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This June, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day – and more than a decade of […]
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On This Page: What Is Self-Advocacy? Why Is Self-Advocacy Important? How to Advocate for Yourself What Is Self-Advocacy? Self-advocacy means […]
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At 23, Stephanie Pieklik is already an eight-year veteran advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. In addition to attending […]
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National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day 2019, hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), was one for the record books. […]
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Advocacy Day 2013 bolstered by the support of industry leaders The seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day will be held […]
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Scientific Advisory Board member Gloria Petersen,PhD with grant recipients Zeshaan Rasheed, MD,PhD and Pinku Mukherjee, PhD The vast majority of […]
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Editor’s note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day (which will take place June 19-20 in Washington, […]
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Channing Der, PhD (2012 Tempur-Pedic® Retailers Innovative Grant recipient), speaks at advocacy training. Among the hundreds of participants at the […]
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Research in the News Researchers participate in Advocacy Day 2011 Ken Olive, PhD (2011 Tempur-Pedic Retailers® — Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Advocacy Day 2015 took place on June 22 and 23 in the heart of Washington, D.C., with approximately 600 participants […]
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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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Steve Cook of Huntsville, Ala., knows what it means to be an advocate from his career in aerospace when he […]
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The federal government provides more dollars for cancer research than any private entity. With a strong presence in Washington, D.C., […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s advocacy efforts are focused on building awareness of the disease and securing support from both […]
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Megan decided to dedicate her time to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network because of its emphasis on the importance of […]
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This post was authored by Karen Templeton, a volunteer leader in our Birmingham Affiliate. My father was my best friend, […]
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Eleven years ago, Scott Strong listened as his doctor told him the news: his neuroendocrine tumor was the most aggressive […]
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On Monday and Tuesday, June 18-19, PanCAN’s much-anticipated National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day will take place in Washington, D.C. Advocacy […]
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As the House of Representatives voted to pass the American Health Care Act recently, I thought of the thousands of […]
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Editor’s note: Daniel Arad, 13, and his mother, Jing Tian, were in Washington, D.C., for the 10th anniversary of Pancreatic […]
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While many teens visit Washington, D.C., during their spring break school trip, 13-year-old Dylan Dedrickson and 16-year-old Maddy McDonald are […]
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Anything is possible. This is the message that Mike Levine of Carlsbad, Calif., will take to Capitol Hill on the […]
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In 2017, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) advocates raised their voice and moved the needle toward our goal of doubling […]
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One year ago, Nadine Takai Day lost her brother, Rep. Mark Takai, of Hawaii to pancreatic cancer after only nine […]
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In the days leading up to, on and following National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, our president and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, […]
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It’s August, which means members of Congress are back at home, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) advocates can meet […]
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All cancer patients deserve the best care available, but not all can receive it. For some, the problem is financial. […]
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Today at National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, a prestigious panel of scientific and clinical leaders discussed key topics surrounding the […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to share that critical pancreatic cancer research funding has been protected at […]
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Today, June 19, our CEO and president Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, spoke to more than 650 passionate volunteers and advocates […]
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June 26, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEARLY 650 TURN OUT FOR THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK’S ANNUAL ADVOCACY DAY Advocates […]
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Patient advocacy leaders, including Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) chief medical officer Victoria Manax, MD, gave opening remarks at the […]
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Together, we have been relentless in fighting for increased funding for pancreatic cancer research and today, we are proud to […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADVOCATES URGE CONGRESS TO STOMP ON PANCREATIC CANCER BY STEPPING UP CRITICAL FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING Nearly 500 Pancreatic […]
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Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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On August 8th 2016, I’ll celebrate the TENTH anniversary of my Whipple surgery! Here is my story. I knew something […]
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My mom, Betty Cameron, had not been “well” for at least three years. Not really sick, but there had been […]
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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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Before the impressive purple sea of advocates – made up of pancreatic cancer survivors, loved ones, healthcare professionals and other […]
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Editor’s note: For today’s installment of our 2018 Year in Review series, we’re showcasing our extraordinary and passionate volunteers. You […]
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Editor’s note: Eric Doppelt’s admiration for his aunt, a pancreatic cancer survivor, was the reason he attended his first Advocacy […]
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Steven Yedwabnick will never forget the thrill that shot through his body when he stood up with other 10-year pancreatic […]
