Celebrities attending PanCAN PurpleStride 2025

From Daytime to Primetime: TV Stars Unite for PanCAN PurpleStride – The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer – In April

Mar 19, 2025

Joan Vassos, “Star Trek” Team, Days of our Lives’ Martha Madison & Eric Martsolf, Eric Idle, Lisa Swayze, and Judge […]
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PanCAN Stands Strong in Opposition to Recent Executive Actions

Mar 5, 2025

PanCAN Signs on to Research! America Statement | 2/25/25 The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has signed onto a letter […]
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In memory of her late husband, John Vassos, Joan has formed team "It’s Just a Sprain."

Joan Vassos to Honor Late Husband at PanCAN PurpleStride – The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer – In April

Feb 14, 2025

Announcement Comes on Valentine’s Day – Marking Six Years to the Day Since John Vassos’ Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis on Feb. […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Aims to “Change the Course” of the Disease During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November

Nov 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 1, 2024) – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is highlighting the importance of early detection […]
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Melissa Gilbert with Modern Prairie X PanCAN items

TV Icon Melissa Gilbert Launches Modern Prairie Capsule Collection to Raise Funds and Awareness for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Oct 14, 2024

Partnership Honors Gilbert’s Close Relationships with Michael Landon and Patrick Swayze, Both of Whom Passed from the Disease, in Support […]
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Lisa Niemi Swayze on stage at PanCAN PurpleStride 2024

PanCAN Purplestride United Celebrities, Survivors, Caregivers and Supporters Nationwide at The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer

Apr 29, 2024

Lisa Niemi Swayze, Eric Idle, Miss America Madison Marsh, Family of the late Jerry Springer, Team “Trek”, Little House on […]
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Lisa Niemi Swayze speaking on stage at PanCAN PurpleStride

Stars Align for PanCAN PurpleStride: Lisa Niemi Swayze, Miss America Madison Marsh and Others Take Steps to End Pancreatic Cancer

Apr 3, 2024

“Little House On the Prairie” Cast and Family Join in Honor of the Late Michael Landon, “Star Trek’s” Team Returns […]
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Team Little House, PanCAN Purplestride

Family, Friends and Castmates of the Late Michael Landon Join Together to Honor His Memory by Raising Awareness and Funds for PanCAN Purplestride – The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer

Mar 25, 2024

Dean Butler, Leslie Landon Matthews and Michael Landon Jr. Are Calling on Fans Across the Country to Support “Team Little […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Global Coalition for Adaptive Research Forge a Powerful Alliance to Accelerate Treatment Options for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Jan 9, 2024

Alliance Creates Opportunity to Maximize the Strengths of Both Organizations for Patient Benefit Los Angeles, Calif. and Larkspur, Calif., January […]
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Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) in Response to Senate Confirmation of Monica Bertagnolli, MD as Director of the National Institutes of Health

Nov 7, 2023

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, applauds the […]
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Entertainment Host and Survivor, Maria Menounos, Shares How Early Detection Saved Her Life in Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s November Campaign

Nov 1, 2023

Leading Nonprofit’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Campaign Highlights Importance of Knowing the Risks, Symptoms, and Early Detection Progress Needed to […]
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Most U.S. Adults Are Unaware Of The Signs And Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer According To New Survey From The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Nov 17, 2022

Leading Nonprofit Highlights the Importance of Early Detection on World Pancreatic Cancer Day For Full Survey Results, click HERE LOS […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Launches New “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” Campaign Featuring “Star Trek” Actor, Director, Jonathan Frakes, Among Other Inspiring Stories

Nov 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 1, 2022) – Celebrated “Star Trek” actor and director Jonathan Frakes (“Picard,” “Star Trek: Strange New […]
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Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on President Biden’s Appointment of Monica Bertagnolli, MD as Director of the National Cancer Institute

Aug 15, 2022

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, applauds the […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Appoints New Chair and Welcomes New Member to its Board of Directors

Jul 12, 2022

Business Leaders With a Personal Connection to the Disease Will Strive to Help PanCAN Increase Funding, Awareness and Ultimately, the […]
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TV personality Alex Trebek provides an update one year after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Statement from The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancan) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Health Update

Mar 5, 2020

It has been one year since Alex Trebek announced his stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek appears in global PSA

Alex Trebek Appears in Global PSA about Pancreatic Cancer

Oct 30, 2019

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has joined the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition’s (WPCC) global awareness initiative, making an appearance in a […]
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New York Yankees GM whose father died from pancreatic cancer with sister and mother

Moments Matter: Brian Cashman

Oct 21, 2019

It was a challenging season for major league baseball’s New York Yankees. Despite a star roster, numerous injuries led to […]
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José José Legendary Mexican singer on stage before he died from pancreatic cancer in 2019

Mexican Singer and Legend José José Passes Away Following 2017 Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Oct 1, 2019

Legendary Mexican singer, José José, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, died on Saturday, Sept. 28. He was […]
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