hear about the promising results of Cantargia’s Phase 1/2a trial of […]
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    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Creates Innovative Multimillion-Dollar “Therapeutic Accelerator Award” To Drive the Biopharma Industry To Speed Development Of Pancreatic Cancer Treatments

    May 18, 2022

    PanCAN Awards Inaugural Grant to Verastem Oncology to Conduct Early-Stage (Phase Ib/II) Clinical Trial for New and Better Pancreatic Cancer […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Hosts First-Ever National PanCAN PurpleStride, The Ultimate Event to End Pancreatic Cancer

    Apr 30, 2022

    Celebrities, Survivors, Caregivers, and Supporters Join Forces on One Big Day to Raise Awareness and Critical Funds for the World’s […]
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    New Public Service Announcement Featuring Mindy Kaling Encourages the Public To Join Her At PanCAN PurpleStride, The Ultimate Event To End Pancreatic Cancer

    Mar 30, 2022

    PanCAN PurpleStride Aims to Raise $16.5 Million For its Critical Pancreatic Cancer Programs and Research to Improve Patient Outcomes LOS […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Adaptive Clinical Trial Adds New Investigational Treatment and Additional Sites

    Mar 24, 2022

    Investigational Treatment From Novartis To Be Activated At Precision PromiseSM Clinical Trial Sites Across the Country, Including Five Additional Premier […]
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    Mindy Kaling Joins The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network As Ambassador For Nationwide Fundraising Event “PanCAN PurpleStride” This Spring

    Feb 15, 2022

    One Nation. One Goal. One Big Day. PanCAN’s National Fundraising Event Returns April 30, 2022 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 15, […]
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    Congress votes to increase funding to Department of Defense Pancreatic Cancer Research Program

    Statement From the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response To President Biden’s “Cancer Moonshot” Initiative Briefing

    Feb 2, 2022

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) applauds President Biden for relaunching the Cancer Moonshot initiative and setting long-term, ambitious goals […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints Anat Kendal as Chief Financial Officer

    Jan 27, 2022

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (Jan. 27, 2022) – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Reaches Highest-Ever Survival Rate, 11%, According To Annual Cancer Report

    Jan 12, 2022

    Advances in Treatments Have Contributed To Better Survival Overall But Not Enough Progress Being Made Among Those With Metastatic Disease […]
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    Actress Jen Landon Joins Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to Bring Awareness to the Importance Of Genetic Testing For Inherited Cancer Risk

    Nov 21, 2021

    Leading Nonprofit’s Campaign Encourages Public to Talk, Test, and Take Control During November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month LOS ANGELES, Calif. […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network And Cdisc Partnership Develops First Data Standards For World’s Toughest Cancer

    Nov 4, 2021

    New Therapeutic Area User Guide for the Standardization of Medical Data in Pancreatic Cancer Now Available for Use by Research […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network To Bring No-Cost Enzyme Therapy To Clinical Trial Participants

    Sep 22, 2021

    Supportive Care Method Will Address Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Patients Enrolled in PanCAN’s Precision Promise Adaptive Clinical Trial LOS ANGELES, […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Awarded Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator For 17th Consecutive Year

    Aug 12, 2021

    Fewer Than 1% of All Rated Organizations Have Received the Distinction with this Consistency LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (August 12, […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Funds Nearly $3 Million Of Innovative Research Through 2021 Grants Program

    Jul 14, 2021

    Recent Evaluation Of Grants Program Found Researchers Go On To Receive Average Of $11.50 For Every $1 Invested By PanCAN […]
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    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Welcomes Two New Board Members and Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Chair

    Jul 7, 2021

    Leaders From Technology, Legal and Pancreatic Cancer Oncology Fields Strive to Help PanCAN Increase Funding, Awareness and the Survival Rate […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Rallies Survivors, Caregivers and Celebrities To Use Their Voice, Calling On Congress To Fund Research For World’s Toughest Cancer

    Jun 17, 2021

    PanCAN Action Week Brings Together Thousands of Advocates to Fuel Progress for Pancreatic Cancer Research Los Angeles, Calif. (June 17, […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Partners With Fibrogen To Bring New Experimental Treatment Arm To Adaptive Clinical Trial, Precision Promise