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Nearly $178 million was invested in pancreatic cancer research by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 2017 – a 17 […]
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For some Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers, grassroots advocacy is a family affair. Enter the story of two sisters, from two […]
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Editor’s note: Dennis and Yvonne Noesen will attend the 10th anniversary of National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day on June 19-20, […]
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The Haller sisters come from a family of five girls and one boy and were known as the “The 5 […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) President and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, kicked off the organization’s National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy […]
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Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled to […]
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Editor’s note: National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day is June 18-19 in Washington, D.C., and registration is now open. Today we’re […]
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Our nation’s capital was covered in purple yesterday, Tuesday, June 20, on the 10th anniversary of National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy […]
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One of the things I enjoy most about Advocacy Day is talking to survivors. Some of them remind me of […]
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A strong message for more federal pancreatic cancer research funding was heard on June 26, 2014, by the entire U.S. […]
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A Teenager Takes on a Very Adult Volunteer Leadership Role Broward/Palm Beach (Fla.) Affiliate Advocacy Coordinator Ben Schecter (second from […]
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One of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) priorities in the 116th Congress is to urge Congress to create a […]
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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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Editor’s note: As both Mother’s Day and National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day draw near, we are republishing this heartwarming story from last […]
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Today, the 13th annual National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), gathered 650 registered […]
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Today, the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer was released. The report is prepared by the […]
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Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled to […]
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Yohannes Gebreysus’s someone is his daughter, Absera. In less than two years, she’ll be off to college. It’s hard to […]
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Two men became best friends and long-term pancreatic cancer survivors, beating the odds with lots of laughs “Did we meet […]
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I met the love of my life in high school. Yvonne and I fell in love and got married after […]
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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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Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone – the reason we were compelled […]
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Two long-term pancreatic cancer survivors become best friends and beat the odds with lots of laughs “Did we meet on […]
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It was time to tell his story. He breathed in deeply, stepped forward confidently, and with conviction and fortitude, told […]
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Editor’s note: In an ongoing series featuring our Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Board of Directors, today we spotlight Michael […]
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Editor’s note: World Gratitude Day is today, Sept. 21, and we thank all of our incredible supporters for all they […]
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Skydiving is the latest way longtime survivor, volunteer and advocate Gil Marchman, 84, is raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. On […]
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April 7-13 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and to show our appreciation, we want to highlight a few of the many […]
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Pancreatic cancer research achieved a big win in the nation’s capital when the 2018 omnibus bill was passed last week […]
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Stephanie Santilli is in eighth grade, and for most of her young life, she has been an advocate for more […]
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For most volunteers working with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a personal connection to the disease prompted them to get […]
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In 2016, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network advocates raised their voice and moved the needle toward our goal of doubling survival […]
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The Survivor Council is a group of volunteers created to ensure the survivors’ voice, experience and expertise are integrated into […]
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Nearly 600 “purple people” overtook our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., on June 21 for the ninth annual National Pancreatic Cancer […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ADVOCATES UNITE ON CAPITOL HILL TO URGE CONGRESS TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE BY INCREASING FUNDING FOR CANCER […]
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From sharing their experience with patients and families, to organizing PurpleStride® and PurpleLight events, to advocating on Capitol Hill, volunteers […]
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I met the love of my life in high school. Yvonne and I fell in love and got married after […]
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Archived Videos 2012 Videos People Like Me: A public service announcement about pancreatic cancer Survivors and other supporters cite statistics […]
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Passionate advocate. Dedicated volunteer. Beloved community member. Often seen decked out in purple, Maurice Bason was a walking billboard for […]
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Editor’s note: Our advocates shine in today’s installment of our 2018 Year in Review series. See how they significantly increased […]
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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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Taking a strong stance on the importance of investing in medical research to fight cancer and other diseases, Congress approved […]
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You may have heard that pancreatic cancer has a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent. But here is a […]
