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Actor Mindy Kaling teams with PanCAN for PSA

Mindy Kaling Joins The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) As Brand Ambassador To Raise Awareness And Drive Donations For Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Nov 17, 2020

Global Superstar Featured in New Public Service Campaign Revealing How Advice from Her Mother Prior to Her Tragic Passing from […]
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Jeopardy host Alex Trebek

Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Passing

Nov 8, 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, joins […]
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Lisa Niemi Swayze

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Launches 30 Stories Over 30 Days Starting With Patrick Swayze’s Widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, In Time For November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Nov 2, 2020

Alex Trebek’s Brave Battle and The Recent Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Rep. John Lewis, Lead […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces New Industry Partner To Accelerate New Therapies To Market Through Precision Promisesm Clinical Trial Platform

Oct 28, 2020

Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Provides A More Cost Effective, Efficient, and Patient-Centric Approach to Clinical Development Los Angeles, Calif. – […]
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PanCAN’s Precision Promise clinical trial is open to eligible patients to enroll

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Platform Transforming Development of Treatment Options for World’s Toughest Cancer

Oct 13, 2020

Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Is More Cost Effective, Patient-Centric and Allows for Faster Learning Than Standard Trials Los Angeles, Calif. […]
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PanCAN Board Chair Hilarie Koplow-McAdams

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints New Leadership and Members to Its Board of Directors

Aug 4, 2020

Strategic Leadership Will Support Innovation and Accelerate Progress for Pancreatic Cancer Patients MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2020) – The […]
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Congress votes to increase funding to Department of Defense Pancreatic Cancer Research Program

Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on the U.S. House of Representatives Approval of $15 Million for Pancreatic Cancer Funding

Jul 31, 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, is thrilled […]
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Alex Trebek, pancreatic cancer survivor

Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Health News

Jul 21, 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, is grateful […]
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John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and civil rights icon

Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to John Lewis Passing

Jul 18, 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, joins the […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Funds $4.75 Million of Innovative Research Through 2020 Competitive Grants Program

Jun 30, 2020

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 16th Consecutive Year, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Awarded Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Jun 24, 2020

Fewer Than One Percent of All Rated Organizations Have Received the Distinction With This Consistency MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (June […]
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New Research Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Patients Who Receive Precision Medicine Live An Average Of One Year Longer Than Those Who Do Not

Mar 3, 2020

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Perthera Study in Lancet Oncology Underscores the Urgent Need for Every Pancreatic Cancer Patient to […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Hits Milestone with Double-Digit Survival Rates

Jan 8, 2020

Annual Cancer Report Shows the Five-year Survival Rate for the World’s Deadliest Cancer Has Reached 10%, However More Americans Are […]
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PanCAN CEO appears on the set of CBS News to speak about pancreatic cancer awareness

2019 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News

Dec 24, 2019

Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series today by recapping some of PanCAN’s high-profile media coverage this […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Launches PSA Campaign About the World’s Toughest Cancer

Nov 7, 2019

PanCAN Urges Public to Learn Symptoms and Risks of Pancreatic Cancer through November Awareness Campaign MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Nov. […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints Columbia Sportswear Executive Lisa Kulok to Board of Directors

Sep 4, 2019

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Sept. 4, 2019) The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization, announced today that Columbia Sportswear […]
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Lisa Kulok with her mother Carol who passed away from pancreatic cancer

Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins PanCAN Board

Sep 4, 2019

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok to its esteemed board of directors. PanCAN’s board […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Awarded Highest Four-Star Rating from Leading Non-Profit Evaluator for 15th Consecutive Year

Aug 14, 2019

Fewer Than 1 Percent of All Rated Organizations Have Received the Distinction With This Consistency MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Aug. […]
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PanCAN Earns Highest Charity Rating for 15th Year

Aug 14, 2019

For the 15th consecutive year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator – the highest […]
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Stephanie Pieklik had a purple theme at her wedding to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer

Moments Matter: Stephanie Pieklik

Aug 12, 2019

Many young girls dream about their wedding day. They often picture every detail from the gorgeous white gown that will […]
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Two sisters hold sign for their dad at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Advocacy Day 2019

Moments Matter: Stephanie Castillo and Arikka Pirker

Aug 5, 2019

Editor’s note: In honor of National Sisters Day on Sunday, August 4, we’re sharing the story of Stephanie Castillo and […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Furthers Research Investment Through Funding of Scientific Grants

Jun 28, 2019

Please note: This press release has been edited since its original publish date to reflect changes in the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Pancreatic cancer survivor, Alex Trebek, on the cover of People magazine

Alex Trebek’s Message of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

May 31, 2019

This week, Alex Trebek appeared on the cover of People magazine sharing a positive update in his journey with stage […]
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Eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor John O’Grady

Moments Matter: John O’Grady

Mar 12, 2019

In April 2011, then 56-year-old John O’Grady was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Several months previously, he had been diagnosed […]
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Stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor with her family

Moments Matter: Karen Kiernan

Mar 6, 2019

Around Christmas 2016, Karen Kiernan was enjoying the holidays at her family home in Truckee, Calif., when she began to […]
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Fundraiser with sister who died from pancreatic cancer and inspired her to fundraise the cause

Team Tracy Walks PurpleStride for a Sister’s Legacy

Jan 23, 2019

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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Oncology dietitian becomes PanCAN Scientific and Medical Advisory Board member

Oncology Dietitian Joins Scientific and Medical Advisory Board

Jan 17, 2019

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Jeannine Mills, MS, RD, CSO, LD, to its esteemed Scientific and Medical Advisory […]
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National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month Campaign Sheds Light on Myths And Enrollment Barriers Surrounding Clinical Trials

Jan 3, 2019

Pancreatic Cancer Patients Who Participate in Clinical Research Have Better Outcomes MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Jan. 3, 2019) This January, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Addresses Pancreatic Cancer Weight Loss Causes and Treatment in Newly Published Paper

Jan 2, 2019

Weight Loss in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Should Be Treated as Agressively as Cancer Itself, Paper States MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – […]
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2018 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News

Dec 27, 2018

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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Volunteer with PanCAN founder and singer Erin Willett at Orange County 5K pancreatic cancer walk

It Starts with Someone: Mike Linse

Dec 12, 2018

Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Jaundice, which causes a yellowing of the skin and eyes, can be a symptom of pancreatic cancer

The Facts About Jaundice and Pancreatic Cancer

Nov 20, 2018

If you’ve ever had a baby, you may be familiar with jaundice. Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to appear […]
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Pancreatic cancer patient supported by her caregiver speak with their doctor at the hospital

Powerful Tips from Experienced Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers

Nov 13, 2018

Being a caregiver for a loved one battling pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming, but it is also a crucial role […]
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