Over 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed this year. Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow out of control and form a tumor.

Pancreatic cancer may cause only vague symptoms, but key to early detection – and better outcomes – is knowing what they are.

The exact causes of pancreatic cancer are not well understood, but there are risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing the disease.

Our expert Patient Services case managers partner with patients and families at every step, offering free, personalized information and resources.

We fund transformative research — everything from early detection to innovative new treatment approaches.

We provide information about treatment options, diet and nutrition, support resources and more, and we can answer all your questions along the way.

We work with thousands of grassroots advocates to urge Congress to increase federal research funding for pancreatic cancer, and we get results.

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