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A Mother’s Day Tribute to Gladys Dodge: Tough, strong and loved by the whole town.

What should you know about the ketogenic diet if you’re facing pancreatic cancer?

PanCAN’s Precision Promise is designed to bring new treatments to patients faster – and to provide best-in-class supportive care, based on clinical and scientific evidence. The Precision Promise Supportive Care Committee published its second paper, focused on ways to manage pancreatic cancer pain.

Sonja Whipps’ mom encouraged her to follow her dream and now she fundraises in her honor.

May is Cancer Research Month, and advancing research is a key part of our work. Thanks to generous donors, we’ve invested approximately $126 million in research since our founding – and we have so much on the horizon. Just last month, we announced our latest large-scale research program, the Early Detection Initiative.

Cancer patients have reported finding pain relief and appetite stimulation from the use of medical marijuana, also known as cannabis. […]
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Family’s fundraising progress, shared on PanCAN’s IG Stories, inspires others.

Dan Fogelman’s mom was larger than life. Her death led him to PanCAN.

Dr. Edith Mitchell on what led her to medicine, with a focus on minority communities.

Julie Fleshman’s been a catalyst for change in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer doesn’t discriminate – even if you’re an Oscar winner

Master teacher shares the benefits of this more than 1,000-year old Chinese practice.

Krystal never lost anyone to pancreatic cancer – she volunteers at PanCAN anyway.

After Barbara Kenner, PhD, lost her husband just two months after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, she made it her mission to find a way to detect pancreatic cancer earlier. Barbara has been instrumental in supporting PanCAN’s recently announced Early Detection Initiative and the research that preceded and shaped it.

For Dan LaMagna, volunteering with PanCAN is fulfilling in more ways than one.

Passionate advocates and volunteers paved the way for our Early Detection Initiative.

Gloria Perry raises awareness, advocates and connects volunteers – to honor her mom.

Chief Science Officer Lynn Matrisian shares her priorities, proudest accomplishments.

After 107 chemo treatments, she’s grateful to celebrate five years of survivorship.

Carlos Ayala has been committed to PanCAN’s Broward-Palm Beach community since 2012.

Four years ago, my mom, the strongest woman I know, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I became her warrior. I […]
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Bananas are a great source of nutrients and can help patients manage side effects.

Brothers’ hunch led them to fund research in their dad’s memory.

Ways to find pancreatic cancer in the earliest stages are urgently needed.

Diabetes can be both a risk factor and an early symptom of pancreatic cancer.

Earlier detection leads to more treatment options and improved survival.

Three sisters who lost their dad to pancreatic cancer want to know their risk.

PGA Tour great Tom Weiskopf says ‘Be proactive, not reactive’ to diagnosis.

Team Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer includes three actors – one a 17-year survivor.

UAB Medicine has been a proud sponsor of PanCAN’s PurpleStride for nine years.

Alcee Hastings (D-FL) died on April 6 after battling stage IV pancreatic cancer.

PanCAN and partners published new projections about cancer cases and deaths today.

Right now, Congress is working to determine their priorities for the year.

Anyone anywhere can join Team Nicky Trebek and fundraise for the virtual event.

PanCAN takes center stage as president and CEO discusses clinical trials and more.

What should patients do after diagnosis? A doctor weighs in from personal experience.

Oncology dietitian Jeannine Mills discusses whether diet can affect brain fog.

Dear PanCAN Community: Now more than ever, we all have an obligation to combat racism and to consider our personal […]
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Lauryn Poston on life after leaving a full-time job to be her mom’s caregiver.

The life of the legendary Aretha Franklin is captured in a new National Geographic limited series, “Genius: Aretha,” that begins […]
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If you have a keen eye, you may have noticed that Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods have been given […]
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I was diagnosed with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas (a rare type of pancreatic cancer) in November 2018. The […]
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At the end of 2011, I experienced an acute episode of diarrhea and vomiting for hours. I had returned home […]
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PanCAN’s a big fan of OptumCare Cancer Care in Las Vegas and the feeling seems mutual. OptumCare has been supporting […]
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Editor’s note: Today on the blog, caregiver Ulhas Subramaniam shares what he found to be most important and helpful in […]
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“I’ve been an advocate for following the science throughout my journey,” survivor Jeff Eidens says. And PanCAN’s Patient Services has […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of National Pi Day, this article about healthier pies has been adapted from a previously published […]
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Editor’s note: In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we’re republishing a previous article answering common questions about pancreatic enzyme replacement […]
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AdventHealth believes that health should be measured in terms of the whole person – body, mind and spirit. And what’s […]
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When clinical oncology dietitian Jeannine Mills meets with pancreatic cancer patients, fulfillment comes in many forms. And it works both […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating several PanCAN research grant recipients whose experiences in different […]
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Every pancreatic cancer patient has different nutritional needs, so our PanCAN Patient Services team recommends that patients consult with a […]
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Carol Kulok never had the chance to meet Sheehan AlRabie, but if she had, she would have been one of […]
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PanCAN’s Chief Medical Officer discusses what patients and families should know.

