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Beneficial Meals to Help Start Your Day
Jun 22, 2018
Breakfast is often labeled the most important meal, and for good reason. A meal to begin your day can improve […]
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4 Ways to Become an Advocate for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Jun 21, 2018
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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Your Treatment Plan: What You Need to Know
Jun 20, 2018
Upon diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients should work closely with their healthcare team in making treatment decisions. Among the points to […]
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PanCAN’s Chief Science Officer Weighs in on Major Research Study
Jun 20, 2018
An interview with Lynn Matrisian, PhD, MBA, chief science officer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), appeared in STAT […]
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It Starts with Someone: Frank De Seno
Jun 19, 2018
Never underestimate the passion of a man who’s fed up. He’ll go to great lengths to fight back, tell the […]
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Advocacy Day Top Media Highlights, Pictures
Jun 19, 2018
Over the past 48 hours, hundreds of pancreatic cancer advocates, including 130 survivors, took Washington, D.C., by storm to make […]
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Novel study urges genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients, creating a new standard of care
Jun 19, 2018
With the Identification of Six Genetic Mutations, Authors Urge Genetic Testing for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients – Not Only Those […]
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New Study Encourages Genetic Testing for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients, Regardless of Family History
Jun 19, 2018
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can lead to a lot of questions, including how to choose a healthcare team, deciding on […]
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It’s Time for National Call Congress Day
Jun 18, 2018
Today, June 19, around 600 members of the pancreatic cancer community are participating in Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill by […]
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New-Onset Diabetes Is an Early Indicator of Pancreatic Cancer – A New Study Confirms
Jun 18, 2018
In a study published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI), researchers found that new-onset diabetes in […]
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Prestigious Scientific Panel Discusses Key Topics at Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day
Jun 18, 2018
Today at National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, a prestigious panel of scientific and clinical leaders discussed key topics surrounding the […]
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‘We’ve Come a Long Way, and It’s Because of You’
Jun 18, 2018
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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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Army of Advocates Fight to Change Future of the Disease on Capitol Hill
Jun 18, 2018
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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Former “American Ninja Warrior’s” Best Role – Fatherhood
Jun 17, 2018
“Our kids are the most important parts of our life, and our role as fathers is our most important role, […]
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National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day Coverage Starts June 18
Jun 15, 2018
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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Institution’s Molecular Profiling Results Affect Clinical Decisions
Jun 14, 2018
Every pancreatic tumor is different. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) strongly recommends molecular profiling of your tumor to help […]
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7 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms and Signs You Should Know
Jun 14, 2018
Pancreatic cancer is sometimes called a “silent” disease because symptoms are rarely noticeable in its early stages. If symptoms are […]
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It Starts with Someone: The Russo Daughters
Jun 13, 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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Pancreatic Cancer Action Week: Are you ready to Demand Better?
Jun 12, 2018
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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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Myths Uncovered
Jun 11, 2018
It is important to know all your treatment options at every stage of your pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Here are five […]
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Friday Fix: Benefits of Vegetable Gardening for Cancer Patients
Jun 8, 2018
Did you know that vegetable gardening can offer several benefits to cancer patients? Here’s why. According to a recent study […]
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“We’re Going to Crush This” Says Milwaukee Brewers Employee
Jun 7, 2018
Navy blue, metallic gold and white are the colors that usually come to mind when baseball fans think of the […]
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Purplestride, The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer, Returns to Chicago on June 24
Jun 6, 2018
PurpleStride Supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Urgent Mission to Save Lives, Double Survival by 2020 CHICAGO, Ill. (June 6, […]
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It Starts with Someone: Annette Fetty-Santilli
Jun 6, 2018
There are some things Annette Fetty-Santilli, community advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) West Virginia Affiliate, does every […]
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What to Know About Groundbreaking New FOLFIRINOX Clinical Trial Results
Jun 5, 2018
Editor’s note: You may have heard breakthrough news that came out of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual […]
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Breakthrough: Studies Show Benefit of Treatments Before and After Surgery
Jun 4, 2018
On day four of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, results of two critically important phase III […]
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10 Inspired Quotes in Honor of National Cancer Survivors Day
Jun 3, 2018
Today is National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to recognize survivors worldwide and their caregivers who have supported them throughout […]
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6 Things to Know about Cancer Blood Tests, or Liquid Biopsies, for Early Detection
Jun 1, 2018
Editor’s note: There is news coming out of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place June […]
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Friday Fix: 4 Steps to Prepare Fruits and Vegetables
Jun 1, 2018
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month and many cancer patients will choose to start summer off right by […]
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Survivor Story: Kristin Sine
May 31, 2018
I was 43 years old and healthy, or so I thought. In January 2009, I started having pain in my […]
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Survivor Story: Russell Tallo Sr.
May 31, 2018
On December 14, 2015, I was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. My chemotherapy beats me up. I was supposed […]
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Survivor Story: Michelle Allison
May 31, 2018
I was a 51-year-old first grade teacher when I saw my doctor over holiday break to see why I wasn’t […]
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Survivor Story: Michael Freeman
May 31, 2018
I was diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma in early 2015. I was given a few months to live. The news devastated […]
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Caregiver Story: Norma Happle
May 31, 2018
Pancreatic cancer has completely changed our lives in exponential ways. Having your husband of 30 years and father of four […]
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Caregiver Story: Kathleen Duchateau
May 31, 2018
On August 4, 2016, my amazing husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer at the VERY young age of […]
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Exercise Tips for People with Pancreatic Cancer
May 31, 2018
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and may help pancreatic cancer patients gain physical strength to help […]
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It Starts with Someone: Camille Moses
May 30, 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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Things to Know about Muscle-Wasting Syndrome, Cachexia
May 28, 2018
Many pancreatic cancer patients experience weight loss, which can be caused or made worse by treatment as well as the […]
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Sally Ride featured on USPS Forever Stamp
May 26, 2018
Sally Ride, an American physicist and astronaut, known for becoming the first woman in space in 1983, is now featured […]
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Clinical Guidelines for Metastatic Disease Updated
May 24, 2018
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has updated their treatment guidelines for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, or disease […]
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It Starts with Someone: Amy Osteryoung
May 23, 2018
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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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Addresses New Cancer Report
May 22, 2018
As Overall Cancer Incidence Rates Decline, Incidence and Death Rates Continue to Climb in Pancreatic Cancer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – […]
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Annual Cancer Report Highlights Urgency for Progress
May 22, 2018
Today, the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer was released. The report is prepared by the […]
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Researchers Set Sights on New Early Detection Blood Test
May 22, 2018
A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), recently published a study evaluating a new strategy […]
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Lacrosse Match Gains Big Win for the Cause
May 21, 2018
In sports, there are winners and there are losers. Emmaus High School lacrosse players Sabino Basso and Tori Brinkman in Center Valley, Pa., […]
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Friday Fix: All about Cravings
May 18, 2018
We’ve all had a craving for a sweet piece of chocolate from time to time, but what is behind those […]
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Ask Patient Central: How to Be Your Own Advocate
May 17, 2018
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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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Welcomes Three New Members to Its Coveted Board of Directors
May 17, 2018
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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PanCAN Welcomes Three New Board Members
May 17, 2018
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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Is There a Screening Strategy for Pancreatic Cancer?
