Healthy Reminders During Cancer Prevention Month
The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown; however, there are several risk factors that may be associated with an […]
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Staying Hopeful, Positive: A Resolution for the New Year
On the eve of a new year, hope and optimism, which for many is what this time is about, can […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day Media Highlights and Pictures
The languages and locations may be diverse, but one common theme reigned true on Nov. 15, 2018 – Demand Better. […]
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Jewelry Inspires Daughter’s Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer rocked Lisa Brester’s life when her mother, Carol, passed away from the disease at just 62 years old. […]
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Veterans Group Funds Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Alex Athans fought for the United States during the Vietnam War. Now the 78-year-old Southern California resident is fighting an […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Is Here!
While the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) attacks pancreatic cancer through research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy year-round, Nov. […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Launches Today: Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Urges Everyone to Learn Symptoms, Risk Factors of the World’s Toughest Cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — […]
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Friday Fix: Meal Prep for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Whether tracking doctor’s appointments or creating a treatment plan, living with pancreatic cancer requires organization and preparation. Meal planning and […]
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It Starts with Someone: Susie Lemieux
Editor’s note: This previously published survivor’s story mentions PurpleStride Orange County and the Susie’s Striders Team. This year the event […]
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It Starts with Someone: Greg Baiocchi
The love Greg and Sharon Baiocchi shared was akin to the fine wines they bottled and sold – it just […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Healthy Fast-Food Finds
Editor’s note: For this Friday Fix post, we asked Calleigh Reardon, University of Houston Dietetic Intern, from the Office of Maria […]
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Friday Fix: Does Food Affect Mental Health?
Maria Petzel, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC, senior clinical dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center and a member of the Pancreatic […]
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Survivors Share Their Journey with Photos and Quotes
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) asked pancreatic cancer survivors to show how they’re living their best lives despite the […]
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It Starts with Someone: Jackson Carnaghi
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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How Purpose Fuels One PanCAN Leader’s Passion
Lori Stevens is the new Chief Development and Community Engagement Officer for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). But what […]
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Adam Clymer, Veteran Political Journalist, Dies from Pancreatic Cancer
Veteran political journalist Andy Clymer recently had what may have been his last story published in The New York Times, […]
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Tips for Patients in Hurricane’s Path
Tips and resources for pancreatic cancer patients affected by Hurricane Ian.
Friday Fix: 4 Summer Safety Myths Uncovered
Sun-kissed cheeks, warm breeze blowing through your hair and longer days of sunshine. Summer makes for a great time to […]
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PanCAN Fights PNETs – the Cancer that Took Aretha Franklin’s Life
“Respect.” “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman.” “I Say a Little Prayer.” Aretha Franklin’s velvety, smooth melodies became […]
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A Final Farewell to Aretha Franklin After Her Death to Pancreatic Cancer
Disease is Third Leading Cause of Cancer Death in United States; Expected to Become Second Leading Cause by 2020 MANHATTAN […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Hires Chief Development and Community Engagement Officer
Lori Stevens Will Help the Nonprofit Further Its Mission to Double Pancreatic Cancer Survival by 2020 MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – […]
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Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” Dies of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer
The family of Aretha Franklin confirmed Thursday that the 18-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter best known for hits like […]
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Aretha Franklin Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
18-Time Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter Loses Battle with World’s Toughest Cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — (Aug. 16, 2018) The family […]
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Famed Los Angeles Times Food Critic, Jonathan Gold, Dies from Pancreatic Cancer
Jonathan Gold, famed Los Angeles Times restaurant critic, died from pancreatic cancer on July 21, a week before what would have been his 58th birthday. […]
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It Starts with Someone: Nikki Campagna
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Superfan Hosts Hit TV and Movie Charity Auction to Fund the Fight
Jo Garfein is a bit of a self-proclaimed super nerd. “I’m a huge pop culture dork,” said Garfein, who lives […]
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It Starts with Someone: Steve and Joy Barber
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Funds Innovative Scientists Through Research Grants Program
Please note: This press release has been edited since its original publish date to reflect a change in the Pancreatic […]
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4 Ways to Become an Advocate for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., was a success, thanks to hundreds of advocates […]
