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Advocacy Works Because of Your Stories

“Advocating for pancreatic cancer patients makes my soul happy.” This sentiment was one of hundreds of testimonials shared during the […]
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PanCAN community celebrates government advocacy wins for pancreatic cancer research in 2020

2020 Year in Review: Advocacy Accomplishments

Editor’s note: In today’s edition of our Year in Review series, we’re looking back at the wins you made possible […]
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Virtual Advocacy Week Starts Monday!

Monday, June 15Join us for our live, free Advocacy Week Kick-off Event featuring special guests! Hear from advocates and special […]
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Supporters advocate for PanCAN on behalf of pancreatic cancer survivors and those lost

It’s Advocacy Week: Raise Your Voice

“45 years of friendship: After losing my oldest friend to pancreatic cancer, I decided to get involved to carry on […]
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Affiliate Chair Advocates in Her Dad’s Memory

Editor’s note: Our weeklong series of inspiring advocacy stories continues today with one contributed by Kim Levesque – a devoted […]
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PanCAN youth advocate and mother in Washington, D.C. for PanCAN’s annual advocacy event

In Their Own Words: Youth Advocates on Importance of Sharing your Story with Congress

Andrew Morgan and Lola Shanahan are 14 and 11 years old, respectively. They do not know each other – Andrew […]
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Today, Pick up the Phone and Call Capitol Hill

Today, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, is the day we all call Congress – the day when we make our collective […]
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Let's Talk About The Importance of Self-Advocacy

‘Patients Hold a Lot of Power:’ The Importance of Self-Advocacy

A PanCAN Patient Services case manager discusses the importance of self-advocacy.


3 moms who lost their sons to pancreatic cancer connected at PanCAN advocacy event

Three Moms, Three Sons, One Unbreakable Bond

Editor’s note: Today, Sunday, July 26, is Parents’ Day. Here we share the story of three mothers who connected through […]
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PanCAN Advocacy Chair Honored for Volunteer Work

Jennifer Schiffmacher is honored for being a PanCAN volunteer by her employer.


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