May 16, 2018
Editor’s note: You may have heard earlier this week on our website and from other media sources that former Senate […]
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It Starts with Someone: Anne Shimabukuro
May 16, 2018
Editor’s note: Ahead of PurpleStride Washington DC’s eighth anniversary on June 9, we are sharing an interview with one of […]
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Purplestride, The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer, Returns to Nation’s Capital on June 9
May 15, 2018
“The Voice” Semifinalist Erin Willett Headlines with New Song “Hope’s Alive” DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (May 15, 2018) – More than 3,000 […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Members Demand Better for Patients
May 15, 2018
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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Tips for Coping with Nausea and Vomiting
May 15, 2018
You may have spoken with friends or family members on chemotherapy, or seen TV or movie depictions of someone undergoing […]
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Former Senator Harry Reid Undergoes Surgery to Remove Pancreatic Cancer
May 14, 2018
A statement released earlier today confirmed that former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) underwent surgery to remove a tumor […]
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PanCAN Joins Forces with Harvard to Improve Patient Outcomes
May 14, 2018
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is joining the Harvard Business School Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator in the urgent mission to engage […]
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Friday Fix: What Produce Is in Season?
May 11, 2018
Heading to the grocery store this week? Don’t let spring slip by without getting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) […]
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A Grantee’s Long Road ‘Home’ to Research
May 10, 2018
If you had asked Jason Doles, PhD, five years ago where he anticipated he’d be today, he would not have […]
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Tips for Managing Neuropathy, a Common Treatment Side Effect
May 10, 2018
Editor’s note: May 6-12 is Neuropathy Awareness Week. Peripheral neuropathy is a common issue pancreatic cancer patients face. Here, we […]
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It Starts With Someone: Monica-Amit Mishra
May 9, 2018
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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The Critical Role Nurses Play in the Care of Pancreatic Cancer Patients
May 8, 2018
Editor’s note: National Nurses Week is May 6-12. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) thanks and celebrates the nurses who […]
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PurpleStride Los Angeles Raises Over $440K
May 8, 2018
Raising more than $440,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) was a walk in the park for PurpleStride fundraisers who turned out at […]
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Global Pancreatic Cancer Leaders Arrive in Florida for Annual Conference
May 8, 2018
For the third year in a row, pancreatic cancer patient advocacy groups from around the globe are coming together for […]
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Dedicated PanCAN Survivor Council Member Passes Away but His Legacy Will Live On
May 4, 2018
Larry Clark, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer, dedicated advocate, founding member of the PanCAN Survivor Council, and retired Rancho Palos Verdes, […]
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Julie Fleshman and Erin Willett Promote PurpleStride at CBS Los Angeles
May 4, 2018
Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, the president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), and Erin Willett, the voice of “Hope’s Alive,” […]
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Friday Fix: A Healthy Take on Spring and Summer Party Snacks
May 4, 2018
For pancreatic cancer patients who feel up to hosting or attending gatherings with family and friends this spring and summer, […]
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8 Tips to Make the Most of PurpleStride LA
May 2, 2018
1. Shop till You Drop Let people know you are a part of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) purple […]
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New Treatment Guidelines to Improve Patient Options
May 2, 2018
Editor’s note: Below we describe recent updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) guidelines for the treatment and management […]
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College Student and Professor Use Class Project to Combat Pancreatic Cancer
May 1, 2018
What started off as a public speaking project inside an American University classroom became an opportunity to raise critically needed awareness and funding […]
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Volunteers Sit Down with KCAL-TV to Talk PurpleStride Los Angeles
Apr 30, 2018
Roberta Luna considers herself a courageous woman. After all, she’s a pancreatic cancer survivor who regularly skydives to bring awareness to the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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After Diagnosis: Finding Your “New Normal”
Apr 30, 2018
Yes, life changes after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. But experts agree that living each day as normally as you can, […]
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After the Loss of Their Mothers, One Family Mourned by “Doing”
Apr 28, 2018
After the loss of their mom, Mother’s Day went from being an anticipated yearly celebration to one that sisters Jackie […]
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Charles Neville Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 79
Apr 27, 2018
Charles Neville, a Big Easy-born musician who played saxophone for the likes of B.B. King and later became a Grammy-winning […]
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Friday Fix: Ways to Make Home-Cooked Recipes Healthier
Apr 27, 2018
After diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients are often advised by their doctor or dietitian to modify their diet to include more […]
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Celebrate National DNA Day with Five Key Facts
Apr 25, 2018
Did you know that DNA gets its own day? It’s today! National DNA Day has been celebrated for the past […]
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Ralph Cheney: 13-Year Survivor Urges Others to Know Their Options, Connect with Others and Have Hope
Apr 24, 2018
Even after Ralph Cheney’s two bouts of pancreatitis (inflammation) in 2004, local doctors wanted to wait and re-scan in six […]
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Kansas City Company Creates First-in-the-Nation PurpleStride Flagship Team
Apr 23, 2018
This May, Lindsey McDonald will slip on a purple T-shirt, lace up a pair of tennis shoes and hit the […]
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What is Pancreatitis?