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Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Marketing Manager, Volunteer Engagement is responsible for marketing and communications activities in support of Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Today, congressional leaders came together with bi-partisan support for cancer research during our 10th annual Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. […]
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This morning, more than 650 advocates including over 100 pancreatic cancer survivors, stormed our nation’s capital to urge Congress to […]
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MORE THAN 650 ADVOCATES ‘HEAD FOR the HILL’ DEMANDING CONGRESS MAKE CANCER RESEARCH A PRIORITY Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Joins […]
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The deadliest cancers in the United States are defined by the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, legislation the Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Last year, Congress provided the first significant increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in more than […]
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As a child, Kirsten Bryant, PhD, used to follow her dad around everywhere. One of his favorite pastimes was working […]
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Today’s Bright Young Minds Poised to Unlock Pancreatic Cancer Mystery Lauren Kelly, right, and her mother Kimberly, at Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Meet Julie Fleshman, President and CEO Pancreatic Cancer Facts Federal Funding vs. Mortality of Leading Cancer Killers Public Figures Affected […]
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Dear Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Friends: With heartfelt admiration, I bid you farewell from the Scientific Advisory Board of […]
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My initial interest in cancer was purely academic. I was curious how genetic mutations would transform a normal cell and […]
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It was a challenging season for major league baseball’s New York Yankees. Despite a star roster, numerous injuries led to […]
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A new treatment combination – combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy with a common blood pressure drug – has shown promise […]
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After his partner’s surgery to remove an ovarian cyst, Andy Hospodor, PhD, of Santa Cruz, Calif., expected her pain to […]
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Simply put, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) would not exist without Pamela Acosta Marquardt. “It all started with […]
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As the nation marked the beginning of 2019, the 116th Congress kicked off with nearly 100 newly elected members taking […]
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A partial government shutdown has been in place for the past three weeks, and there is still no end in […]
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Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (June 18, 2018) Federal research funding for the world’s toughest cancer, pancreatic, increased 22 percent in 2016, […]
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The latest installment in our “Ask Patient Central” series addresses self-advocacy, why it’s important and how patients (and caregivers acting […]
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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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Two sisters, two states, two affiliates: Aimee Sherman and Michele Wood don’t let geography get in the way of their […]
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Stu Rickerson was at the top of his profession in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries when he was diagnosed […]
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Annette Fetty-Santilli, Community Advocate for West Virginia, lost her brother Jim to pancreatic cancer in 2007. She decided to dedicate […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Commends Congress For Passage Of 21st Century Cures Act Critical Legislation Provides New Hope to […]
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When Frannie Flatau was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007, she never entertained the idea that the disease may kill […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Aims to Raise Unprecedented Awareness for a Disease with the Lowest Survival Rate of Any Major […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK JOINS MORE THAN 40 GLOBAL PANCREATIC CANCER ORGANIZATIONS AT INAUGURAL MEETING World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Aims […]
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Pre-Teens and Younger Raise Funds Creatively, Take Top Billing at PurpleStride Events Ali Chesnick brought in nearly $50,000 for PurpleStride […]
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The Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) is a group of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteers who provide feedback and advice to […]
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June 17, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pancreatic Cancer Advocates Call on Congress to Protect Medical Research Funding from Sequestration Cuts […]
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Our Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Pancreatic Cancer The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is fully committed to providing the most comprehensive […]
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april 9, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK RECOGNIZES TEN OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY THROUGH […]
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February 9, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE […]
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press release January 29, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT (H.R. 745) ADDRESSES THE ASTOUNDING […]
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Editor’s note: Meet Christina Helena and hear her speak at PurpleStride New York City on April 25, 2020. When she […]
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His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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A documentary about the life story of Patrick Swayze is scheduled to debut this weekend – on the late actor’s […]
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Many young girls dream about their wedding day. They often picture every detail from the gorgeous white gown that will […]
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When doctors told David Watson of Santa Monica, Calif., that he had type 2 diabetes in November 2016, he couldn’t […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) legislative priorities are to increase the federal research investment into the disease – a […]
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Editor’s note: On July 25, 2008, 10 years ago today, professor Randy Pausch, PhD, of “The Last Lecture” fame, died […]