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It Starts with Someone: Frank De Seno
Never underestimate the passion of a man who’s fed up. He’ll go to great lengths to fight back, tell the […]
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Advocacy Day Top Media Highlights, Pictures
Over the past 48 hours, hundreds of pancreatic cancer advocates, including nearly 100 survivors, took Washington, D.C., by storm to […]
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It Starts with Someone: The Russo Daughters
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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“We’re Going to Crush This” Says Milwaukee Brewers Employee
Navy blue, metallic gold and white are the colors that usually come to mind when baseball fans think of the […]
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Purplestride, The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer, Returns to Chicago on June 24
PurpleStride Supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Urgent Mission to Save Lives, Double Survival by 2020 CHICAGO, Ill. (June 6, […]
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It Starts with Someone: Annette Fetty-Santilli
There are some things Annette Fetty-Santilli, community advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) West Virginia Affiliate, does every […]
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Lacrosse Match Gains Big Win for the Cause
In sports, there are winners and there are losers. Emmaus High School lacrosse players Sabino Basso and Tori Brinkman in Center Valley, Pa., […]
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PanCAN Welcomes Three New Board Members
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its coveted Board of Directors (BOD) — […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Members Demand Better for Patients
This year’s World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC) meeting may be over, but the important work to grow the Coalition and take it […]
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PanCAN Joins Forces with Harvard to Improve Patient Outcomes
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is joining the Harvard Business School Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator in the urgent mission to engage […]
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PurpleStride Los Angeles Raises Over $440K
Raising more than $440,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) was a walk in the park for PurpleStride fundraisers who turned out at […]
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Global Pancreatic Cancer Leaders Arrive in Florida for Annual Conference
For the third year in a row, pancreatic cancer patient advocacy groups from around the globe are coming together for […]
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Dedicated PanCAN Survivor Council Member Passes Away but His Legacy Will Live On
Larry Clark, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer, dedicated advocate, founding member of the PanCAN Survivor Council, and retired Rancho Palos Verdes, […]
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Julie Fleshman and Erin Willett Promote PurpleStride at CBS Los Angeles
Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, the president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), and Erin Willett, the voice of “Hope’s Alive,” […]
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8 Tips to Make the Most of PurpleStride LA
1. Shop till You Drop Let people know you are a part of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) purple […]
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College Student and Professor Use Class Project to Combat Pancreatic Cancer
What started off as a public speaking project inside an American University classroom became an opportunity to raise critically needed awareness and funding […]
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Volunteers Sit Down with KCAL-TV to Talk PurpleStride Los Angeles
Roberta Luna considers herself a courageous woman. After all, she’s a pancreatic cancer survivor who regularly skydives to bring awareness to the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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After the Loss of Their Mothers, One Family Mourned by “Doing”
After the loss of their mom, Mother’s Day went from being an anticipated yearly celebration to one that sisters Jackie […]
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Charles Neville Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 79
Charles Neville, a Big Easy-born musician who played saxophone for the likes of B.B. King and later became a Grammy-winning […]
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Kansas City Company Creates First-in-the-Nation PurpleStride Flagship Team
This May, Lindsey McDonald will slip on a purple T-shirt, lace up a pair of tennis shoes and hit the […]
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La Participación de Pacientes Latinos y Afroamericanos Es Crucial para Nuevas Opciones de Tratamiento
Read this article in English Editor’s note: April is National Minority Health Month. This blog, entitled “Diverse Patient Participation Crucial […]
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Young Advocates Changing the Future of Cancer in America
They can’t yet run for office or even vote, but kids across the nation are making their voices heard to […]
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Why I Give Back: 3 Volunteers Explain What Fuels Their Passion
While the volunteers who donate their time and expertise to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) put their passion into practice in […]
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Purplestride, The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer, Comes to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 5th
“The Voice” Semifinalist Erin Willett to Headline Opening Ceremonies MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (April 11, 2018) – More than 1,600 people will walk […]
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Thousands in New York to Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer at PurpleStride
NEW YORK (Mar. 27, 2018) – Thousands will walk to end pancreatic cancer, the world’s toughest cancer, at PurpleStride New York City on April 14 at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, with Ron Claiborne, from ABC’s “Good Morning America and singer Erin Willett of “The Voice”.
