By PanCAN Staff

You have likely heard some of the most common myths associated with clinical trials. We’re here to debunk them.

The “joy of the season” can be difficult to feel at this time of year if you’re a cancer patient, […]
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As we gear up for the Super Bowl this weekend, we pay tribute to NFL standouts affected by pancreatic cancer. […]
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With the holiday season fast approaching, why not give back while you shop? As you settle in for the busiest […]
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In 2010, the Kenner family was shocked by the loss of husband and father Peter Kenner, shortly after a diagnosis […]
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The long-time support of Tempur-Pedic® has been key to helping raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. Through their research funding, signature […]
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Life was good. I was in Amsterdam, conducting an umpire clinic for the European Baseball Championships with Gus, an umpire […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) legislative priorities are to increase the federal research investment into the disease – a […]
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Editor’s note: Jennifer de Leon, a caregiver for her father, gave an inspiring speech at PurpleStride Los Angeles in May. […]
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I was 43 years old and healthy, or so I thought. In January 2009, I started having pain in my […]
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I know there are thousands of stories about this subject. However, mine started with a gallbladder operation. When I woke […]
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I was a 51-year-old first grade teacher when I saw my doctor over holiday break to see why I wasn’t […]
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I was diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma in early 2015. I was given a few months to live. The news devastated […]
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Pancreatic cancer has completely changed our lives in exponential ways. Having your husband of 30 years and father of four […]
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On August 4, 2016, my amazing husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer at the VERY young age of […]
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (May 17, 2018) The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) today announced the election of three new members to its sought-after Board of Directors […]
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Even after Ralph Cheney’s two bouts of pancreatitis (inflammation) in 2004, local doctors wanted to wait and re-scan in six […]
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Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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Singer, Reality TV Star to Donate 100 Percent of Song Proceeds in Memory of Her Father and Those Fighting Pancreatic […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) President and CEO Julie Fleshman attended the Harvard Business School (HBS) Kraft Precision […]
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I’m a survivor of this dreaded disease as of November 2, 2017, after having my second Whipple procedure. The first […]
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My husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in October 2016. He has been through several treatments and has […]
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In May of 2012, I started experiencing mild stomach upset that I attributed to a juicing regimen I recently started. […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Urges All Pancreatic Cancer Patients to Consider Clinical Trial Enrollment Pancreatic Cancer Patients Who Participate […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Remains the Deadliest Major Cancer in the United States Urgent Funding and Awareness Needed to Improve Outcomes for […]
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Editor’s note: Since this story was published, Otera completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project and created two videos about early […]
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Ali Chesnick of Cherry Hill, N.J., is a dedicated and passionate fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Her […]
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Ron Rivera, head coach of the Carolina Panthers, recently released a video explaining why creating awareness for pancreatic cancer is […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Editor’s note: Our focus for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re bringing […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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This Thanksgiving marks five years since I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer. Just typing that simple sentence sends my […]
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Editor’s note: When photographer Alex Harris was asked to take pictures at PurpleStride Maryland, he agreed, knowing little about the […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Demands Better for Patients and for Survival On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Coalition Leaders Share Why […]
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Editor’s note: Our focus for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re bringing […]
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Editor’s note: Rich Valdes passed away in July 2019, but his legacy lives on through his dedication to PanCAN’s Silicon […]
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Throughout November, there are many ways that supporters across the country are raising the profile for pancreatic cancer to Demand […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Cook Something Bold Day is Nov. 8, but instead of offering up a bold and spicy new dish for our […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Demand Better For Patients, for Survival During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month This November Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Spotlights Urgent Need […]
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Nov. 1 marks the official start of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – a time to shine an even brighter spotlight […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month starts tomorrow. Our focus is, “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” We’re bringing you […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day is on Nov. 16, so there’s plenty of time to stock up on your purple gear […]
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Everyone knows that staying active makes for a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can also be an important part of a daily […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicked off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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“Live for Matt,” an evening of music honoring entrepreneur Matt Bencke, took place Monday, Oct. 23 in Seattle. Bencke, co-founder […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicked off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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They are orange, they are flavorful and packed-full of nutrition – sweet potatoes are sure to add a pop of […]