Proper nutrition is important for maintaining a good quality of life. With the onset of pancreatic cancer and related treatments, […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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Tech Data’s business may be all about “connecting the world through the power of technology,” but we couldn’t deliver on […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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It’s National Caregivers Day, and PanCAN supporter Lauren Postyn, who is a fulltime caregiver for her mother, a pancreatic cancer […]
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Editor’s note: You may have seen some news coverage about a new drug that targets mutant KRAS in patients with […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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President and CEO of Marriott International Arne Sorenson died yesterday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the age of 62. Sorenson was […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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Their story started in a black-and-white photo. He had just turned 4, and she was still 3. It was Lewis […]
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Editor’s note: Today, on National Nurses Day, we are sharing a previously published story about a nurse who works with […]
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I was lucky to have jaundice when my tumor was stage II. I had the Whipple surgery in April 2015 […]
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In 2012, I was 39, a wife and a mother to three girls. I was often waking up in the […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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We sat down with PanCAN donor and volunteer Brian Brandt to talk about how much it means to him to […]
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PanCAN Board Member “It’s Time to Decrease Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Minority Community”

Editor’s note: Today, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, and a good reminder that our collective actions make lasting, positive change […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing inspiring stories from our community to pay tribute to those […]
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Black Americans are more likely to get pancreatic cancer than any other racial or ethnic group. They have the highest […]
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Our PanCAN family is full of people who have gotten involved to make life better for pancreatic cancer patients every […]
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You may still be writing 2020 on your checks, but make sure to mark your calendars for a special 2021 […]
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“I can’t believe it. Reesa, of all people…” When Reesa Levy’s friends and family found out she had pancreatic cancer […]
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The 2021 Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium recently brought together oncologists, researchers, patients and patient advocates, including the Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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“Your mother has pancreatic cancer.” When the doctor said those words to him and his mom Joanne, Kyle McMahon cried, […]
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Los estudios clinicos han estado en las noticias recientemente porque son la única manera de poder aprobar nuevos tratamientos para […]
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A sports quote became the rallying cry for an Ohio teacher and coach fighting pancreatic cancer.

“Life is basically back to normal.” These are the words of five-year stage IV pancreatic cancer survivor, Lynne Holcomb, of […]
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Editor’s note: Jason Idalski was a contestant on “Jeopardy!” in October 2013 and won nearly $36,000 over three days. Here, […]
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Every day in 2021, 166 Americans will learn that they have pancreatic cancer. That’s 60,430 people who are predicted to […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Today’s article describes the complex and changing landscape of clinical […]
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Editor’s note: This week, Jeopardy! is airing its final Alex Trebek-hosted shows. Brad Rutter is the show’s highest-earning contestant and […]
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Temps are mostly chilly coast to coast this time of year, and the number of daylight hours shorter, but we’ve […]
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When Mike Donaldson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014, he was not yet a father. Now, he and his […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Today, we kick off the monthlong campaign to bring awareness […]
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2020 threw us all quite a few curveballs, but we’re poised and ready to keep gracefully catching them and putting […]
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Editor’s note: We’re wrapping up 2020 by highlighting key things that have happened in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) […]
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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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Nothing stops the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) community from taking action against pancreatic cancer. And in 2020, we saw […]
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Editor’s note: Today’s article looks back at scientific and clinical advances made in 2020 and kicks off our Year in […]
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Thousands of advocates delivered a strong message to Capitol Hill: Make pancreatic cancer a national priority. And Congress responded. Congress […]
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I lost my father to pancreatic cancer, and then I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2020. My tumor […]
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To start 2020, 29-year-old Robyn Hobson was named Teacher of the Year at her school. Five months later, she was […]
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PanCAN Supporters Made Fall PurpleStride Events a Success Through Their Creativity Between September and November thousands of you attended 26 […]
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We’re excited to welcome new Chief Medical Officer, Anne-Marie Duliege, MD to PanCAN. Anne-Marie is a senior executive with extensive […]
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Strategic Leadership Comes as Awareness and Momentum Around Pancreatic Cancer is Increasing Following a Successful Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in […]
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Rod Williams is executive chairman of PaceMate, a digital healthcare company for remote cardiac monitoring. As the newest member of […]
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You did it! Your work to raise awareness during November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, paid off and purple was everywhere. […]
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It’s been a year like no other. And through it all, you never once stopped making a difference for PanCAN. […]
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Have you made your holiday gift list yet? We’ve got suggestions about how to make your holiday gifting benefit the […]
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Winter can be one of the most joyful seasons of the year. Hot cocoa, cozy sweaters, family, friends, holidays, celebrations […]
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Editor’s note: Mark Gardner and Sharaye Samuels are featured on the cover of our 2020 Impact Report. We’re grateful for […]
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“I’m here to encourage people to support PanCAN on Giving Tuesday. I’m going to be putting my money where my […]
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Meet Elise Roth Tedeschi, an eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor and co-Affiliate Chair of PanCAN’s Atlanta Affiliate of volunteers. She’s passionate […]
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Robert Duran was told he had pancreatic cancer – not just once, or twice. Three times. PanCAN’s Patient Services has supported him every step of the way […]

