Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints New Leadership and Members to Its Board of Directors
Strategic Leadership Will Support Innovation and Accelerate Progress for Pancreatic Cancer Patients MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2020) – The […]
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Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on the U.S. House of Representatives Approval of $15 Million for Pancreatic Cancer Funding
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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Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Health News
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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Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to John Lewis Passing
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
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
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
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
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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2019 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News
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
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
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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Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins PanCAN Board
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
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
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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Moments Matter: Stephanie Pieklik
Many young girls dream about their wedding day. They often picture every detail from the gorgeous white gown that will […]
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Moments Matter: Stephanie Castillo and Arikka Pirker
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
Please note: This press release has been edited since its original publish date to reflect changes in the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Alex Trebek’s Message of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
This week, Alex Trebek appeared on the cover of People magazine sharing a positive update in his journey with stage […]
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Moments Matter: John O’Grady
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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Moments Matter: Karen Kiernan
Around Christmas 2016, Karen Kiernan was enjoying the holidays at her family home in Truckee, Calif., when she began to […]
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Team Tracy Walks PurpleStride for a Sister’s Legacy
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 Joins Scientific and Medical Advisory Board
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
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
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
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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It Starts with Someone: Mike Linse
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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The Facts About Jaundice and Pancreatic Cancer
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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Demand Better on World Pancreatic Cancer Day
The world turns purple today! Thursday, Nov. 15, is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and it is being observed around the […]
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Powerful Tips from Experienced Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers
Being a caregiver for a loved one battling pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming, but it is also a crucial role […]
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