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The pancreatic cancer community is no stranger to loss. With a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent, pancreatic cancer […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicked off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gave a video shout-out of support today to Seattle entrepreneur Matt Bencke, who is fighting […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicks off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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Editor’s note: The World Health Organization (WHO) designates Oct. 10 each year as World Mental Health Day with the overall […]
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Yankees Pitcher David Robertson Aims to Strike Out Pancreatic Cancer After Losing His Father-in-Law to the Disease, Robertson Is Making […]
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Hilary Turnberg, RN, BSN, CEN, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB) and pancreatic cancer oncology nurse navigator […]
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Current events tied to a crisis or the pain and suffering of others can leave many feeling anxious, depressed and […]
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A pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the decisions that come after can feel overwhelming. But getting organized can help patients and […]
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“Let’s face it: The pancreas is a behind-the-scenes organ most of us don’t know – or think – much about. […]
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It was announced on Monday that the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas will give UT Southwestern a grant […]
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As part of our new series, “Ask PanCAN Patient Services,” where we ask a PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager a […]
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Nearly 5,000 ‘purple people’ took the spotlight over the Sept. 23-24 weekend at PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer. […]
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A news article originally published in USA Today explored the relatively low number of Hispanics who enroll in clinical trials […]
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Snacks get a bad rap. The typical image that comes to mind is a food that’s salty, sugary, deep fried […]
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Today we introduce a new series, “Ask PanCAN Patient Services,” in which we pose to our team a common question […]
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Stephanie Santilli is in eighth grade, and for most of her young life, she has been an advocate for more […]
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Note: This is the eighth installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew Miller as […]
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The Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, a revolutionary cancer care facility in Nebraska, welcomed the PanCAN Omaha Affiliate recently […]
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With fall just around the corner, the weather is cooling down, the leaves will be turning colors soon, and yes – you […]
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When Congress returned to Washington, D.C., last week after their August recess, there was no shortage of issues they needed […]
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In honor of National Grandparents Day today, take a look at this video of 10-year-old Logan Wood, who explains why […]
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The question of what to make for lunch can be puzzling. But never fear – healthy lunches are here, easy […]
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Dorothy Yamamoto’s husband, Joe, is a pancreatic cancer survivor. Throughout his treatment, the couple has especially appreciated his healthcare team’s […]
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With Hurricane Irma now setting its sights on Florida, people there who are dealing with a life-altering illness like pancreatic […]
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Editor’s Note: Our weekly series continues with a story written by Ginnie Jed, whose husband passed away last year of […]
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Note: This is the seventh installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew Miller as […]
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Like many kids across the country, Hailey Holt started back to school this week. At 6 years old, she was […]
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Given the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey and other similar natural disasters, it’s not a surprise that these events can […]
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As reported on TODAY.com, Jennifer Baker and her husband, Justin, were taking a walk together on a sunny July afternoon […]
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If you have a pet, you know that your furry friend can brighten your mood. Now, research is reaffirming what […]
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The final episode of a three-part documentary, First in Human, aired on Aug. 24, on Discovery. The six-hour series provided a […]
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Two sisters, two states, two affiliates: Aimee Sherman and Michele Wood don’t let geography get in the way of their […]
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It’s not every day that you get to hear from a Pancreatic Cancer Action Network research grantee and a Pancreatic […]
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Breakthrough Study by Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Grantee Evaluates Tumor Growth In Obese Vs. Lean Mice Gene Responsible for Enhanced […]
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My mom, Patti Swoboda, an otherwise healthy 54-year old woman, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just before Christmas in 2012. When […]
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In 2017, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) awarded six grants to accelerate early detection for patients with pancreatic cancer, […]
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In 2017, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) awarded six new grants to advance novel treatment options for patients with […]
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Today, HealthDay News published a feature story on early detection for pancreatic cancer. The article talks about a low cost, noninvasive […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Bolsters Its Distinguished Scientific And Medical Advisory Board Largest Pancreatic Cancer Organization Welcomes Five Trailblazers to […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) recently announced our 2017 research grants, awarding 17 grants to 21 researchers at 12 […]
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Editor’s note: As both Mother’s Day and National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day draw near, we are republishing this heartwarming story from last […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network invests in precision medicine and early detection to change outcomes for the world’s toughest cancer MANHATTAN […]