As I approach my fifth year of pancreatic cancer survivorship, I have come across a certain, or maybe an uncertain, […]
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In 2015 at the age of 47, I was diagnosed with stage IV carcinoma, with a tumor in the head […]
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Editor’s note: We followed this up with a more in-depth story about Robyn and how she’s sharing her positivity with […]
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Get a recap of our World Pancreatic Cancer Day webinar featuring an expert panel discussing the latest in clinical research […]

Nov. 19 marked another successful World Pancreatic Cancer Day – a dedicated day during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November […]
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Put on all your purple – World Pancreatic Cancer Day is Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Wearing purple and spreading the […]
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To celebrate his 20 years of survival in 2020, Mike Fitzpatrick is going big on World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD). […]
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Global Superstar Featured in New Public Service Campaign Revealing How Advice from Her Mother Prior to Her Tragic Passing from […]
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Mindy Kaling knows what it’s like. Recognizing the symptoms that led her mother to get an endoscopy. Waiting to get results. Then a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. And her passing eight months later […]

The Atlantic’s People v. Cancer summit takes place Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, and PanCAN’s President and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, […]
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After losing her mom and uncle to pancreatic cancer, Nancy made an impact by donating to PanCAN to fund Ingunn’s early-career research […]

Editor’s note: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, has been a PanCAN PurpleStride sponsor […]
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We join the world in mourning the death of Alex Trebek, who had stage IV pancreatic cancer. The longtime host […]
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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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A law firm with a heart. To some who love a good lawyer joke, this may seem like an oxymoron. […]
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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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They were grateful they had 22 months after Patrick’s pancreatic diagnosis, but it wasn’t long enough. Today Lisa keeps Patrick’s fight going by supporting PanCAN […]

Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Provides A More Cost Effective, Efficient, and Patient-Centric Approach to Clinical Development Los Angeles, Calif. – […]
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We recently announced that our groundbreaking new approach to pancreatic cancer clinical trials – PanCAN’s Precision PromiseSM – is open […]
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For Memorial Cancer Institute, it started with a patient’s son. Memorial Cancer Institute first sponsored the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s […]
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If you have a first-degree relative (parent, child or sibling) who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may have an […]
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Timing is everything. And when Chuck Paulausky of Chandler, Ariz., happened to turn on “Jeopardy!” one evening last November and […]
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A year ago, I had Whipple surgery to remove a pancreatic cancer tumor which had blocked my bile duct causing […]
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“Pops.” That’s what she called him. Donna Glick of Palm Beach, Fla., lost her dad to pancreatic cancer 14 years […]
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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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“The standard clinical trial system is not working fast enough for pancreatic cancer patients.” — Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, PanCAN […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Registry is a global online database created to look for patterns in treatments, […]
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Editor’s note: October is Health Literacy Month, bringing attention to the importance of making health information and the health system […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Physician Assistant’s Week (Oct. 6-12), we bring you the story of Brittany Holloway. She’s a […]
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Editor’s Note: We were sad to learn of Bill’s passing shortly after publication. Bill’s story, like so many others, is […]
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Everything looks different in 2020. And that includes what would normally be the Tempur-Pedic® Annual Rest Test promotion in stores […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Rare Cancer Day, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to talk about how rare pancreatic cancer […]
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Sunday, Sept. 27 saw the return of Hexion as presenting sponsor for PurpleStride Columbus. Ohio-based Hexion has felt the impact […]
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I am a 61-year-old wife, mother of three daughters and grandmother of two (soon to be three) beautiful grandchildren. They […]
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Apple season is here, and if you haven’t yet planned your trip to the orchard (or at least grabbed a […]
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Editor’s Note: Last week, we introduced you to Harriet and Gerry Berner. They decided to join forces with their cousins […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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A Special Note to You on World Gratitude Day We are grateful for the difference you make every day – […]
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“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join […]
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What inspires a three-year pancreatic cancer survivor and his wife? Teaming up with their cousins to support the work of […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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I was diagnosed on June 30, 2016, with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. I had the Whipple surgery, 7.5 months of […]
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“Just a bunch of Iowa-nice folks who don’t know when to stop being nice.” That’s how Strategic America, an integrated […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Grandparents Day! Read on for the story of how two sisters honor their late grandfather. No matter […]
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Considering a fall cleaning (spring cleaning’s cousin) project as summer winds down? For months now, getting our hands on effective […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Frank Land passed away in November 2020. We hope his story will continue to provide hope and […]
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It is more important than ever for people to get flu vaccines this fall. This includes pancreatic cancer patients – […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like to introduce you to each grantee to […]
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Kim Hagar and husband David had just purchased a camper and were making plans to retire. A pancreatic cancer diagnosis […]
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Let’s face it, at this point in the pandemic, most of us are getting tired of the same old recipes. […]
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Photo credit: Paul Andrews By Izze Bloom Ever since we met in the eighth grade, Andrew Fletcher Edgerton has always […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Annual Scientific Summit may have looked different this year, but some things stayed the […]
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Rock ‘n’ roll has lost an icon, and the pancreatic cancer community lost a friend and passionate supporter. Frankie Banali, […]
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Applications are now being accepted for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Career Development Awards. PanCAN has awarded Career Development Awards […]
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In honor of Eat a Peach Day (Aug. 22), today’s Friday Fix takes a peek at stone fruits – delicious […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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Editor’s note: In March, we published an article about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and how it impacts pancreatic cancer patients. As […]
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Editor’s note: As the world copes with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, pancreatic cancer patients, survivors and loved ones have additional challenges […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of International Youth Day, we pay tribute to all the young people who are passionate about […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is uprooting much of our daily lives. For pancreatic cancer patients and their loved ones, […]
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In its latest guidelines for the treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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Strategic Leadership Will Support Innovation and Accelerate Progress for Pancreatic Cancer Patients MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2020) – The […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Hilarie Koplow-McAdams as the new chair of its board of directors, Karen Young, […]
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Travel may seem burdensome for those with pancreatic cancer at any time. This summer, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is […]
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Today, thanks to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) tireless advocates, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Department of Defense […]
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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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It’s National Avocado Day! Have you had one lately? Perhaps you should. While you can grab an avocado most any […]
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Editor’s note: “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek and former Sen. Harry Reid have publicly mentioned being treated with an experimental immunotherapy […]
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Editor’s Note: In celebration of International Friendship Day, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network highlights an enduring connection. Matt Bencke lost […]
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Editor’s note: As the world copes with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, pancreatic cancer patients, survivors and loved ones have […]
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Editor’s note: You may have seen the recent “U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospitals” rankings. Because pancreatic cancer […]
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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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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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Alex Trebek’s new memoir, “The Answer Is…Reflections on My Life,” is available today, one day ahead of his 80th birthday. […]
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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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Rudolf (Rudi) Robert Schulte always told people how fortunate he was to live most of his life in America. His […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) joins the world in mourning the death of civil rights icon John Lewis to […]
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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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“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek released a video today to update fans on what – and how – he’s been doing […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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Bob and Eileen Williams of Brunswick, Ohio, met when a friend set them up on a blind date. That one […]
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The John Lewis Freedom Runners of Atlanta recently donated $5,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). They run in […]
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Editor’s note: We recently announced the recipients of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) 2020 research grants. Now we’d like […]
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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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“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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Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, we are pleased to announce that the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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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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A drug that received unprecedented approval in the U.S. three years ago is now available for even more patients. In […]