Apr 20, 2018
Editor’s note: Multiple news outlets have reported that that well-known DJ Avicii, who died April 20, suffered from acute pancreatitis, […]
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Friday Fix: Reducing Stress around Nutrition, Meal Prep
Apr 20, 2018
Pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers can face stress when it comes to the nutritional needs of the patient. Treatment can […]
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More than 20,000 Cancer Researchers Converge at International Meeting
Apr 19, 2018
The theme for this year’s American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, which took place earlier this week in […]
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La Participación de Pacientes Latinos y Afroamericanos Es Crucial para Nuevas Opciones de Tratamiento
Apr 19, 2018
Editor’s note: April is National Minority Health Month. This blog, entitled “Diverse Patient Participation Crucial for New Treatment Options,” has […]
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Blood Pressure Medication and Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Apr 18, 2018
Announced at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Chicago, a new study suggests that a popular […]
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It Starts with Someone: Kristen Alvarez
Apr 18, 2018
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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U.S. News & World Report Features Chief Medical Officer
Apr 17, 2018
In a recent U.S. News & World Report article, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Chief Medical Officer Victoria Manax, MD, […]
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Young Advocates Changing the Future of Cancer in America
Apr 17, 2018
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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PurpleStride on Good Morning America
Apr 16, 2018
Prospect Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., turned purple on April 14 when more than 2,000 individuals came together to raise funds […]
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Erin Willett Releases New Song to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Apr 16, 2018
Singer, Reality TV Star to Donate 100 Percent of Song Proceeds in Memory of Her Father and Those Fighting Pancreatic […]
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Why I Give Back: 3 Volunteers Explain What Fuels Their Passion
Apr 16, 2018
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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Survivors Take a Leap of Faith to Celebrate Life
Apr 14, 2018
This past weekend, five Southern California pancreatic cancer survivors – Belinda Barnes, Susie Lemieux, Lupe Romero, Roberta Luna and Tom […]
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New York School Walks, Donates to End Pancreatic Cancer
Apr 13, 2018
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) was honored to participate in the Fighting for Hope: A Walk for Pancreatic Cancer […]
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PanCAN President and CEO Shares Highlights from Esteemed Precision Medicine Roundtable
Apr 13, 2018
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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Friday Fix: 7 Food Myths Busted
Apr 13, 2018
The quest to maintain the best quality of life includes eating a healthy diet. However, knowing what to eat and […]
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Erin Willett’s New Song Rallies for the Cause
Apr 13, 2018
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to announce that singer/songwriter and PanCAN Influencer of Hope, Erin Willett released a […]
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How to Talk to Loved Ones About a Diagnosis
Apr 12, 2018
Someone diagnosed with pancreatic cancer may experience strong feelings of fear and uncertainty. Often, a patient’s worries intensify when thinking […]
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Purplestride, The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer, Comes to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 5th
Apr 12, 2018
“The Voice” Semifinalist Erin Willett to Headline Opening Ceremonies MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (April 11, 2018) – More than 1,600 people will walk […]
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New Recommendations to Improve Clinical Trial Enrollment
Apr 11, 2018
Pancreatic cancer patients who participate in clinical research have better outcomes. Every treatment available today was approved through a clinical […]
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It Starts with Someone: Vittoria Larrick
Apr 11, 2018
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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New York Airwaves Go Purple for PurpleStride
Apr 11, 2018
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) staff, volunteer leaders and celebrities turned local airwaves purple over the weekend to raise awareness, […]
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Two Sisters, Two Families, One Mission
Apr 10, 2018
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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Friday Fix: Budget-Friendly Food Shopping Tips
Apr 6, 2018
For pancreatic cancer patients, an important way to maintain the best quality of life is to eat a healthy diet. […]
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Grantee Explains Inflammation Driving Cancer Growth
Apr 5, 2018
There are major efforts underway to harness the power of immunotherapy – training the patient’s own immune system to recognize […]
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Thousands in New York to Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer at PurpleStride
Apr 5, 2018
NEW YORK (Mar. 27, 2018) – Thousands will walk to end pancreatic cancer, the world’s toughest cancer, at PurpleStride New York City on April 14 at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, with Ron Claiborne, from ABC’s “Good Morning America and singer Erin Willett of “The Voice”.
It Starts with Someone: The Skelton Family
Apr 3, 2018
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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CEO Fleshman Applauds Myeloma Founder’s Efforts in Forbes
Apr 2, 2018
In a recent Forbes article, “She Was Given Three Years To Live. So She Transformed Cancer Research,” Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Volunteer Appreciation Month: You’re an Important Piece of our PanCAN Team
Apr 2, 2018
When it comes to putting together a jigsaw puzzle, the compilation of pieces forms the big picture. Each piece must […]
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Friday Fix: Six Nutrition Tips from Maria Petzel, Registered Dietitian
Mar 30, 2018
As National Nutrition Month comes to a close, we asked Maria Petzel for her top nutrition tips for pancreatic cancer […]
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National Doctors’ Day: Honoring Roles and Importance of Specialists
Mar 30, 2018
Editor’s note: Today is National Doctors’ Day, and we are celebrating the critical roles of various specialists in the diagnosis […]
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Congress Approves Largest Research Funding Increase Since 2003
Mar 29, 2018
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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National Doctors’ Day: Honoring Roles of Surgeons and Radiation Oncologists
Mar 29, 2018
