By Terra Hall

The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown; however, there are several risk factors that may be associated with an […]
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On the eve of a new year, hope and optimism, which for many is what this time is about, can […]
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The languages and locations may be diverse, but one common theme reigned true on Nov. 15, 2018 – Demand Better. […]
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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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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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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 Action Network Urges Everyone to Learn Symptoms, Risk Factors of the World’s Toughest Cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — […]
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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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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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The love Greg and Sharon Baiocchi shared was akin to the fine wines they bottled and sold – it just […]
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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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Maria Petzel, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC, senior clinical dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center and a member of the Pancreatic […]
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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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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Lori Stevens is the new Chief Development and Community Engagement Officer for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). But what […]
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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 and resources for pancreatic cancer patients affected by Hurricane Ian.

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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“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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Disease is Third Leading Cause of Cancer Death in United States; Expected to Become Second Leading Cause by 2020 MANHATTAN […]
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Lori Stevens Will Help the Nonprofit Further Its Mission to Double Pancreatic Cancer Survival by 2020 MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – […]
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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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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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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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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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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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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Please note: This press release has been edited since its original publish date to reflect a change in the Pancreatic […]
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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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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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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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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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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 Supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Urgent Mission to Save Lives, Double Survival by 2020 CHICAGO, Ill. (June 6, […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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For the third year in a row, pancreatic cancer patient advocacy groups from around the globe are coming together for […]
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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, 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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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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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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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 mom, Mother’s Day went from being an anticipated yearly celebration to one that sisters Jackie […]
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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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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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Editor’s note: April is National Minority Health Month. This blog, entitled “Diverse Patient Participation Crucial for New Treatment Options,” has […]
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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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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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“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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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”.

When it comes to putting together a jigsaw puzzle, the compilation of pieces forms the big picture. Each piece must […]
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A type of treatment that doctors in Europe have administered for more than a decade is now available for use […]
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The staff and volunteers at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) work towards a common goal – to improve patient […]
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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.

After Mykel Crerie lost his mom to pancreatic cancer in 2017, he needed an outlet to channel his grief. So, […]
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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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).

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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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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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.

Early Sunday morning, Peter Lockyer laced up his running shoes, walked out the door and began running for his life. […]
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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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