    Jun 16, 2021

    Addition Marks First Experimental Therapy Offered as Either First- or Second-Line Option for Pancreatic Cancer Patients Enrolled in Novel Trial […]
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    Star Trek’s Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman and Jonathan Frakes to Host Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Voices In Action

    May 17, 2021

    Largest Gathering of Advocates From Across the Country Use Their Voices, Calling on Congress to Fund Pancreatic Cancer Research LOS […]
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    Celebrities Impacted By Pancreatic Cancer Join Pancan’s Purplestride Los Angeles Walk to Raise Money to Fight the World’s Toughest Cancer

    Apr 27, 2021

    Alex Trebek’s Daughter, Nicky Trebek, “This is Us” Writer and Producer Dan Fogelman, “Star Trek” Actors Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink […]
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    Is There a Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes After Age 50? Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Launches $25 Million, Large-Scale Study

    Apr 13, 2021

    PanCAN Aims to Develop Early Detection Strategy for the World’s Toughest Cancer By Studying Imaging At The Time Of New […]
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    Rankings Of Most Common and Deadly Cancer Types Will Shift Over Next Two Decades

    Apr 7, 2021

    Pancreatic Cancer Expected to Be Second Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Deaths in the U.S. before 2030 LOS ANGELES, Calif., and […]
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    Budget Passed By Congress Includes Increase In Federal Funding for Cancer Research

    Dec 22, 2020

    Advocates From Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Were Instrumental in Securing Bipartisan Support For Pancreatic Cancer Research at Department of Defense […]
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    Actor Mindy Kaling teams with PanCAN for PSA

    Mindy Kaling Joins The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) As Brand Ambassador To Raise Awareness And Drive Donations For Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

    Nov 17, 2020

    Global Superstar Featured in New Public Service Campaign Revealing How Advice from Her Mother Prior to Her Tragic Passing from […]
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    Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Passing

    Nov 8, 2020

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, joins […]
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    Lisa Niemi Swayze

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Launches 30 Stories Over 30 Days Starting With Patrick Swayze’s Widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, In Time For November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

    Nov 2, 2020

    Alex Trebek’s Brave Battle and The Recent Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Rep. John Lewis, Lead […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces New Industry Partner To Accelerate New Therapies To Market Through Precision Promisesm Clinical Trial Platform

    Oct 28, 2020

    Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Provides A More Cost Effective, Efficient, and Patient-Centric Approach to Clinical Development Los Angeles, Calif. – […]
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    PanCAN’s Precision Promise clinical trial is open to eligible patients to enroll

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Platform Transforming Development of Treatment Options for World’s Toughest Cancer

    Oct 13, 2020

    Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Is More Cost Effective, Patient-Centric and Allows for Faster Learning Than Standard Trials Los Angeles, Calif. […]
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    PanCAN Board Chair Hilarie Koplow-McAdams

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints New Leadership and Members to Its Board of Directors

    Aug 4, 2020

    Strategic Leadership Will Support Innovation and Accelerate Progress for Pancreatic Cancer Patients MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2020) – The […]
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    Congress votes to increase funding to Department of Defense Pancreatic Cancer Research Program

    Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on the U.S. House of Representatives Approval of $15 Million for Pancreatic Cancer Funding

    Jul 31, 2020

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, is thrilled […]
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    Alex Trebek, pancreatic cancer survivor

    Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Health News

    Jul 21, 2020

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, is grateful […]
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    John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and civil rights icon

    Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to John Lewis Passing

    Jul 18, 2020

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, joins the […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Funds $4.75 Million of Innovative Research Through 2020 Competitive Grants Program

    Jun 30, 2020

    Choice of Funding Start Dates Provides New Grantees Support and Flexibility in the Midst of Coronavirus Pandemic Please note: This […]
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    For 16th Consecutive Year, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Awarded Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

    Jun 24, 2020

    Fewer Than One Percent of All Rated Organizations Have Received the Distinction With This Consistency MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (June […]
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    New Research Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Patients Who Receive Precision Medicine Live An Average Of One Year Longer Than Those Who Do Not

    Mar 3, 2020

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Perthera Study in Lancet Oncology Underscores the Urgent Need for Every Pancreatic Cancer Patient to […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Hits Milestone with Double-Digit Survival Rates

    Jan 8, 2020

    Annual Cancer Report Shows the Five-year Survival Rate for the World’s Deadliest Cancer Has Reached 10%, However More Americans Are […]
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    PanCAN CEO appears on the set of CBS News to speak about pancreatic cancer awareness