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Editor’s note: Franco Juricic passed away in March 2019 after a second recurrence of pancreatic cancer. His enthusiasm for creating […]
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Today, June 19, around 600 members of the pancreatic cancer community are participating in Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill by […]
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Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently funded four new teams of researchers through its Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium (PCDC). According […]
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In honor of National Grandparents Day today, take a look at this video of 10-year-old Logan Wood, who explains why […]
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Though National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day is nearly a week behind us, media outlets continue featuring PanCAN’s urgent requests to […]
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MORE THAN 650 ADVOCATES ‘HEAD FOR the HILL’ DEMANDING CONGRESS MAKE CANCER RESEARCH A PRIORITY Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Joins […]
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Today, the Trump administration released its full fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget, proposing deep cuts to the National Institutes of […]
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On Earth Day, this Saturday, April 22, the March for Science will bring people together globally to celebrate science in […]
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Cheryl Holbrook lost her husband, Bill, to pancreatic cancer in 1998 – six months after his diagnosis. “He was 44 […]
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Highlights of organizational news and research and clinical initiatives, as well as important community news. Check out the latest pancreatic […]
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Since high school, Barbara Geraghty had an interest in serving in the military and in serving others. So when it […]
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In 2013, I was hospitalized three times for pancreatitis. Five months after my symptoms first arose, I learned I had […]
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On September 7, 2016, the Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel released a report describing 10 recommendations to make a decade’s […]
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The pancreatic cancer community lost yet another champion to the disease this week – Congressman Steve LaTourette (R-Ohio). He was […]
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The pancreatic cancer community lost another champion to the disease today – Congressman Mark Takai (D-Hawaii). He passed away at […]
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In the fall of 2011 I married Rebecca, my college sweetheart, and my father, Jeff, was my best man at […]
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We are pleased to report that both the House and the Senate Appropriations Committees have approved keeping pancreatic cancer in […]
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Our passionate, committed Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteers are on the front lines in the fight against pancreatic cancer. They […]
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Elena and I met in Moscow in the mid-1990s. Both of us were practicing oncologists. It was a tumultuous time […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More Than 600 Pancreatic Cancer Advocates Head To Capitol Hill Today To Call On Congress To Wage […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lisa Niemi Swayze and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Join More Than 160 Organizations in Asking Congress […]
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In response to the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) held a meeting last October with a […]
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June 27, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pancreatic Cancer Working Group Recommends Four New Research Initiatives to Help Speed Advancements MANHATTAN […]
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Your advocacy document library: FACT SHEET: Pancreatic Cancer Facts 2019 FACT SHEET: Halt the Growing Threat of Pancreatic Cancer – […]
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September 19, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE RECALCITRANT CANCER RESEARCH ACT, FORMERLY […]
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September 19, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE RECALCITRANT CANCER RESEARCH ACT, FORMERLY […]
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June 21, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH & EDUCATION ACT GAINS MOMENTUM IN CONGRESS House Committee Addresses Legislation […]
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Dear Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Friends: On June 25 and 26, hundreds of supporters from across the country will gather […]
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September 8, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and AACR to Award Nearly $3 Million in Pancreatic […]
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June 22, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEARLY 500 PANCREATIC CANCER ADVOCATES MEET WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO URGE SWIFT ACTION […]
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April 19, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH HONORS PRESIDENT AND CEO JULIE FLESHMAN WITH A […]
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Dear Friends of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Our organization is making significant progress in the fight against pancreatic cancer […]
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march 30, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK AND OVER 450 ADVOCATES ARE ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY […]
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Editor’s note, March 16, 2020: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is changing daily. Please watch the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Today we share the experience of a stage IV pancreatic […]
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When Allison Perlis of Potomac, Md., first began experiencing symptoms of pancreatic cancer in early 2017, she dismissed them as […]
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Editor’s note: Welcome to our “Moments Matter” story series, in which supporters tell us about the moments that have mattered […]
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may be wondering things like, what stage […]
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Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series, recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, volunteer contributions and more, […]
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A partial government shutdown is possible before the end of the calendar year due to a standoff between President Trump […]
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On This Page: What Is a Treatment Plan? Why Is a Treatment Plan Important for Pancreatic Cancer? Who Creates a […]
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On This Page: How to Talk About Diagnosis How to Talk About Treatment Communication Tips for Family Members Talking about […]