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We are thrilled to announce our 2017 research grants recipients. In collaboration with generous donors, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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My husband Rich had been complaining for a few months about pain in his back. In addition, he was having […]
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Editor’s Note: In late 2017, Andrew Edgerton passed away. His friend Sheila Battin wrote a follow-up story about his legacy. […]
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Stu Rickerson was at the top of his profession in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries when he was diagnosed […]
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MORE THAN 650 ADVOCATES ‘HEAD FOR the HILL’ DEMANDING CONGRESS MAKE CANCER RESEARCH A PRIORITY Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Joins […]
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Last March, we shared the story of Joe Heiden, a 46-year-old pancreatic cancer survivor who competed in the qualifying-round of […]
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Editor’s Note: In honor of National Photography Month, we are republishing a story about Nancy Borrowick’s photography book. In it, […]
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PURPLESTRIDE WASHINGTON D.C. AIMS TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF NATION’S TOUGHEST CANCER Funds raised at PurpleStride, the walk to end […]
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Today, the Trump administration released its full fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget, proposing deep cuts to the National Institutes of […]
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Sets a Fundraising Record with its Purple Reign Team for PurpleStride Los Angeles 2017 The staff at the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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An unseasonal sprinkling of rain in L.A. didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 1,500 who joined the sea of […]
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Kansas City Walks to End Nation’s Toughest Cancer PurpleStride Kansas City aims to raise over $475,000 to benefit the Pancreatic […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Invites All To Join PurpleStride Los Angeles, The Walk To End Pancreatic Cancer Event aims to […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Awards Coveted Pancreatic Cancer Research Grants to Promising Early-Career Scientists Grants awarded by the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Property from the Estate of Patrick Swayze Auction Will Benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Late Actor’s Legacy Lives on […]
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Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York turned purple this past Saturday as the “Purple People” took to the streets to […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Pathway Identified; Discovery May Broach New Era of Effective Immunotherapies for the Deadliest Major Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Depression can affect anyone. But it’s quite common in people facing pancreatic cancer. However, depression is a treatable condition that […]
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PurpleStride Chicago to Raise Funds, Advance Research for Nation’s Deadliest Major Cancer PurpleStride is the walk to end pancreatic cancer […]
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This weekend, the pancreatic cancer community came together in two cities to Wage Hope at PurpleStride, the walk to end […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Responds to New Cancer Numbers More Action Needed Immediately in Pancreatic Cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – […]
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Raleigh-Durham Walks to End Pancreatic Cancer at PurpleStride Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research and clinical initiatives of the […]
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Data recently released by United for Medical Research (UMR) illustrates the significant impact the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has […]
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Note: This is the first blog in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteer Andrew Miller as he […]
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From his first appearance at age 22 on the new Western Bonanza in the fall of 1959, Michael Landon was […]
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PurpleStride Tidewater Rallies Virginia Beach Community in Fight Against Nation’s Deadliest Major Cancer Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research […]
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PurpleStride Las Vegas was an incredibly awesome event – so inspiring! More than 1,100 “purple people” came together yesterday at […]
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Precision medicine is a hot topic right now, but what does the phrase even mean? In short, with precision medicine, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Applauds Cancer Care Report Organization Supports the Need for Patient-Centric, Evidence-Based Medicine for Success MANHATTAN BEACH, […]
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Earlier this year, volunteers with the Puget Sound Affiliate had the opportunity to partner with KIRO-TV for a unique fundraising […]
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Hope is everything. For Ken Abernathy, a positive attitude, even in the face of two cancer diagnoses – non-Hodgkin lymphoma […]
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Joe Heiden, 46, survived the deadliest major cancer, but even more inspiring has been his outlook on life after beating […]
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This morning, the Trump administration released its “skinny” FY2018 budget proposal. The budget proposal would cut funding for the National […]
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PurpleStride New York City to Raise Funds, Awareness for Deadliest Major Cancer Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research and […]
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Every morning, Rushika Perera, PhD, heads to her lab in San Francisco, eager to explore the biology of pancreatic cancer. […]
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PurpleStride Birmingham Unites Community in Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research and clinical initiatives of […]
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The online healthcare publisher OncLive often features interviews with doctors and researchers who specialize in pancreatic cancer. This week they […]
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After seeing her mother and younger sister lose their battles with pancreatic cancer within a span of 12 days, Carolynn […]
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At the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, we love showing gratitude for the amazing members of our community. That means putting […]
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The following blog was written by Jon Luedtke, a three-year pancreatic cancer survivor and the third generation in his family […]
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Raising Visibility: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Hires Its First Chief Communications Officer Michael Rosen, a Brand Champion with Extensive Experience […]
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Another Legendary Actor Is Lost To Pancreatic Cancer Richard Hatch Dies from the Deadliest Major Cancer with a Five-year Survival […]
