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5 Health & Safety Tips for Winter 2020-2021
Winter can be one of the most joyful seasons of the year. Hot cocoa, cozy sweaters, family, friends, holidays, celebrations […]
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Friday Fix: Cleaning Supplies and Helpful Hints
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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Husband and Wife Find Hope and Support Through PanCAN: Frank and Kelly Land
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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Friday Fix: The Flu Shot in 2020
It is more important than ever for people to get flu vaccines this fall. This includes pancreatic cancer patients – […]
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Meet a Research Grantee: Kenneth Olive, PhD
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Coronavirus and Pancreatic Cancer: Part 2
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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Pancreatic Cancer During Coronavirus: What PanCAN Patient Services Is Hearing
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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Summer Travel During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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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Survivor Shares Experience, Urges Others to Be Compassionate
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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Donors Give Even More During Pandemic
“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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Friday Fix: Managing Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is causing challenges for pancreatic cancer patients – from delayed appointments and procedures to worries […]
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Why It’s Important to Advocate for Yourself During Coronavirus Pandemic
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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What to Know About Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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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Research Grantees Stay Connected During Coronavirus Pandemic
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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Give to Support Patients on #GivingTuesdayNow
Join us today for #GivingTuesdayNow, a national online giving day created to encourage gratitude and generosity in nonprofit communities. The […]
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Volunteers and Donors Show Extra Support During Pandemic
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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5 Ways for Pancreatic Cancer Patients to Prepare for Telemedicine Visits
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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Grantee Helps Fight Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) research grantee Kenneth Olive, PhD, is dedicated to keeping his lab as connected as possible […]
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PanCAN Patient Services Supports Caregiver During Pandemic
When Debbie Liang called the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PanCAN Patient Services recently, she was quite anxious. Liang’s husband, […]
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Friday Fix: How Can Foods Boost Your Immune System?
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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Staying Connected with PanCAN During Social Distancing
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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What to Do if You Are COVID-19 Symptomatic
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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Friday Fix: Food Safety and Storage Tips
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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Tips and Practices for Self-Care
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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Preparing for Further Social Distancing
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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Friday Fix: Grocery Shopping Tips, Healthy Meals During COVID-19
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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COVID-19: What Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers Should Keep in Mind
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Pancreatic Cancer
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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A Message from Our PanCAN CEO
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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Summer Safety Tips for Patients on Treatment
Editor’s note: This previously published article has been updated as of July 2020 to include important tips related to the […]
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