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“Advocating for pancreatic cancer patients makes my soul happy.” This sentiment was one of hundreds of testimonials shared during the […]
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is causing challenges for pancreatic cancer patients – from delayed appointments and procedures to worries […]
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Editor’s note: Our series of stories continues, celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s Day. Joe […]
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For the 16th consecutive year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator – the highest […]
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The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded Yoshiyuki Majima, PhD, MPH, its prestigious Distinguished Public Service Award. Majima […]
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Fewer Than One Percent of All Rated Organizations Have Received the Distinction With This Consistency MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (June […]
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Editor’s note: This week, we’re featuring a series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of […]
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Editor’s note: Enjoy our series of stories this week celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s […]
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Editor’s note: Our weeklong series of inspiring advocacy stories continues today with one contributed by Kim Levesque – a devoted […]
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Andrew Morgan and Lola Shanahan are 14 and 11 years old, respectively. They do not know each other – Andrew […]
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Today, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, is the day we all call Congress – the day when we make our collective […]
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“45 years of friendship: After losing my oldest friend to pancreatic cancer, I decided to get involved to carry on […]
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Weight loss is a common problem for people with pancreatic cancer – it can be associated with treatment or with […]
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Editor’s note: National Cancer Survivors Day was June 7, 2020. All week long we’re featuring inspiring stories of survivors nationwide. […]
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Editor’s note: Earlier this year, we featured Steven Merlin’s amazing dedication as a Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer and […]
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Editor’s note: National Cancer Survivors Day was June 7, 2020. All week long we’re featuring inspiring stories of survivors nationwide. […]
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Editor’s note: Today is National Cancer Survivors Day and we celebrate all pancreatic cancer survivors, whether they were diagnosed today […]
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In attempts to reduce the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Americans have been asked to stay at home […]
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You are your own best advocate. If you’ve been diagnosed with a disease like pancreatic cancer, it’s important to get […]
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Dear PanCAN Community: We stand together with the Black community, now and always.  It is hard to find the right […]
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The theme for the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Annual Meeting was “Unite & Conquer: Accelerating Progress Together.” […]
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“That’s why we hike, bake, bike, swim…” says a new national digital advertising campaign debuting this week on Facebook and […]
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Editor’s note: In recognition of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, this week’s Friday Fix covers smoking and pancreatic […]
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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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Christos Fountzilas, MD, is proud to be a member of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Champions program. “PanCAN […]
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Vegan: those who don’t eat any animal products, including fish, dairy or eggs. Vegetarian: those who avoid meat but may […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) recommends clinical trials for pancreatic cancer patients. Right now, though, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) […]
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One year ago, Erin Willett was performing “Hope’s Alive” at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride New York City in […]
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Editor’s note: Today we continue a series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s […]
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Editor’s note: We continue our series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s Day. […]
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Editor’s note: May is National Cancer Research Month, which provides an opportunity to highlight the incredible scientific and clinical research […]
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Editor’s note: Today kicks off a series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s […]
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All the way across the country from one another, two pancreatic cancer researchers made similar discoveries in their labs. Rushika […]
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Today kicks off National Nurses Week, and we’re proud to bring you the story of a nurse who has more […]
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Join us today for #GivingTuesdayNow, a national online giving day created to encourage gratitude and generosity in nonprofit communities. The […]
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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear PurpleStride T-shirts, some don business attire, others choose yoga pants. It doesn’t matter […]
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Editor’s note: This week, we are telling stories about strong connections developed through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Survivor […]
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Editor’s note: This week, we are telling stories about strong connections developed through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Survivor […]
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Because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many Americans and people around the world have been instructed to practice social […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: This week’s Friday Fix focuses on anemia, a condition when your red blood cell count is too low. […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers who move mountains for our mission in their communities are one-of-a-kind. They’re on […]
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You’ve probably seen one in your very own neighborhood. Little Free Libraries, driven by community and a love of reading, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) research grantee Kenneth Olive, PhD, is dedicated to keeping his lab as connected as possible […]
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Editor’s Note: Today is National Sisters Day. We are sharing this previously published story to celebrate all sisters and the […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date information and guidelines about coronavirus disease and pay attention […]
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Editor’s note: Nurses play a vital role for pancreatic cancer patients. In honor of National Nurses Week 2020 (May 6-12), […]
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When Debbie Liang called the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Central recently, she was quite anxious. Liang’s husband, Jack, […]
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Editor’s note: Because of the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re focusing this week’s Friday Fix on foods and behaviors […]
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Editor’s note: As the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) transitions its in-person PurpleStride walks/runs through June into “Virtual PurpleStride” events […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date information and guidelines about coronavirus […]
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“Doctors are true heroes!” – Luisa, whose grandmother fought pancreatic cancer National Doctors’ Day, March 30, is a time to […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for updated information and guidelines about coronavirus disease (COVID-19), […]
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has people across the country scrambling to the grocery store and stocking up on more food than […]
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Did you hear? Virtual is the new purple! As the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) transitions its March thru June […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Adrian Sorrell passed away in June 2020. We are grateful he allowed his story to be shared.  […]
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Editor’s note: For information about how coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affects pancreatic cancer patients, please see our blogs covering frequently asked questions […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for updated information and guidelines about coronavirus disease (COVID-19), […]
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Editor’s note: In light of COVID-19, today’s Friday Fix is about how to shop smart and eat well while supermarkets […]
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Editor’s note: For information about how coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affects pancreatic cancer patients, please see our blog covering frequently asked […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up to date information and guidelines […]
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Editor’s note: The original message from our president and CEO Julie Fleshman, first published in March 2020, has been updated. […]
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Editor’s note: In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we’re featuring a special series for our Friday Fix called, “Ask a […]
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About one in four pancreatic cancer patients have changes in their tumor that suggest certain treatments may work particularly well […]
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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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A recent paper published in the prestigious journal Lancet Oncology showed that the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Know Your […]
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Sheila Sky Kasselman doesn’t let challenges due to pancreatic cancer get her down.