Volunteer Appreciation Month: You’re an Important Piece of our PanCAN Team
When it comes to putting together a jigsaw puzzle, the compilation of pieces forms the big picture. Each piece must […]
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Lutathera®: A PNET Survivor Story
A type of treatment that doctors in Europe have administered for more than a decade is now available for use […]
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Survey: More Americans Are Aware of Pancreatic Cancer than Ever Before
The staff and volunteers at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) work towards a common goal – to improve patient […]
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Survey: More Americans Are Aware of Pancreatic Cancer Than Ever Before
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – More Americans know about pancreatic cancer now than in previous years, according to an omnibus survey commissioned by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
The First Mother’s Day Without Mom
After Mykel Crerie lost his mom to pancreatic cancer in 2017, he needed an outlet to channel his grief. So, […]
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Scientific American Explores Pancreatic Cancer Rise
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) scientific project manager, Lola Rahib, PhD, recently contributed to the Scientific American article titled, “Why Pancreatic Cancer Is on […]
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5 Fast Facts about PanCAN’s New Chief Data Officer
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has hired its first Chief Data Officer, Sudheer Doss, PhD. Sudheer is responsible for all data across the […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints Chief Data Officer
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – PanCAN, a worldwide leader in pancreatic cancer, is pleased to announce today that it has hired its first chief data officer, Sudheer Doss, PhD. Doss will report to Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, the president and CEO of PanCAN.
A Survivor and Her Pup Pay It Forward
Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are over the age of 60, and more men are diagnosed than women. But, as […]
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From Competitive Swimmer to Cancer Survivor
For Ed Duncan, the four miles it took to set the sub-50-minute record for the fastest Golden Gate Swim in […]
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How Tragedy Fuels a Researcher’s Fight to Find a Cure
Not all heroes wear capes; some of them wear lab coats. And if Jennifer Wargo, MD, MMSc, were to gain superhero […]
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Friday Fix: Southern Eats That Are Good for the Soul and the Body
Southern favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese, barbecue ribs and cornbread may be good for the soul, but eating these too often might […]
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9 Tips for Caregivers from Caregivers
Providing the best care for your loved one with pancreatic cancer starts with caring for yourself, and who better to provide […]
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Choir of Survivors Sings Chorus to Erin Willett’s Latest Song
For Roberta Luna and Lupe Romero, surviving the world’s toughest cancer is reason to celebrate. Together, the women – who have 22 years of […]
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PanCAN Turns 19: Use Facebook to Donate on Your Birthday
This February, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) turns 19 years old. For nearly two decades, PanCAN has been dedicated to working […]
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Whether $25 or $25,000, Here Are 25 Ways to Fundraise
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis not only strips away one’s health and well-being, it can also rob the patient and caregivers of their […]
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The First 365: Getting through the Initial Year of Grief
Kelli Upshur has had two years of firsts. There’s, of course, the initial year of firsts: her first birthday party, […]
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FDA Approves Lutathera® for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is excited to share that the FDA just approved Lutathera®, a medication effective for somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), including pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs).
4 Ways to Fight the Flu
Editor’s note: If you are interested in getting more information about the flu vaccine during the coronavirus pandemic, please see […]
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How Cancer Changed One Senator’s Perspective
There is no manual for grief. That’s a lesson Senator Josh McKoon learned after doctors diagnosed his mom, Sharon, with pancreatic […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces $25 Million Gift
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – PanCAN has received an unprecedented $25 million gift – the largest donation in the history of the organization. The transformational gift was made to honor the memory of Skip Viragh, one of the country’s most influential mutual fund investment experts.
Honolulu Marathon Runner Raises $2k to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Early Sunday morning, Peter Lockyer laced up his running shoes, walked out the door and began running for his life. […]
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6 Tips to Manage Stress Over the Holidays and Beyond
From decking the halls to making a feast, the holidays can be anxiety-ridden for even the healthiest of people. Adding […]
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