Editor’s note: This is the second of three articles leading up to National Doctors’ Day on March 30. We are […]
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Lutathera®: A PNET Survivor Story
Mar 29, 2018
A type of treatment that doctors in Europe have administered for more than a decade is now available for use […]
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National Doctors’ Day: Honoring Roles of Gastroenterologists and Pathologists
Mar 28, 2018
Editor’s note: Leading up to National Doctors’ Day on March 30, we’re highlighting the critical roles of various medical disciplines […]
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It Starts with Someone: Brenda Young
Mar 27, 2018
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone – the reason we were compelled […]
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Survey: More Americans Are Aware of Pancreatic Cancer than Ever Before
Mar 27, 2018
The staff and volunteers at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) work towards a common goal – to improve patient […]
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Survey: More Americans Are Aware of Pancreatic Cancer Than Ever Before
Mar 27, 2018
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – More Americans know about pancreatic cancer now than in previous years, according to an omnibus survey commissioned by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Treating the Patient, Not Just the Cancer
Mar 26, 2018
In the field of healthcare, the term “comprehensive care” refers to the approach of treating the whole patient. Healthcare teams […]
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The First Mother’s Day Without Mom
Mar 26, 2018
After Mykel Crerie lost his mom to pancreatic cancer in 2017, he needed an outlet to channel his grief. So, […]
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Grantee Discusses Immunotherapy in Smithsonian Magazine
Mar 23, 2018
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) grantee Dung Le, MD, provided commentary in the April 2018 issue of Smithsonian Magazine. The […]
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Friday Fix: Healthy, Easy-to-Make Meals for Patients
Mar 23, 2018
For pancreatic cancer patients, dietitians recommended 6-8 snacks or small meals throughout the day at scheduled times – even if […]
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Grantee’s Study Suggests Bacteria Can Influence Tumor Growth and Immune Response
Mar 22, 2018
Scientists have known for quite some time that pancreatic tumors are surrounded by an especially dense and complex “stroma,” a […]
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Scientific American Explores Pancreatic Cancer Rise
Mar 22, 2018
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) scientific project manager, Lola Rahib, PhD, recently contributed to the Scientific American article titled, “Why Pancreatic Cancer Is on […]
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5 Fast Facts about PanCAN’s New Chief Data Officer
Mar 22, 2018
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has hired its first Chief Data Officer, Sudheer Doss, PhD. Sudheer is responsible for all data across the […]
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It Starts with Someone: Drs. Howard Crawford and Lynn Matrisian
Mar 21, 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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President of the Time Warner Foundation Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Mar 20, 2018
Lisa Garcia Quiroz, president of the Time Warner Foundation and senior vice president and the first chief diversity officer of […]
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Survivor Advocates for a Second Opinion
Mar 19, 2018
In June 2014, David Wingo went to his doctor about abdominal pain. While investigating the pain, his doctor noticed a […]
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Survivor Story: Claudia McCormick
Mar 19, 2018
I’m a survivor of this dreaded disease as of November 2, 2017, after having my second Whipple procedure. The first […]
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Caregiver Story: Pamela Dickerson
Mar 19, 2018
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in October 2016. He has been through several treatments and has […]
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Pancake Breakfasts Fund the Fight for 12 Years
Mar 19, 2018
After 12 years of successfully organizing “Pancakes for Pancreatic Cancer” breakfasts to raise funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, […]
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How Can Genetic Counselors Help Assess and Manage Risk?
Mar 16, 2018
If you have two or more first-degree relatives who have had pancreatic cancer, a first-degree relative who developed pancreatic cancer […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Highlighted in Men’s Health Magazine
Mar 15, 2018
Seven symptoms of pancreatic cancer were featured in Men’s Health, a popular national men’s magazine, this week along with the […]
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Friday Fix: Foods Pancreatic Cancer Patients Should Avoid
Mar 15, 2018
The nutrition goal for people with pancreatic cancer should be to consume an adequate amount of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins […]
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When Characterizing Cysts, You Should Look at the Entire Pancreas, Experts Say
Mar 15, 2018
When a cyst is detected in someone’s pancreas, the first priority is characterizing the type of cyst – and determining […]
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For Caregivers: 4 Tips to Get Better Sleep
Mar 14, 2018
The basic principles of self-care include eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting sound sleep. But for many Americans, […]
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PurpleStride® Named Top National Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser
Mar 14, 2018
PurpleStride®, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, earned a spot on the Peer-to-Peer Forum’s “Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Thirty” list, placing at […]
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Maintaining Hope, One Page at a Time
Mar 12, 2018
For newly diagnosed patients and those who have been living with pancreatic cancer, waves of fear, sadness and anger can […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Appoints Chief Data Officer
Mar 12, 2018
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – PanCAN, a worldwide leader in pancreatic cancer, is pleased to announce today that it has hired its first chief data officer, Sudheer Doss, PhD. Doss will report to Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, the president and CEO of PanCAN.
6 Reasons Why Clinical Trials Are Safe
Mar 12, 2018
Editor’s note: In honor of personalized search. To take that personalization a step further, pancreatic cancer patients can undergo molecular […]
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Board Vice Chair on Her Inspiration, Aspirations
Mar 12, 2018
Editor’s note: We recently sat down with Hilarie Koplow-McAdams, vice chair of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Board of […]
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NPR Focuses on One of the Biggest Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer: KRAS
Mar 9, 2018
About 95 percent of pancreatic cancer cases – and around 30 percent of all human cancers – have a mutation […]
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Friday Fix: Are Coffee and Tea Good for Pancreatic Cancer Patients?