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Many of us are taught from a young age to be independent and take care of things ourselves. But when […]
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On This Page: What Is a Support System? How Do You Build a Support System? Who Is Part of Your […]
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The long-time support of Tempur-Pedic® has been key to helping raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. Through their research funding, signature […]
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Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer On This Page: What Is Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer? What Are Treatments for Stage IV Pancreatic […]
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On This Page: Before Your Visit During Your Visit Between Visits Communicating with Your Healthcare Team Video Clear and open […]
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A week after his 50th birthday, Robert Ulery visited an urgent care clinic because of serious stomach pain. The issue […]
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While enduring the loss of her mother, Teri Larson turned her grief into action by volunteering for the Minnesota Affiliate […]
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Manhattan Beach, Calif. – (August 6, 2018) Charlotte Rae, an American TV actress, comedian, singer and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Charlotte Rae, an American TV actress, comedian, singer and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) champion, has died. She was 92. […]
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This summer, Lori and Terri are road tripping to more than 20 national parks across the United States. The trip […]
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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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Your doctor diagnosed pancreatic cancer and recommended that treatment begin immediately. What do you do? First, remember that you should […]
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Recently the “Right to Try” act was signed into law, opening the door for terminally ill patients nationwide to access […]
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Upon diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients should work closely with their healthcare team in making treatment decisions. Among the points to […]
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (May 17, 2018) The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) today announced the election of three new members to its sought-after Board of Directors […]
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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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For the third year in a row, pancreatic cancer patient advocacy groups from around the globe are coming together for […]
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Thank you for your interest! The Micki Love Society is an esteemed group of committed supporters who have named Pancreatic […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) President and CEO Julie Fleshman attended the Harvard Business School (HBS) Kraft Precision […]
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When it comes to putting together a jigsaw puzzle, the compilation of pieces forms the big picture. Each piece must […]
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In the field of healthcare, the term “comprehensive care” refers to the approach of treating the whole patient. Healthcare teams […]
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In June 2014, David Wingo went to his doctor about abdominal pain. While investigating the pain, his doctor noticed a […]
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Last summer, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) shared exciting news about its role in the Harvard Business School’s Kraft […]
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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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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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January is National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Thanks to the community’s participation last year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Choosing a clinical trial on your own can be challenging. Some trial listings are out-of-date, and others require looking through […]
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Receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis can stop a family in their tracks. Not only must patients and their loved ones […]
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It is not unusual for a life-altering diagnosis like cancer to induce deep emotional distress in the patient and affected […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Demands Better for Patients and for Survival On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Coalition Leaders Share Why […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Demands Better for Patients and for Survival On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Coalition Leaders Share Why […]
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Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicks off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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A pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the decisions that come after can feel overwhelming. But getting organized can help patients and […]
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When Congress returned to Washington, D.C., last week after their August recess, there was no shortage of issues they needed […]
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Note: This is the sixth installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew Miller as […]
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A study presented at an esteemed plenary session of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and published […]
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Note: This is the third installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteer Andrew Miller as he […]
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More than 60 representatives from 42 pancreatic cancer advocacy organizations around the globe will meet next week to collaborate and […]
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Research funding is critical to improving pancreatic cancer patient outcomes. But unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough of it. A study […]
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Why do we dedicate the entire month of April to celebrating our wonderful volunteers? The answer is simple: Because they […]
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Data recently released by United for Medical Research (UMR) illustrates the significant impact the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Scientific & Medical Affairs team acknowledged for key contributions to a study analyzing the pancreatic […]
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Scott Nelson is a 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor and research advocate with a goal to make the clinical trials experience […]