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Editor’s Note: Yesterday we shared the following article about the recent passing of actors Richard Hatch and John Hurt. We […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Know Your TumorSM Program Surpasses 1,000 Enrolled Patients MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Feb. 8, 2017) – The […]
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New research suggests that mental health can play an important role in pancreatic cancer survival. The observational study, published in […]
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Throughout Black History Month this February, we’re recognizing groundbreaking, resilient and beloved African-Americans for their contributions to our nation. From […]
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Dag Kittlaus, creator of speech recognition company Siri, which he sold to Apple in 2010, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Survival Increases for Third Consecutive Year MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Jan. 6, 2017) – Yesterday, the American Cancer Society released […]
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In 2016, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network advocates raised their voice and moved the needle toward our goal of doubling survival […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Commends Congress For Passage Of 21st Century Cures Act Critical Legislation Provides New Hope to […]
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For eight years, Pam Kemper has been organizing a New Year’s Day Polar Plunge in her Mineral, Virginia, community to […]
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This holiday season, your gift shopping online can do double duty. Check out these e-tailers who make filling your gift […]
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How do you take action during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month? Have you participated in November awareness-related activities in the past? […]
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Mindy Kaling Delivers Hope With Haute-Couture for Pancreatic Cancer Actress Auctions Clothing to Support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network MANHATTAN […]
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Here we speak with Randi Jacobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor, about what she does to Wage Hope Together during Pancreatic […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is grateful year-round for the support of our Corporate Champions, but November is when their […]
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Chefs Host Dinner to Raise Awareness and Funds on World Pancreatic Cancer Day  Chef Ferraro of New York’s award-winning Delicatessen […]
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Nation Urged to Shift From Pink to Purple for Pancreatic Cancer, A Disease That Kills More People Annually Than Breast […]
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We recently asked Frances Flateau, a nine-year pancreatic cancer survivor, what she does to Wage Hope Together during Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Hockey Fights CancerTM, founded in 1998 by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association, raises funds […]
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Inaugural Chief Medical Officer Joins Pancreatic Cancer Action Network To Lead High-Priority Clinical Initiatives Victoria Manax Rutson, MD, to Provide […]
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Editor’s note: In light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month and November being Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we are […]
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Revolutionary Clinical Trial Initiative Focuses On Precision Medicine, Collaboration and Data Sharing to Transform Outcomes for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients […]
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Like many people, Lauren Higgins didn’t know a lot about pancreatic cancer until someone she loved was diagnosed. By the […]
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Sept. 1, 2016) – Head Coach of the Carolina Panthers and two-time NFL Coach of the Year […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW PRECISION MEDICINE, EARLY DETECTION TARGETED GRANTS AMONG ITS 2017 RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES MANHATTAN BEACH, […]
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We recently had time to speak with Rebecca Minter, MD, a professor and the Alvin Baldwin Jr. Chair in the […]
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2017 Research Grants Program. This year marks a major milestone for […]
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Olympians aren’t the only people taking home medals. We are proud to have won bronze for our Clinical Trial Finder […]
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We often say that the volunteers in our organization have “sparkle spirit”— a spirit filled with positivity, hope and passion. […]
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Who knew you could Wage Hope by making (and eating) pizza? Bill Sheakoski and his brother, Tom, of Scranton, Penn., […]
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Promising Early-career Scientists Receive Coveted Pancreatic Cancer Research Grants PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the Pancreatic […]
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July 13 is “Embrace Your Geekness Day,” and who knew! In honor of the holiday, we wanted to introduce you […]
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July 13 is “Embrace Your Geekness Day,” and who knew! In honor of the holiday, we wanted to introduce you […]
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July 13 is “Embrace Your Geekness Day,” and who knew! In honor of the holiday, we wanted to introduce you […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK WELCOMES FOUR VISIONARY LEADERS TO ITS SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.—(July 12, 2016) […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR, VICE CHAIR AND MEMBER TO NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS   MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. […]
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pancreatic cancer researchers receive PRESTIGIOUS grants to tackle deadliest major cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (June 30, 2016) By the […]
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THE Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation giveS $1 million to pancreatic cancer action network for immunotherapy research MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ADVOCATES UNITE ON CAPITOL HILL TO URGE CONGRESS TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE BY INCREASING FUNDING FOR CANCER […]
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In the fall of 2011 I married Rebecca, my college sweetheart, and my father, Jeff, was my best man at […]
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Ken Carstensen was a collegiate football player, the kind of guy who super glued cuts together instead of going to […]
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Two men became best friends and long-term pancreatic cancer survivors, beating the odds with lots of laughs “Did we meet […]
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Each and every day, pancreatic cancer survivors inspire us to be trailblazers, pioneers and change agents for this disease. Today, […]
