By Tiffany Medina

Patient advocacy leaders, including Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) chief medical officer Victoria Manax, MD, gave opening remarks at the […]
READ MORE

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently released new guidelines about the evolving role of radiation therapy in pancreatic cancer. Designed to offer best […]
READ MORE

Today in an interview on “Good Morning America,” beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek announced that he is going back on […]
READ MORE

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is accepting applications for its 2020 Research Grants Program. Two types of grants are […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Today’s blog post covers patient grief, which is a natural reaction some pancreatic cancer patients experience after receiving […]
READ MORE

While undergoing treatment, it’s important for pancreatic cancer patients to feel as comfortable as possible. For some, acupuncture is a […]
READ MORE

A new study out today in Cell links tumor bacteria to long-term pancreatic cancer survival. Examining tumor samples from pancreatic […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 research grants, awarded through a competitive, peer-review process. Now we’d […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 research grants, awarded through a competitive, peer-review process. Now we’d […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: We recently announced Andrew Lowy, MD, as chair of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB). So our […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of our 2019 research grants, awarded through a competitive, peer-review process. Now we’d […]
READ MORE

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to welcome five new members to its Survivor Council. Established in 2016, the […]
READ MORE

Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has announced the recipients of its 2019 research grants. […]
READ MORE

Pancreatic cancer treatments can cause a range of side effects. But communicating with your healthcare team and receiving supportive (palliative) […]
READ MORE

Today, the 13th annual National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), gathered 650 registered […]
READ MORE

Pancreatic cancer is complex, which is why many patients are cared for by multidisciplinary teams. A multidisciplinary team brings together […]
READ MORE

If scans and tests no longer detect cancer in a patient’s body, their doctor may say the patient’s in “remission” […]
READ MORE

It’s important for pancreatic cancer patients to take good care of their overall health. But that can be difficult when […]
READ MORE

Itchy skin is often caused by everyday culprits like dry skin, allergies and bug bites. But it can also be […]
READ MORE

“Jeopardy!” show host Alex Trebek, 78, opened up about his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a CBS News “Sunday Morning” interview […]
READ MORE

Skydiving is the latest way longtime survivor, volunteer and advocate Gil Marchman, 84, is raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. On […]
READ MORE

An imaging test may find a tumor on the pancreas, which could be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Getting a […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), which sets guidelines for the treatment and management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (the […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: April is National Cancer Control Month, which highlights factors that can help prevent or combat cancer, including early […]
READ MORE

On April 3, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) associate director of clinical initiatives, Cassadie Moravek, joined other patient advocacy […]
READ MORE

Cancer is no laughing matter, which makes Maryann Grau’s gift of humor invaluable. It pulled her through the stress of […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Pancreatic cancer survivor Roberta Luna contributed to a Huffington Post article about little things people can do to […]
READ MORE

One of the main functions of the pancreas is to produce and release a number of enzymes that help the […]
READ MORE

Last week, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) president and CEO, Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA gave the presidential invited lecture at […]
READ MORE

It’s one thing to cheer on your favorite hockey team in an arena packed with fellow fans, but another when […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released updated guidelines for the treatment and management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Elise Tedeschi wrote an open letter to “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, who announced last week that he was diagnosed […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and nutrition. […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and […]
READ MORE

Pancreatic cancer patients deserve the treatment and care that makes them feel their best. Sometimes this includes approaches like meditation, […]
READ MORE

Pancreatic cancer knowledge is key, advised Victoria Manax, MD,, chief medical officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), in […]
READ MORE

It’s never too early for pancreatic cancer patients and their families to benefit from supportive (palliative) care, which focuses on […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Major news outlets (like CNN and Time) are covering new research that finds obesity-related cancers, including pancreatic, are […]
READ MORE

Last week, Jenny Isaacson, vice president of strategic partnerships and projects at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), championed cross-sector […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
READ MORE

Weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients should be treated as aggressively as the cancer itself, says a new article published […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Continuing our 2018 Year in Review series, today’s installment covers the top social media stories of 2018. Members […]
READ MORE

Elise Tedeschi was shocked when she was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. She was only 42 years old, enjoying […]
READ MORE

All cancer patients deserve the best care available, but not all can receive it. For some, the problem is financial. […]
READ MORE

Personal stories are powerful and helpful to the pancreatic cancer community. They: 1. Inform “After hearing countless stories of people […]
READ MORE

Taking any trips this holiday season? Beyond the regular hustle and bustle of getting suitcases packed and setting up any […]
READ MORE

Pancreatic cancer is anticipated to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. around 2020. More awareness […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Our Friday Fix series focused on topics related to health, diet and nutrition for patients with pancreatic cancer […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
READ MORE

Interested in keeping up with the latest in pancreatic cancer research and care – but not sure where to start? […]
READ MORE

A week after his 50th birthday, Robert Ulery visited an urgent care clinic because of serious stomach pain. The issue […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
READ MORE

This summer, Lori and Terri are road tripping to more than 20 national parks across the United States. The trip […]
READ MORE

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for patients and their families. But those facing this disease are not alone. […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: With the passing of talk show host and politician Jerry Springer from pancreatic cancer, we wanted to share […]
READ MORE

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to recognize survivors worldwide and their caregivers who have supported them throughout […]
READ MORE

The latest installment in our “Ask PanCAN Patient Services” series addresses self-advocacy, why it’s important and how patients (and caregivers […]
READ MORE

Editor’s note: Ahead of PurpleStride Washington DC’s  eighth anniversary on June 9, we are sharing an interview with one of […]
READ MORE

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the Pancreatic […]
READ MORE