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Advocacy Works Because of Your Stories
“Advocating for pancreatic cancer patients makes my soul happy.” This sentiment was one of hundreds of testimonials shared during the […]
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Today, Pick up the Phone and Call Capitol Hill
Today, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, is the day we all call Congress – the day when we make our collective […]
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It’s Advocacy Week: Raise Your Voice
“45 years of friendship: After losing my oldest friend to pancreatic cancer, I decided to get involved to carry on […]
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10 Ways to Make a Difference
National Make a Difference Day is the fourth Saturday in October each year and is about taking community service to […]
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Moments Matter: Emily LaSalle
Editor’s note: World Gratitude Day is today, Sept. 21, and we thank all of our incredible supporters for all they […]
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A Pancreatic Cancer Survivor’s Tips for Your First Advocacy Day
Eleven years ago, Scott Strong listened as his doctor told him the news: his neuroendocrine tumor was the most aggressive […]
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It Starts with Someone: The Skelton Family
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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Congress Approves Largest Research Funding Increase Since 2003
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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2017 Year in Review: Advocacy in Action
In 2017, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) advocates raised their voice and moved the needle toward our goal of doubling […]
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6 Tips to Manage Stress Over the Holidays and Beyond
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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It Starts with Someone: Stephanie Santilli
Stephanie Santilli is in eighth grade, and for most of her young life, she has been an advocate for more […]
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All Eyes on Washington, D.C., as Congress Returns to Reach Agreement Before Looming Deadlines
When Congress returned to Washington, D.C., last week after their August recess, there was no shortage of issues they needed […]
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Nadine Takai Day Dedicates First Advocacy Day, and Beyond, to Her Brother, Hawaii Congressman Mark Takai
One year ago, Nadine Takai Day lost her brother, Rep. Mark Takai, of Hawaii to pancreatic cancer after only nine […]
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It Starts with Someone: Jennifer Baker
Editor’s note: National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day is June 18-19 in Washington, D.C., and registration is now open. Today we’re […]
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It Starts with Someone: Yohannes Gebreysus
Yohannes Gebreysus’s someone is his daughter, Absera. In less than two years, she’ll be off to college. It’s hard to […]
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Hundreds of ‘Purple People’ Step Up, Stand Tall, Act Boldly on Capitol Hill
Our nation’s capital was covered in purple yesterday, Tuesday, June 20, on the 10th anniversary of National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy […]
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PanCAN Heads For ‘The Hill’
This morning, more than 650 advocates including over 100 pancreatic cancer survivors, stormed our nation’s capital to urge Congress to […]
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10th Anniversary of Advocacy Day Commences
Today, June 19, our CEO and president Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, spoke to more than 650 passionate volunteers and advocates […]
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10 Reasons Why Advocacy Matters (And How to Get Involved Today!)
This June, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day – and more than a decade of […]
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