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The final day and a half of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Pancreatic Cancer Special Conference in Orlando, […]
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In late April 2016, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced the opportunity for supplemental funding to stimulate research in the […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Aims to Raise Unprecedented Awareness for a Disease with the Lowest Survival Rate of Any Major […]
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As we head into the heart of the Spring PurpleStride season, guest contributor and Media Relations Chair of the Raleigh/Durham […]
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Our friend Dave Anderson died of pancreatic cancer on Feb. 7, 2016, after a two year fight. He was 55. […]
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Not so long ago in a galaxy much closer to home, Kevin Doyle donned his Stormtrooper costume to march 501 […]
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Jason Kuhn, Veteran Automotive Entrepreneur, Rejoins the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Board Of Directors Kuhn, Chairman and CEO of Kuhn […]
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By day, Barbara Orelli, PhD, is a pancreatic cancer researcher at The Olive Laboratory at Columbia University. Outside of the […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Research Study Most Cited Paper From 2014 In The Prestigious Journal Cancer Research Manhattan Beach, CA […]
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Manhattan Beach, CA – (Updated May 4, 2016) — The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is proud to announce Lynn Matrisian, PhD, […]
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After a diagnosis of locally advanced pancreatic cancer on April 23, 2015, Mary Olson, 59, opted to be her own […]
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A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and/or surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor can lead to alterations in a patient’s digestive […]
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CURE, a website and publishing group, highlighted our organization stressing the importance of clinical trials and their role in pancreatic […]
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Back in 2008, Peter Storz, PhD, received a Career Development Award from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, funded in memory […]
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Pivotal Research Study Identifies Four Subtypes of Pancreatic Cancer Manhattan Beach, CA – (February 24, 2016) — Today, researchers from the […]
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“That can’t be.” Brad Lee recalled after receiving devastating news that his wife, Julie, was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic […]
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Today, researchers from the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative (APGI) published a pivotal study in the prestigious journal Nature that […]
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Our vision to double survival is possible, thanks to our generous supporters like Tempur-Pedic®. Tempur-Pedic, the leading manufacturer, marketer and […]
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In her latest post on Huffington Post, Julie Fleshman reflects on how she overcame the devastating loss of her dad […]
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Data generated from our Know Your TumorSM precision medicine initiative are being presented today at the 2016 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium […]
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Awareness Needed For Deadly Disease That Claimed Life of Alan Rickman Pancreatic Cancer Has the Lowest Survival Rate of Any […]
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Clinical trials often provide the best treatment options for pancreatic cancer patients. Our Clinical Trial Finder allows you to search […]
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The confidential Patient Registry helps you track details of your cancer journey and guide important discussions with your healthcare team. […]
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MORE PATIENTS WILL DIE FROM PANCREATIC CANCER THAN BREAST CANCER As the rates of incidence and death in other major […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Patients Encouraged to Consider Clinical Trial Enrollment MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (January 6, 2016) — With no effective screening […]
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You likely know the facts and may have heard the myths. The answer is clear; without clinical trials, no new […]
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Update: Congress has approved the NIH increase. It’s official! The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be getting a $2 […]
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Over the last 14 years, our PanCAN Patient Services Case Managers have spoken to more pancreatic cancer patients than any […]
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On Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, Chef Michael Ferraro of New York’s Delicatessen hosted a sold out fundraising dinner benefiting the […]
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On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Nov. 13, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Wage Hope logo was prominently featured on the […]
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Whether you volunteered during the last year, made a donation, attended an event, participated in a clinical trial, raised your […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invite you to join a lively and informative Twitter […]
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Please join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on Nov. 13, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and make the world see purple […]
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Whether you volunteered during the last year, made a donation, attended an event, participated in a clinical trial, raised your voice on Capitol Hill or were there for someone facing pancreatic cancer, you made progress possible!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a novel therapy for patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma – the most […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is leading the way to change the course of history for pancreatic cancer with a […]
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Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network announced it will invest nearly $9.7 million in research in 2016, representing a more than […]
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Today, Umami Burger and actress and best-selling author Mindy Kaling announced they have teamed up to support the fight against […]
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A study entitled “Identification of a Three-Biomarker Panel in Urine for Early Detection of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma” was published in the […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is pleased to announce Steven Leach, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, as […]
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New Cooking. Comfort. Care. summer recipes available now. Learn more.