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Throughout National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month, you’ve received a lot of information. We’ve shared firsthand survivor stories, provided […]
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Making treatment decisions may be overwhelming. We want to make sure you have the information you need, every step of […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Commends Congress For Passage Of 21st Century Cures Act Critical Legislation Provides New Hope to […]
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Nation Urged to Shift From Pink to Purple for Pancreatic Cancer, A Disease That Kills More People Annually Than Breast […]
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Nation Urged to Shift From Pink to Purple for Pancreatic Cancer, A Disease That Kills More People Annually Than Breast […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW PRECISION MEDICINE, EARLY DETECTION TARGETED GRANTS AMONG ITS 2017 RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES MANHATTAN BEACH, […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW PRECISION MEDICINE, EARLY DETECTION TARGETED GRANTS AMONG ITS 2017 RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES MANHATTAN BEACH, […]
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PANCREATIC CANCER ADVOCATES UNITE ON CAPITOL HILL TO URGE CONGRESS TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE BY INCREASING FUNDING FOR CANCER […]
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In the fall of 2011, when Ethan Blum married his college sweetheart, Rebecca, his father was his best man at […]
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One Man’s Commitment to Wage Hope for His Best Man In the fall of 2011, when Ethan Blum married his […]
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Beginning tomorrow in Orlando, FL, the first-ever World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC) will gather for its inaugural meeting, bringing together […]
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Renewed Research Effort Focuses on “Undruggable” Mutation Found in 95 Percent of Pancreatic Cancers Pancreatic Cancer Action Network partners with […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK IS LEADING THE WAY TO CHANGE PANCREATIC CANCER HISTORY WITH $200 MILLION […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEARLY $10 MILLION TO BE INVESTED TO SUPPORT PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH Expanded Grants Program Aims to […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRECISION MEDICINE HOLDS PROMISE FOR THE DEADLIEST CANCERS IN THE UNITED STATESDeadliest Cancers Coalition Calls on Congress […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Partners with Perthera in a Precision Cancer Therapy Analysis Program Comprehensive molecular profiling […]
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After the Bill: Passionate advocacy continues to yield results following the passage of the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act When the […]
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February 27, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Research!America and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Host Panel Discussion – “A World Free […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s 16th Annual ‘An Evening with the Stars’ Gala Raises More Than $750,000 MANHATTAN […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celgene, Tempur-Pedic, and Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor (Ret.) Larry Clark to be Honored at the 16th Annual […]
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Julie Fleshman, President and CEO, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; Diane Borrison, 7-year survivor; and Laurie MacCaskill, 7-year survivor, at Advocacy […]
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May 15, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Researchers Funded by Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Leverage $9.15 Million Investment by the Organization […]
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OUR VISION: DOUBLE PANCREATIC CANCER SURVIVAL BY 2020 Of the major cancers, pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate. In […]
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DECEMBER 21, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE RECALCITRANT CANCER RESEARCH ACT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH & EDUCATION […]
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September 20, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE RECALCITRANT CANCER RESEARCH ACT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH & EDUCATION […]
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January 5, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SURVIVAL RATE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER REMAINS UNCHANGED WHILE SURVIVAL IMPROVES FOR OTHER LEADING cancers […]
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January 3, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Praises President Obama for Signing the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act […]
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The Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act Formerly Known as the Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education Act, Passes Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE RECALCITRANT CANCER RESEARCH ACT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH & EDUCATION […]
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As a volunteer with your local affiliate or community representative, you join a nationwide network of volunteers in more than […]
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October 5, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PASSING OF STEVE JOBS: A STATEMENT FROM THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK MANHATTAN […]
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June 17, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PANCREATIC CANCER INCIDENCE AND DEATH RATE ON THE RISE AS OVERALL CANCER DEATH RATES […]
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June 13, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFTER FORTY YEARS OF NO REAL PROGRESS IN SURVIVAL RATES, PANCREATIC CANCER ADVOCATES CALL […]
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February 16, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING ANALYSIS HIGHLIGHTS URGENT NEED FOR PANCREATIC CANCER LEGISLATION Senator Sheldon Whitehouse […]
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February 8, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE TO DOUBLE THE SURVIVAL RATE FOR PANCREATIC […]
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September 14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE’S PROGRESS REPORT AND ACTION PLAN FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH: A STATEMENT […]
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May 11, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ELECTS STUART RICKERSON, A FIVE YEAR PANCREATIC CANCER SURVIVOR, […]
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May 6, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENATOR SHELDON WHITEHOUSE (D-RI) INTRODUCES THE Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act (S. 3320) […]
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April 13, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and AACR Award Grants Totaling Nearly $2.3 Million WASHINGTON, D.C. […]