Mar 9, 2018
For many, there’s nothing better than a nice, steaming hot cup of joe to start the day, but do coffee […]
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Precision Medicine Highlighted in the News
Mar 8, 2018
“All Cancer Patients Should Have Access To Genomic Testing” is the title of a compelling article featured in Forbes earlier […]
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A Survivor and Her Pup Pay It Forward
Mar 8, 2018
Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are over the age of 60, and more men are diagnosed than women. But, as […]
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It Starts with Someone: Cally Adams
Mar 7, 2018
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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6 Things to Know About Pancreatic Enzymes
Mar 5, 2018
Pancreatic cancer and/or surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor can lead to changes in a patient’s digestive tract that can […]
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Former Starbucks President & CEO Orin C. Smith Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Mar 4, 2018
Starbucks Coffee Company former President and CEO Orin C. Smith passed away from pancreatic cancer on March 1. He was […]
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Friday Fix: The Importance of Nutrition for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Mar 2, 2018
March is National Nutrition Month®, and proper nutrition is key to maintaining good quality of life for pancreatic cancer patients. […]
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Top Cancer Organizations Team Up for Better Treatment Outcomes
Mar 1, 2018
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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Mar 1, 2018
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) strives to be the most helpful resource possible for those facing pancreatic cancer and […]
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From Competitive Swimmer to Cancer Survivor
Feb 28, 2018
For Ed Duncan, the four miles it took to set the sub-50-minute record for the fastest Golden Gate Swim in […]
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How Tragedy Fuels a Researcher’s Fight to Find a Cure
Feb 27, 2018
Not all heroes wear capes; some of them wear lab coats. And if Jennifer Wargo, MD, MMSc, were to gain superhero […]
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Ways to Support Someone with Pancreatic Cancer
Feb 26, 2018
When someone you know has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may feel helpless or unsure of how to best […]
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Friday Fix: Southern Eats That Are Good for the Soul and the Body
Feb 23, 2018
Southern favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese, barbecue ribs and cornbread may be good for the soul, but eating these too often might […]
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Survivor Story: James Pelton
Feb 22, 2018
In May of 2012, I started experiencing mild stomach upset that I attributed to a juicing regimen I recently started. […]
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Precision Promise Spotlighted at International Conference
Feb 22, 2018
The 2nd International Congress on Clinical Trials in Oncology and Hemato-Oncology (ICTO2018) took place earlier this week in Berlin. The […]
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Kites Fly High to Fight Cancer
Feb 22, 2018
Two men inspired an international community to come together and make a difference in a very unique way. Kevin Bayless […]
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9 Tips for Caregivers from Caregivers
Feb 21, 2018
Providing the best care for your loved one with pancreatic cancer starts with caring for yourself, and who better to provide […]
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NFL Prospects Raising Funds for PanCAN
Feb 20, 2018
In preparation for the NFL draft, two prospects will raise money to support the efforts of the Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Innovation in Action: Precision Promise Update
Feb 19, 2018
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is excited to launch Precision PromiseSM in the second half of 2018. Precision Promise […]
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Friday Fix: Dietary Plans for Whipple Recipients
Feb 16, 2018
A priority for many pancreatic cancer patients is to have good quality of life while fighting the disease. In today’s […]
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Study Shows Quality of Life Impacts Survival
Feb 15, 2018
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis – and the side effects sometimes caused by treatments – can take an enormous toll on […]
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Love at First Lab Meeting
Feb 14, 2018
Both Wantong Yao, MD, PhD, and Haoqiang Ying, MD, PhD, underwent medical training in China. They both became deeply interested […]
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Supporting Caregivers as They Care for Others
Feb 13, 2018
The role of a caregiver supporting a pancreatic cancer patient can be as fulfilling as it can be challenging. Dealing […]
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Grantee Named NYU’s New Director of GI Cancer Research
Feb 9, 2018
Paul E. Oberstein, MD, joins NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center on March 1 as director of gastrointestinal […]
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Friday Fix: Heart-Healthy Recipes
Feb 9, 2018
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and matters of the heart will be front and center. What better time […]
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Choir of Survivors Sings Chorus to Erin Willett’s Latest Song
Feb 8, 2018
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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Running Around the World in 7 Days
Feb 7, 2018
Seven continents in just seven days – it’s a massive undertaking for even the most seasoned of travelers. But, for […]
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PanCAN Turns 19: Use Facebook to Donate on Your Birthday
Feb 6, 2018
This February, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) turns 19 years old. For nearly two decades, PanCAN has been dedicated to working […]
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85-Year-Old Survivor Keeps Super Bowl Tradition Alive
Feb 5, 2018
Four-year pancreatic cancer survivor David Harper kept a 40-year tradition alive this past weekend by jogging in the Redondo Beach […]
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Raising Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer on World Cancer Day
Feb 4, 2018
Today is World Cancer Day. Every Feb. 4, the cancer community unites the world’s population in an effort to raise […]
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Remembering NFL Stars Affected by Pancreatic Cancer
Feb 3, 2018
Super Bowl 52 is almost upon us and football is on many of our minds. It’s worth reminding all of […]
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Friday Fix: Let’s Talk Fiber
Feb 2, 2018
In a day and age where most diet fads focus on protein intake or revolve around carbohydrate consumption, this is […]
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Black History Month: Remembering Trailblazers Who Passed of Pancreatic Cancer
Feb 1, 2018
Top Row L-R: Saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman, Olympic gold medalist Willye White, pianist Count Basie, author Lorraine Hansberry, singer Sharon […]
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Whether $25 or $25,000, Here Are 25 Ways to Fundraise
Feb 1, 2018
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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5 Key Facts about PNETs
Jan 31, 2018
Last week, a new drug, Lutathera®, was approved by the FDA for the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). But […]
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The First 365: Getting through the Initial Year of Grief
Jan 31, 2018
Kelli Upshur has had two years of firsts. There’s, of course, the initial year of firsts: her first birthday party, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro with His Physician
Jan 29, 2018
Ken Brown, a 68-year-old attorney from Highland Park, Illinois, had to permanently put his dreams of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro on […]
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Friday Fix: The Alkaline Diet
Jan 26, 2018
With so many different diets out there, it’s hard to determine which diet can work best for you, especially if […]
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FDA Approves Lutathera® for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
Jan 26, 2018
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is excited to share that the FDA just approved Lutathera®, a medication effective for somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), including pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs).
Lutathera® Drug Approved for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Jan 26, 2018
Today, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lutathera® (lutetium-177 (177Lu)-Dotatate) for the treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), […]
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The Flu and You: 4 Ways to Stay Healthy as Flu Season Peaks
Jan 24, 2018
Flu season officially takes place between October and May, though the peak of cases usually happens in January and February. […]
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Clinical Trial Participant Encourages Patients to Actively Seek Clinical Trials
Jan 23, 2018
In September 2015, Earl Groce returned home to North Carolina after driving 5,500 miles cross-country for his first trip to […]
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How Cancer Changed One Senator’s Perspective
Jan 22, 2018
There is no manual for grief. That’s a lesson Senator Josh McKoon learned after doctors diagnosed his mom, Sharon, with pancreatic […]
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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean to Our Community?
Jan 19, 2018
How does a government shutdown affect the pancreatic cancer community? The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) investigates. During a shutdown, […]
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6 Things to Know about the CancerSEEK Test and Early Detection
Jan 19, 2018
Editor’s note: You may have seen stories in the news and here on our website about a new blood test […]
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PanCAN’s Precision Medicine Results Featured at Major Meeting
Jan 19, 2018
The 2018 Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium is taking place in San Francisco, Jan. 18 to 20. The meeting brings together […]
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Can a Blood Test Lead to Early Detection?