An exciting paper entitled “Clinical implications of genomic alterations in the tumour and circulation of pancreatic cancer patients” was published […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network commends the federal government for stepping up its efforts to make pancreatic cancer research a […]
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We are delighted to award a fourth 2015 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Translational Research Grant to David Linehan, MD, from the University of Rochester. Learn about all of our 2015 grantees and their projects.

Due to the lack of reliable early detection methods, the vast majority of pancreatic cancer cases are diagnosed once the […]
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Read Julie Fleshman’s Advocacy Day op-ed in The Hill asking Congress to Wage Hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer […]
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Our most recent evaluation of our Research Grants Program shows that our grant recipients continue to secure impressive subsequent funding […]
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Our online Clinical Trial Finder is now available. We have reached a milestone. Learn more.

An important scientific article was published today that describes a novel strategy to predict the likelihood that a patient’s pancreatic […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the American Association for Cancer Research award 10 grants to outstanding scientists to support […]
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The Cooking. Comfort. Care. Nourishment for the Pancreatic Cancer Fight program has new recipes using fresh ingredients. Learn more.

Our organization thanks Patty’s Pals during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. When Patty Rojas was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic […]
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As budget negotiations on Capitol Hill enter a critical stage, former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) called on Republican […]
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Commenting on Cancer: Emperor of All Maladies, our President and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, points out organizational priorities that are in line with the film’s focus. Learn more.

The PBS documentary, Cancer: Emperor of All Maladies, has spurred a nationwide conversation about cancer, its origin and history, and […]
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An important study that may advance the field of personalized medicine was published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature. The […]
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Read the March issue of our monthly newsletter to find out how two Know Your Tumor participants gained valuable information […]
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The Deadliest Cancers Coalition urges Congress to prioritize cancer research funding and leverage the promise of precision medicine. Learn more.

Mindy Kaling is auctioning off outfits from “The Mindy Project” to help support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Learn more.

Jack Andraka is in the spotlight again for his passionate research effort. Learn more.

Like President Obama, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is focusing on precision medicine as a key initiative. Learn more.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the National Cancer Institute’s Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research have joined together to […]
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January is National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Our PanCAN Patient Services team offers free trial searches. Learn more.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today that Somatuline® Depot® (lanreotide) Injection has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
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We are pleased to share a special nutrition program to help the pancreatic cancer community during the holidays. Learn more.

Will you join us on this Giving Tuesday and make a donation to create more hope for those with pancreatic cancer?

The Know Your Tumor personalized medicine service is now available to patients meeting certain criteria by contacting our Patient Central Associates.

Let us help you by informing patients about your pancreatic cancer clinical trials. If you are conducting clinical trials, we want to know about your studies!

We are excited to have received Celgene’s 2014 Innovative Impact Award for our Know Your Tumor initiative, which is under […]
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Now published in Cancer Research: a Pancreatic Cancer Action Network study predicting that pancreatic cancer will be the second leading […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network calls on the public to Wage Hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Learn more.

My superhero mother had always been my strongest advocate.  It was my turn to be hers… After her passing I wanted to do more so I set out to make a big purple splash one day in November and that grew into a national movement now known as Purple for a Purpose.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will award $4.1 million in research funding through its 2015 Grants Program. Applications are now […]
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CLINICAL TRIAL NEWS: MM-398 combined with standard chemotherapy boosts overall survival by nearly 2 months in patients previously treated with […]
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Sixteen grants totaling more than $5.1 million have been awarded to scientists and clinicians across the country this year. Learn […]
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This is why I am fighting to advance research for pancreatic cancer…… My father, Minus John Leleaux, went to his dermatologist for what he thought might be an ingrown hair on his face.

In the fall of 2004, a local doctor told Ralph Cheney he had an “undiagnosed obstruction” in the tail of his pancreas after two bouts of pancreatitis.

Learn more about current trends in early detection research for pancreatic cancer.

Wage Hope and raise awareness with us today by wearing Purple for a Purpose, watching and sharing the video about this new worldwide initiative, and spreading the word over social media.

Read a recent report about how our grant recipients are selected and how their excellence leads to earning additional grants.

“Spreading Hope and Inspiration: One Woman’s Journey with Pancreatic Cancer”
Surviving pancreatic cancer is like walking a tightrope.

The Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act Formerly Known as the Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education Act, Passes Congress

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Calls on the Public to Take Action During National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November