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Since joining the board of directors of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in 2009, I have become more committed than […]
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My interest in pancreatic cancer was sparked by the aggressiveness of the disease and the urgency of finding early detection […]
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February 2, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESIDENT OBAMA’S PROPOSED BUDGET: A STATEMENT FROM THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK EL SEGUNDO […]
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January 28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: A STATEMENT FROM THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION […]
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January 19, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pancreatic Cancer Action Network-AACR Pathway to Leadership Grant Awarded to Johns Hopkins Early-Career Investigator […]
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JOHNS HOPKINS EARLY-CAREER INVESTIGATOR ZESHAAN A. RASHEED, M.D., PH.D., AWARDED THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK-AACR PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP GRANT The […]
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November 20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY AS PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH EL SEGUNDO, CA – (November 20, […]
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september 14, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DR. FRANCIS COLLINS CONFIRMED AS DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH: A STATEMENT […]
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September 9, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH NOW ACCEPTING […]
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AUGUST 7, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DR. FRANCIS COLLINS CONFIRMED AS DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH: A STATEMENT […]
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july 25, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK RECOGNIZES THE LEGACY OF RANDY PAUSCH EL SEGUNDO, CA […]
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July 7, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAI PAUSCH JOINS THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS EL SEGUNDO, CA […]
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July 7, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK APPOINTS LAURIE MACCASKILL, A THREE YEAR PANCREATIC CANCER SURVIVOR, […]
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July 7, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK APPOINTS PETER KOVLER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS EL SEGUNDO, […]
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May 19, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK APPOINTS LAURIE MACCASKILL, A THREE YEAR PANCREATIC CANCER SURVIVOR, […]
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may 9, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PASSING OF HALL OF FAME NBA COACH CHUCK DALY: A STATEMENT FROM THE […]
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april 20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Association for Cancer Research and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Award $1.1 Million […]
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March 29, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENATORS TED KENNEDY (D-MA) AND KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON (R-TX) INTRODUCE THE 21ST CENTURY ALERT […]
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February 27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESIDENT OBAMA’S PROPOSED 2010 BUDGET IS ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR THE PANCREATIC CANCER COMMUNITY: A […]
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February 5, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EARLY DETECTION METHODS FOR PANCREATIC CANCER URGENTLY NEEDED: A STATEMENT FROM THE PANCREATIC CANCER […]
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the […]
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Choice of Funding Start Dates Provides New Grantees Support and Flexibility in the Midst of Coronavirus Pandemic Please note: This […]
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For the first time ever, the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has reached double digits. American Cancer Society’s Cancer […]
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PanCAN Urges Public to Learn Symptoms and Risks of Pancreatic Cancer through November Awareness Campaign MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Nov. […]
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It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month! Today the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) kicks off a November public awareness campaign – […]
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While greeting festival-goers stopping by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) information table at the “Dirty Dancing Festival” earlier this […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced Andrew Lowy, MD, as chair of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB). So our […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Calls on Congress to Create a Dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program as Part of the Department […]
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Kaz Iwamoto is proud to be a volunteer. His passion for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is fueled by […]
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In fall 2013, Charles Bogino was going in for what he believed to be a routine exam. His physician was […]
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It’s one thing to cheer on your favorite hockey team in an arena packed with fellow fans, but another when […]
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Editor’s note: Stu Rickerson is a 14-year pancreatic cancer survivor who has served on the Board of Directors for the […]
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Editor’s note: Hear directly from pancreatic cancer researcher Kirsten Bryant, PhD, and Julie Fleshman, president and CEO of the Pancreatic […]
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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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Lupe Romero, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer, advocate and inspiration to many pancreatic cancer survivors, died of complications related to the […]
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Kristin Escobar describes her older sister Tracy as “the healthiest person I knew.” Tracy was an active 37-year-old and mom […]
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Five-year Survival Rate Remains at 9 Percent; Incidence and Death Rate Increase MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2019) – The […]
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More than 56,700 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, today’s American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures […]
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Editor’s note: Our 2018 “Year in Review” series, recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer […]
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