Jan 19, 2018
Yesterday, a collaborative team of scientists, primarily from Johns Hopkins University, published a paper in the well regarded journal Science, […]
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Friday Fix: Paleo-diet, Healthy or Harmful?
Jan 18, 2018
With a motive of good health, many patients take to particular diets to help with their illness. However, not all […]
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Diverse Patient Participation Crucial for New Treatment Options
Jan 18, 2018
One of the most important topics of conversation around clinical trials is patient participation. When looking at the national enrollment […]
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Grantee’s Work Explains Stress in Disease Progression
Jan 17, 2018
Two-time Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) research grant recipient, Timothy Wang, MD, set out to answer an unusual question: How […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces $25 Million Gift
Jan 16, 2018
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – PanCAN has received an unprecedented $25 million gift – the largest donation in the history of the organization. The transformational gift was made to honor the memory of Skip Viragh, one of the country’s most influential mutual fund investment experts.
Largest Gift in PanCAN History Is a Powerful Testament to Donor’s Commitment to Innovation, Impact
Jan 16, 2018
Entrepreneur Skip Viragh was a collaborator. An innovator. A proactive problem-solver. A masterful leader. And he deeply valued these qualities […]
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Friday Fix: Low-Fat Diets May Lower Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Jan 12, 2018
A recent study found that older women who are overweight or obese, were able to lower their risk of getting […]
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CEO Julie Fleshman Talks Clinical Trials on HuffPost
Jan 12, 2018
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) president and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, contributed an article titled, “Know All of Your […]
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Clinical Trials Awareness Month 2018
Jan 11, 2018
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Urges All Pancreatic Cancer Patients to Consider Clinical Trial Enrollment Pancreatic Cancer Patients Who Participate […]
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9-Year Survivor Says Clinical Trials Saved His Life
Jan 10, 2018
Richard Blish, a nine-year pancreatic cancer survivor, was diagnosed in 2009 with a marginally resectable tumor and less than a […]
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Prominent Neuroscientist Ben Barres Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Jan 9, 2018
Ben Barres, MD, PhD, an influential and groundbreaking neuroscientist, passed away on Dec. 27, 2017, at the age of 63 […]
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The Critical Role of Patients in Clinical Trials
Jan 5, 2018
This year during National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month, we Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival. Matt Wilson, a […]
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Friday Fix: Do Vegetarian Diets Reduce Cancer Risk?
Jan 5, 2018
We know a daily dose of vegetables is good for your health, but what about a full vegetarian diet? And, […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Remains Deadliest Major Cancer
Jan 4, 2018
Pancreatic Cancer Remains the Deadliest Major Cancer in the United States Urgent Funding and Awareness Needed to Improve Outcomes for […]
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New Report Highlights Pancreatic Cancer Prevalence
Jan 4, 2018
Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released its 2018 Cancer Facts & Figures, an annual report that analyzes cancer statistics […]
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Resolutions and Risk Factors: A Healthier You in 2018
Jan 4, 2018
When it comes to pancreatic cancer, the scientific community doesn’t completely understand what causes it. Still, researchers have identified some […]
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Son Honors Mother with Free Car Service for Cancer Patients
Jan 3, 2018
Zach Bolster‘s altruistic car service ChemoCars was featured in PEOPLE this month. When Bolster’s mother, Gloria, was diagnosed with stage […]
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Help Raise Awareness for Clinical Trials
Jan 2, 2018
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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Staying Hopeful, Positive: A Resolution for the New Year
Dec 31, 2017
On the eve of a new year, hope and optimism, which for many is what this time is about, can […]
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2017 Year in Review: Best of Social Media
Dec 30, 2017
Editor’s note: This concludes our “Year in Review” series recapping the top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news and volunteer […]
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2017 Year in Review: Advocacy in Action
Dec 29, 2017
In 2017, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) advocates raised their voice and moved the needle toward our goal of doubling […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Nutrition Tips for the New Year
Dec 29, 2017
With the New Year just days away, you’re probably thinking about how you can make 2018 the best year yet. […]
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2017 Year in Review: DIY Fundraisers Set a High Bar
Dec 28, 2017
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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A Tribute to Lives Lost to Pancreatic Cancer in 2017
Dec 28, 2017
Despite an intense fight against the world’s toughest cancer, far too many people near and dear were lost this year […]
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2017 Year in Review: PurpleStride Goes the Extra Mile
Dec 27, 2017
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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2017 Year in Review: Volunteers
Dec 26, 2017
2017 was filled with many accomplishments in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Volunteers across the country contributed more than 125,000 […]
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Reality Star Tori Deal visits PanCAN
Dec 26, 2017
MTV reality star Tori Deal visited the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Manhattan Beach national headquarters recently and spoke about […]
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An Unexpected Discovery Leads a Mom to Fulfill a Promise
Dec 23, 2017
It was the most difficult conversation a mother could have with a child. Barb Larson’s adult son, Jim Natysin, was […]
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2017 Year in Review: Top 10 News Stories
Dec 23, 2017
Editor’s note: This article is another installment in our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic […]
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2017 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News
Dec 22, 2017
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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Friday Fix: Managing Nutritional Needs during the Holidays
Dec 22, 2017
Ah, the holidays. The festivities, the family, the fun…and who can forget about the food? For people with pancreatic cancer, […]
