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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Encourages The Public To “Shine The Light” On Pancreatic Cancer During This November

    Oct 30, 2025

    With No Standard Early Detection Test for the General Public, Leading Nonprofit Dedicated to Advancing Progress Encourages Knowing Risks, Symptoms […]
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    PanCAN’S Julie Fleshman Joins Leaders of National Patient Advocacy Organizations to Send a Powerful and Unified Message to Congress: “Cancer Research Is Not a Line Item. It’s a Lifeline.”

    Sep 4, 2025

    The administration’s fiscal year 2026 proposed budget included devastating cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer […]
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    Celebrities Kitty Swink and Lisa Niemi Swayze cutting the ribbon at PanCAN PurpleStride 2025 in Santa Monica, CA

    TV Stars Walk the Walk from Coast to Coast at PanCAN PurpleStride, The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer

    Apr 28, 2025

    Reality Star Joan Vassos, “Star Trek” Team, Days of our Lives’ Martha Madison & Cast Members and Lisa Niemi Swayze […]
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    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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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Awards More Than $10.5 Million of Innovative Research Grants, Marking Largest-Ever Single Year Investment and Bringing the Organization’s Total Research Investment Last Year to $25 Million

    Aug 3, 2022

    Grants Will Support Critical Research in Early Detection and Better Treatment Options As Well As Funding for Researchers To Build […]
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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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    Tempur-Pedic Rest Test thru October donates funds to PanCAN with a validated store visit

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Teams with Tempur-Pedic® For 10th Year

    Oct 1, 2019

    Annual “Rest Test” Takes Place in Retailers Across the Country During October With a Goal of Raising $250,000 MANHATTAN BEACH, […]
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    Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Gibson winds up to throw one of his famous right-handed pitches.

    St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Bob Gibson Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer

    Jul 16, 2019

    Right-handed baseball legend Bob Gibson, formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals, is battling pancreatic cancer. The news came on July […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints Andrew Lowy, MD, as Chair of Its Scientific and Medical Advisory Board

    Jul 2, 2019

    Leading Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Organization’s Scientific and Clinical Board Guides Planning of Research Initiatives and Services for Patients, Caregivers and […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Advocates from All 50 States, Including 110 Survivors, Travel to Washington, D.C., to Advocate for Increased Federal Research Funding

    Jun 25, 2019

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Calls on Congress to Create a Dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program as Part of the Department […]
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    Bushwick Bill of hip-hop group Geto Boys rapping on stage before he died following stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis

    Hip-hop Legend Bushwick Bill Passes Away Following Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

    Jun 11, 2019

    Rapper Bushwick Bill, a founding member of the Geto Boys, died on Sunday evening, according to his publicist. He was […]
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    TV celebrity Alex Trebek at PanCAN PurpleStride with pancreatic cancer survivors in 2019

    Alex Trebek Joins Survivors, Supporters at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Purplestride® Los Angeles Event

    May 4, 2019

    “Jeopardy!” Host Vows to Fight the Disease and Support the Organization’s Urgent Mission to Save Lives and Improve Patient Outcomes […]
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    Teens at PurpleStride

    Making a Difference: Why Two Teens Are Passionate About Attending Advocacy Day

    May 2, 2019

    While many teens visit Washington, D.C., during their spring break school trip, 13-year-old Dylan Dedrickson and 16-year-old Maddy McDonald are […]
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    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints Jodi Lipe As Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

    Apr 3, 2019

    MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (March 29, 2019) The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a worldwide leader in the fight against pancreatic […]
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    Registered dietitian helps pancreatic cancer patient with which foods to eat and which to avoid

    Tips for Managing Common Nutritional Challenges

    Mar 25, 2019

    Getting the proper nutrition by choosing the right foods is an important way for patients with pancreatic cancer to feel […]
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    Alex Trebek Announces Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

    Mar 6, 2019

    Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Is Focused on Improving Outcomes for All Patients Fighting World’s Toughest Cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — […]
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    Jeopardy TV Show Host Alex Trebek Diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer

    Mar 6, 2019

    Alex Trebek, longtime host of TV game show, “Jeopardy!,” announced Wednesday, March 6, that he has been diagnosed with stage […]
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