    2019 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News

    Dec 24, 2019

    Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series today by recapping some of PanCAN’s high-profile media coverage this […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Launches PSA Campaign About the World’s Toughest Cancer

    Nov 7, 2019

    PanCAN Urges Public to Learn Symptoms and Risks of Pancreatic Cancer through November Awareness Campaign MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Nov. […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints Columbia Sportswear Executive Lisa Kulok to Board of Directors

    Sep 4, 2019

    MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Sept. 4, 2019) The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization, announced today that Columbia Sportswear […]
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    Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins PanCAN Board

    Sep 4, 2019

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok to its esteemed board of directors. PanCAN’s board […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Awarded Highest Four-Star Rating from Leading Non-Profit Evaluator for 15th Consecutive Year

    Aug 14, 2019

    Fewer Than 1 Percent of All Rated Organizations Have Received the Distinction With This Consistency MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Aug. […]
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    PanCAN Earns Highest Charity Rating for 15th Year

    Aug 14, 2019

    For the 15th consecutive year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator – the highest […]
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    Stephanie Pieklik had a purple theme at her wedding to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer

    Moments Matter: Stephanie Pieklik

    Aug 12, 2019

    Many young girls dream about their wedding day. They often picture every detail from the gorgeous white gown that will […]
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    Two sisters hold sign for their dad at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Advocacy Day 2019

    Moments Matter: Stephanie Castillo and Arikka Pirker

    Aug 5, 2019

    Editor’s note: In honor of National Sisters Day on Sunday, August 4, we’re sharing the story of Stephanie Castillo and […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Furthers Research Investment Through Funding of Scientific Grants

    Jun 28, 2019

    Please note: This press release has been edited since its original publish date to reflect changes in the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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    Pancreatic cancer survivor, Alex Trebek, on the cover of People magazine

    Alex Trebek’s Message of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

    May 31, 2019

    This week, Alex Trebek appeared on the cover of People magazine sharing a positive update in his journey with stage […]
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    Eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor John O’Grady

    Moments Matter: John O’Grady

    Mar 12, 2019

    In April 2011, then 56-year-old John O’Grady was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Several months previously, he had been diagnosed […]
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    Moments Matter: Karen Kiernan

    Mar 6, 2019

    Editor’s Note: We are saddened at the passing of Karen Kiernan on September 18, 2024. Karen defied the odds, living […]
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    Fundraiser with sister who died from pancreatic cancer and inspired her to fundraise the cause

    Team Tracy Walks PurpleStride for a Sister’s Legacy

    Jan 23, 2019

    Kristin Escobar describes her older sister Tracy as “the healthiest person I knew.” Tracy was an active 37-year-old and mom […]
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    Oncology dietitian becomes PanCAN Scientific and Medical Advisory Board member

    Oncology Dietitian Joins Scientific and Medical Advisory Board

    Jan 17, 2019

    The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Jeannine Mills, MS, RD, CSO, LD, to its esteemed Scientific and Medical Advisory […]
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    National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month Campaign Sheds Light on Myths And Enrollment Barriers Surrounding Clinical Trials

    Jan 3, 2019

    Pancreatic Cancer Patients Who Participate in Clinical Research Have Better Outcomes MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Jan. 3, 2019) This January, […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Addresses Pancreatic Cancer Weight Loss Causes and Treatment in Newly Published Paper

    Jan 2, 2019

    Weight Loss in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Should Be Treated as Agressively as Cancer Itself, Paper States MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – […]
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    2018 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News

    Dec 27, 2018

    Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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    Volunteer with PanCAN founder and singer Erin Willett at Orange County 5K pancreatic cancer walk

    It Starts with Someone: Mike Linse

    Dec 12, 2018

    Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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    Jaundice, which causes a yellowing of the skin and eyes, can be a symptom of pancreatic cancer

    The Facts About Jaundice and Pancreatic Cancer

    Nov 20, 2018

    If you’ve ever had a baby, you may be familiar with jaundice. Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to appear […]
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    Pancreatic cancer patient supported by her caregiver speak with their doctor at the hospital

    Powerful Tips from Experienced Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers

    Nov 13, 2018

    Being a caregiver for a loved one battling pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming, but it is also a crucial role […]
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