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2017 Year in Review: Progress in Research, Part 2
Dec 21, 2017
Editor’s note: Welcome to the second part of our 2017 research highlights recap (we’re pretty excited that it’s taking two […]
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Keytruda Drug Is Science Breakthrough of the Year Runner-up
Dec 21, 2017
At the end of every year, Science magazine announces a Breakthrough of the Year – a discovery that revolutionized the […]
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Honolulu Marathon Runner Raises $2k to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Dec 20, 2017
Early Sunday morning, Peter Lockyer laced up his running shoes, walked out the door and began running for his life. […]
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2017 Year in Review: Progress in Research, Part 1
Dec 20, 2017
Editor’s note: This article is the first in our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic […]
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Denver Volunteers Work Hotline with 9NEWS
Dec 19, 2017
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Denver Affiliate partnered with 9NEWS for its Buddy Check9 segment dedicated to pancreatic cancer. […]
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6 Tips to Manage Stress Over the Holidays and Beyond
Dec 19, 2017
From decking the halls to making a feast, the holidays can be anxiety-ridden for even the healthiest of people. Adding […]
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Hospital Women’s Pavilion Keeps Nurse’s Legacy Alive
Dec 18, 2017
The late Suzell Waller, RN, was immortalized on Dec. 5 when Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, renamed its […]
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8 Travel Tips for Patients
Dec 16, 2017
The holidays often involve travel, which may seem burdensome for those with pancreatic cancer. Though the holidays are synonymous with […]
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Consumer Reports Rates PanCAN Top Charity for Giving
Dec 15, 2017
During the holiday season of generosity and year-end giving, it’s important to donate with confidence, knowing that your contribution is […]
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Friday Fix: How to Lighten Up Traditional Holiday Foods
Dec 15, 2017
Butter. Heavy cream. Sugar and more sugar. The traditional foods we’re tempted with during the holidays are rich, but they […]
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Being Hopeful Is at Core of Fighting Cancer
Dec 14, 2017
Yesterday on “The View,” former Vice President Joe Biden, who lost his son to brain cancer in 2015, comforted Meghan […]
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The NCI Funds Early Detection
Dec 14, 2017
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently funded four new teams of researchers through its Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium (PCDC). According […]
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Survivors Share Words of Inspiration, Hope
Dec 13, 2017
In addition to the enjoyment that comes from holiday festivities, people may also find that this time of year can […]
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Peter Cashion Joins Board of Directors
Dec 12, 2017
Peter Cashion Joins the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Board of Directors MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Dec. 12, 2017) The Pancreatic […]
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PanCAN Welcomes New Board Member
Dec 12, 2017
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Peter Cashion, MBA, as the newest member of the Board of Directors (BOD). […]
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Finding the Right Clinical Trial for You
Dec 11, 2017
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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Friday Fix: Healthy Holiday Traditions
Dec 8, 2017
Food, food and more food – that’s usually what you think of when it comes to gatherings during the holiday […]
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Coping with Pancreatic Cancer During the Holidays
Dec 7, 2017
The holiday season is filled with a lot of activity: getting gifts, decorating, participating in religious traditions, gathering with family, […]
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7 Ways to Gift and Give this Holiday Season
Dec 7, 2017
It’s here – the peak of holiday shopping season. If you’re one of those who still hasn’t mustered up the […]
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Conair Chairman Leandro Rizzuto Passes
Dec 6, 2017
Conair Corporation confirmed the passing of Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Leandro “Lee” Rizzuto from pancreatic cancer on Dec. […]
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Discovery of Rare Mutation Gives Survivor Options, Hope
Dec 6, 2017
Akshay Mehta, MD, was in the middle of performing an orthopedic surgery when his first pancreatic cancer symptom arose. “I […]
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Teen Stands True to Girl Scout Promise with a Mission to Help Patients
Dec 6, 2017
Editor’s note: Since this story was published, Otera completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project and created two videos about early […]
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Patriots’ Tom Brady Supports High School Football Coach
Dec 5, 2017
New England Patriots’ star quarterback sent a heartfelt video to Derek Yancik, football coach at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical […]
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How to Navigate Pancreatic Cancer Resources
Dec 5, 2017
Receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis can stop a family in their tracks. Not only must patients and their loved ones […]
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Luminary Awards Honors CEO Julie Fleshman
Dec 4, 2017
On Dec. 1, OncLive® and The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancer, hosted the inaugural Luminary Awards in […]
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Friday Fix: Healthier Holiday Baking
Dec 1, 2017
Have you had your first bite of an old-fashioned cut-out sugar cookie or gingerbread man yet? How about rugelach or […]
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Dedicated Fundraiser Featured in the News
Dec 1, 2017
Ali Chesnick of Cherry Hill, N.J., is a dedicated and passionate fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Her […]
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Carolina Panthers Coach Ron Rivera is Wearing Purple for Game Day
Nov 30, 2017
Ron Rivera, head coach of the Carolina Panthers, recently released a video explaining why creating awareness for pancreatic cancer is […]
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Demanding Better for Early Detection
Nov 30, 2017
Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Makes News Headlines
Nov 29, 2017
Throughout November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the world turned purple in an effort to raise critical awareness of pancreatic cancer, […]
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Survey Highlights the Importance of Seeing Specialists
Nov 29, 2017
Published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, a recent survey of 150 oncologists showed a lack of compliance with evidence-based […]
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Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?