Editor’s note: On International Women’s Day, we highlight a few of the many talented women who are heading up critical […]
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Editor’s note: Especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Patient Central is available to provide free, in-depth and personalized resources and information […]
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It has been one year since Alex Trebek announced his stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Colleen and Emily LaSalle have been involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) for nearly 10 years. For Emily, […]
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Alex Trebek shared a via video today to mark one year since he told the world he was fighting pancreatic […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Perthera Study in Lancet Oncology Underscores the Urgent Need for Every Pancreatic Cancer Patient to […]
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Editor’s Note: In honor of Caregiver Appreciation Day, we asked PanCAN’s Survivor & Caregiver Network member Sue Alderson, who has […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Know Your Tumor® precision medicine service can help pancreatic cancer patients live longer. Know […]
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Editor’s note: This Rare Disease Day, we want to share more about a rare form of pancreatic cancer – pancreatic […]
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Stage IV pancreatic cancer survivor Ken Harding was no longer having great results after nine months on standard chemotherapy.  But […]
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Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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Valentine’s Day and chocolate have been coupled for so long (easily more than a century) that you can hardly imagine […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of love, inspiration and special connections made […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of love, inspiration and special connections made […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of inspiration and special connections made through […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of love, inspiration and special connections made […]
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released its “Clinical Cancer Advances 2020” report earlier this week – aptly timed […]
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“I am strong and I will survive.” – Dawnie Campbell, one-year pancreatic cancer survivor World Cancer Day on Tuesday, Feb. […]
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Black History Month recognizes and pays tribute to the role African Americans played in shaping U.S. history. While they are […]
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The Super Bowl and savory snacks … an essential duo not unlike the quarterback and wide receiver. Whether you’re hosting […]
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“Accelerating Personalized Care” was the theme for the 2020 Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium, which took place Jan. 23-25 in San […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Gina passed away in January 2021. We are so grateful she shared her story to inspire and […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we are featuring a “Shedding Light on […]
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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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Editor’s note: During January, Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month, we are featuring a “Shedding Light on Clinical Trials” series […]
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the treatment Lynparza® (olaparib) for use in a group of pancreatic cancer […]
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Editor’s note: Want to be inspired? Keep reading for a new update on Earl Groce, a stage IV pancreatic cancer […]
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Editor’s note: January is Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will feature a “Shedding Light on […]
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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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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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