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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure.

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Our goal is to double the pancreatic cancer survival rate by 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is doubling its efforts to increase pancreatic cancer survival rates by announcing The Vision of Progress: Double the Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates by 2020. This bold new initiative intensifies efforts to raise awareness, support patients and intensify advocacy for a national research strategy. Click to learn more.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – Sixth Annual Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, June 25 - 26, 2012

This year we need you more than ever on Capitol Hill. Join us. Click to register today.

If you or a loved one is facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis we can provide information, resources and hope.

Please contact our Patient and Liaison Services (PALS) Program at 877-272-6226 or email us at pals@pancan.org. We will provide no-cost comprehensive disease information, as well as information on managing pain, diet and nutrition, clinical trials and so much more. Click to learn more.

Grant recipient finds protein necessary for the development and progression of pancreatic cancer

Marina Pasca di Magliano, PhD, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network grant recipient, published a study on the critical role of mutant K-Ras in all stages of pancreatic cancer. Click to learn more.

Join us in Washington, DC on March 10, 2012 for a Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer

We invite patients/survivors, their caregivers, family members, friends and healthcare professionals to join us for an informative symposium about pancreatic cancer. Topics include Diagnostic Tools, FDA Treatments and Clinical Trials, Genetics, Diet and Nutrition information, Complementary Medicine, Pain and Side Effect Management and Recent Research in Pancreatic Cancer. Click to register.

Learn about pancreatic cancer: the various types, symptoms, risk factors and more.

Pancreatic cancer is a difficult disease to understand. We provide comprehensive information to help inform and educate you on all aspects of the pancreas and pancreatic cancer. Click to learn more.

Tell Congress to Act on Pancreatic Cancer in 2012!

Make your voice heard by telling your members of Congress to act on pancreatic cancer legislation as soon as they return from the winter recess. Click here to contact your Senators and here to contact your Representative.

Clues to the mechanism, timing of pancreatic cancer metastasis provided by research grant recipients

The recent edition of the very prestigious journal Cell included two research articles and an overview related to pancreatic cancer metastasis (spread), written by Pancreatic Cancer Action Network grant recipients. Click to learn more.

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