Nov 29, 2017
About 5 to 10 percent of pancreatic cancer cases are considered to be hereditary or familial. “Hereditary disease generally means […]
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Caregiver Tips: Staying Organized and In Control
Nov 28, 2017
November is Caregiver Appreciation Month, and it goes without saying that caregivers are deeply appreciated for their selflessness. But in the midst […]
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I Demand Better to Carry on the Fight
Nov 27, 2017
Editor’s note — 2/18/2018: We are sorry to share that Bob Klem passed away on 2/17/2018. We are forever grateful […]
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Demanding Better in Tribute to a Dear Friend
Nov 25, 2017
Editor’s note: Our focus for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re bringing […]
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Friday Fix: Extending Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2017
Everyone knows eating the leftovers is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Today in the Fix, we’re plying you […]
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Shop on Amazon Smile and ShopPurple this Holiday Season
Nov 23, 2017
With the holiday season fast approaching, why not give back while you shop? As you settle in for the busiest […]
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I Demand Better for Patients and Caregivers
Nov 23, 2017
Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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A Daughter’s Tribute: Remembering “Dr. Jeff” on Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2017
This Thanksgiving marks five years since I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer. Just typing that simple sentence sends my […]
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Cancer
Nov 21, 2017
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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Immediate Past Board Chair Featured in People Magazine
Nov 21, 2017
Laurie MacCaskill, Immediate Past Chair for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Board of Directors, was the subject of a feature […]
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In Memoriam: Kenneth Scott, PhD
Nov 20, 2017
Pancreatic cancer researcher Kenneth Scott, PhD, associate professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, passed away […]
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Behind the Lens: 5 Questions for a PurpleStride Photographer
Nov 18, 2017
Editor’s note: When photographer Alex Harris was asked to take pictures at PurpleStride Maryland, he agreed, knowing little about the […]
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Mindy Kaling, Lisa Niemi Swayze Auctioning Items to Benefit PanCAN
Nov 17, 2017
Hot off the heels of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Influencers of Hope Lisa Niemi Swayze […]
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Friday Fix: A Purple Twist on the Thanksgiving Meal
Nov 17, 2017
Imagine your beautifully set Thanksgiving table, complete with plum napkins and table runner, violet place cards and candles, gorgeous purple […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Demands Better for Patients and for Survival
Nov 16, 2017
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 Day: Demanding Better
Nov 16, 2017
Are you seeing purple? Thursday, Nov. 16, is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and it’s being observed around the globe to […]
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Media Stations to go Purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Nov 15, 2017
On World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD) this Thursday, Nov. 16, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) will be featured on […]
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Gloria Petersen, PhD: I Demand Better for All Patients
Nov 15, 2017
Editor’s note: Our focus for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re bringing […]
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Survivors and Celebrities Step Up at PurpleStride Nationwide
Nov 14, 2017
A sea of purple blanketed the country once again as thousands gathered for PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, […]
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6 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer
Nov 14, 2017
Editor’s note: In honor of World Diabetes Day, we recently spoke with Suresh Chari, MD, about the connection between diabetes […]
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Research Funding Protected Through Advocacy
Nov 13, 2017
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to share that critical pancreatic cancer research funding has been protected at […]
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Tap Cancer Out: Demand Better by Being up for the Fight
Nov 13, 2017
It starts with someone. For Jon Thomas, launching Tap Cancer Out – a nonprofit founded within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community […]
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U.S. Air Force Veteran Reflects on a Different Kind of Mission, Battle
Nov 11, 2017
Pancreatic cancer survivor Rich Valdes knew when he was facing the world’s toughest cancer, he had to fight back. Valdes […]
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Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, Receives Distinguished Service Award
Nov 10, 2017
At a ceremony last night, Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), was […]
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Friday Fix: Managing Nutritional Needs during the Holidays
Nov 10, 2017
Ah, the holidays. The festivities, the family, the fun…and who can forget about the food? Pumpkin pie, eggnog, creamy mashed […]
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Chicago Skyline Goes Purple for the Cause
Nov 9, 2017
Throughout November, there are many ways that supporters across the country are raising the profile for pancreatic cancer to Demand […]
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Eva Lax: I Demand Better So the Survival Rate Can Continue to Climb
Nov 9, 2017
Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Research Team’s Work Provides Clues that Explain Long-term Survival
Nov 8, 2017
A multi-institutional research team, including Vinod Balachandran, MD, and Steven Leach, MD, set out to ask an important question: “What […]
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In Quest to Understand His Father’s Illness, a Young Doctor Discovers His Own
Nov 8, 2017
In August 2017, oncologist Mark Lewis, MD, underwent a Whipple surgical procedure for his pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET). But his […]
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Supporters Demand Better at PurpleStride Across the U.S.
Nov 7, 2017
It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and the focus this year is to “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” One of […]
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I Demand Better to Give Patients a Fighting Chance
Nov 6, 2017
Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Participation in Patient Registry Advances Important Research
Nov 6, 2017
Participation in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN’s) Patient Registry has provided important insight into the prescription of, and patient […]
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Tips and Exercises to Help Ease Stress
Nov 4, 2017
Editor’s Note: In support of International Stress Awareness Day, we asked eminent, nationally recognized yoga and meditation teacher Lauren Eckstrom, […]
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Tumor’s Genetic Changes Can Impact Patient Outcomes
Nov 3, 2017
Among the many genetic mutations and molecular alterations that can be found in pancreatic tumors, there are four that are […]
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Friday Fix: Exploring Za’atar
Nov 3, 2017
Cook Something Bold Day is Wednesday, Nov. 8, but instead of offering up a bold and spicy new dish for […]
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Jennifer Baker: I Demand Better for All Those in the Fight
Nov 2, 2017
Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Demand Better During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month This November
Nov 1, 2017
Demand Better For Patients, for Survival During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month This November Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Spotlights Urgent Need […]
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Can Aspirin Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk?
Nov 1, 2017
Results from a study presented at the 25th United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week meeting in Barcelona suggest that long-term, low-dose aspirin use […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Is Here!
Nov 1, 2017
Nov. 1 marks the official start of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – a time to shine an even brighter spotlight […]
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Nancy Duvall: I Demand Better for Earlier Diagnosis
Oct 30, 2017
Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month starts tomorrow. Our focus is, “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” We’re bringing you […]
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Remember to Wear Purple on World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Oct 28, 2017
World Pancreatic Cancer Day is on Nov. 16, so there’s plenty of time to stock up on your purple gear […]
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Friday Fix: Post-Exercise Nutrition
Oct 26, 2017
Everyone knows that staying active makes for a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can also be an important part of a daily […]
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Channing Der, PhD: I Demand Better for Patients and Families
Oct 26, 2017
Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicked off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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Critical Pancreatic Cancer Research Opportunities
Oct 25, 2017
This fall, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is accepting applications for exciting research funding mechanisms through a competitive peer-reviewed […]
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Type 3c Diabetes Is Often Misdiagnosed, Potentially Delaying Pancreatic Cancer Diagnoses
Oct 25, 2017
While most people are familiar with types 1 and 2 diabetes, there is a third, less common type, known as […]
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Honoring Matt Bencke through Music
Oct 24, 2017
“Live for Matt,” an evening of music honoring entrepreneur Matt Bencke, took place Monday, Oct. 23 in Seattle. Bencke, co-founder […]
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Matt Wilson: I Demand Better for the 91 Percent
Oct 22, 2017
Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicked off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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Friday Fix: Sweet Potatoes
Oct 20, 2017
They are orange, they are flavorful and packed-full of nutrition – sweet potatoes are sure to add a pop of […]
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In Life and in Death, Matt Bencke Raises Awareness
Oct 19, 2017
The pancreatic cancer community is no stranger to loss. With a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent, pancreatic cancer […]
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I Demand Better for My Wife, a 15-Year Survivor
Oct 19, 2017
Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicked off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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Sugar and Cancer – What You Need to Know
Oct 18, 2017
Editor’s note: Many people question if there is a link between sugar and cancer. It is difficult to understand, and it […]
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