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We Demand Better: Roberta and Vic Luna

November 28, 2018

Editor’s note: Roberta Luna is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), serving as the Mission Chair […]
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I Demand Better: Stephanie Dougan, PhD

November 26, 2018

Editor’s note: Stephanie Dougan, PhD, is an immunologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. She is also the recipient of […]
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I Demand Better: Angela Robinson

November 21, 2018

Editor’s note: Angela Robinson is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), serving as the Team & […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day Media Highlights and Pictures

November 20, 2018

The languages and locations may be diverse, but one common theme reigned true on Nov. 15, 2018 – Demand Better. […]
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I Demand Better: Andrew Aguirre, MD, PhD

November 19, 2018

Editor’s note: Andrew Aguirre, MD, PhD, is an oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, where he also heads a […]
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When the Patient Advocate Becomes the Patient

November 15, 2018

Editor’s note: Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, is the president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Under her […]
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I Demand Better: Anirban Maitra, MBBS

November 14, 2018

Editor’s note: Anirban Maitra, MBBS, is Scientific Director of the Sheikh Ahmed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Center for Pancreatic Research […]
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New PanCAN PSA Video on Symptoms Urges Early Detection

November 13, 2018

Knowing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and getting it diagnosed early could save your life. This message is delivered personally […]
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I Demand Better: Krystal Fernandes

November 12, 2018

Editor’s note: Krystal Fernandes is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). She serves as the PurpleStride […]
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I Demand Better: Todd Cohen

November 7, 2018

Editor’s note: Todd Cohen, a longtime volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), currently serves as the November […]
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I Demand Better: Lisa Beckendorf

November 2, 2018

Editor’s note: Lisa Beckendorf is a 20-year pancreatic cancer survivor. She serves as PurpleRideStride Chair for the Minnesota Affiliate of […]
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Just Salad Drives November Awareness with PanCAN Signature Salad

November 2, 2018

In 2010, the Kenner family was shocked by the loss of husband and father Peter Kenner, shortly after a diagnosis […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Is Here!

November 1, 2018

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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I Demand Better: Michael Curran, PhD

October 31, 2018

Editor’s note: Michael Curran, PhD, is a 2018 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Translational Research Grant recipient. He is an […]
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I Demand Better: Barbara Washburn

October 29, 2018

Editor’s note: Barbara Washburn, a pancreatic cancer survivor, is a volunteer leader for the Atlanta Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Friendships Span Thousands of Miles, Oceans

July 30, 2018

Editor’s note: July 30 is International Day of Friendship. Though pancreatic cancer can devastate lives, it can also be a […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Members Demand Better for Patients

May 15, 2018

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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Global Pancreatic Cancer Leaders Arrive in Florida for Annual Conference

May 8, 2018

For the third year in a row, pancreatic cancer patient advocacy groups from around the globe are coming together for […]
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Choir of Survivors Sings Chorus to Erin Willett’s Latest Song

February 8, 2018

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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Diverse Patient Participation Crucial for New Treatment Options

January 18, 2018

Too few pancreatic cancer patients are in clinical trials. Diversity is critical.