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From Daytime to Primetime: TV Stars Unite for PanCAN PurpleStride – The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer – In April
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
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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Joan Vassos to Honor Late Husband at PanCAN PurpleStride – The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer – In April
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
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 1, 2024) – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is highlighting the importance of early detection […]
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TV Icon Melissa Gilbert Launches Modern Prairie Capsule Collection to Raise Funds and Awareness for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
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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PanCAN Purplestride United Celebrities, Survivors, Caregivers and Supporters Nationwide at The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer
Lisa Niemi Swayze, Eric Idle, Miss America Madison Marsh, Family of the late Jerry Springer, Team “Trek”, Little House on […]
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Stars Align for PanCAN PurpleStride: Lisa Niemi Swayze, Miss America Madison Marsh and Others Take Steps to End Pancreatic Cancer
“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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Business Leaders With a Personal Connection to the Disease Will Strive to Help PanCAN Increase Funding, Awareness and Ultimately, the […]
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Statement from The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancan) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Health Update
It has been one year since Alex Trebek announced his stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Alex Trebek Appears in Global PSA about Pancreatic Cancer
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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Moments Matter: Brian Cashman
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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Mexican Singer and Legend José José Passes Away Following 2017 Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Legendary Mexican singer, José José, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, died on Saturday, Sept. 28. He was […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Teams with Tempur-Pedic® For 10th Year
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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St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Bob Gibson Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
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
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
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Calls on Congress to Create a Dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program as Part of the Department […]
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Hip-hop Legend Bushwick Bill Passes Away Following Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Rapper Bushwick Bill, a founding member of the Geto Boys, died on Sunday evening, according to his publicist. He was […]
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Alex Trebek Joins Survivors, Supporters at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Purplestride® Los Angeles Event
“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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Making a Difference: Why Two Teens Are Passionate About Attending Advocacy Day
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
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (March 29, 2019) The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a worldwide leader in the fight against pancreatic […]
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Tips for Managing Common Nutritional Challenges
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
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
Alex Trebek, longtime host of TV game show, “Jeopardy!,” announced Wednesday, March 6, that he has been diagnosed with stage […]
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