News and Stories About Demand Better
We Demand Better: Roberta and Vic Luna
Editor’s note: Roberta Luna is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), serving as the Mission Chair […]
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I Demand Better: Stephanie Dougan, PhD
Editor’s note: Stephanie Dougan, PhD, is an immunologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. She is also the recipient of […]
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I Demand Better: Angela Robinson
Editor’s note: Angela Robinson is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), serving as the Team & […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day Media Highlights and Pictures
The languages and locations may be diverse, but one common theme reigned true on Nov. 15, 2018 – Demand Better. […]
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I Demand Better: Andrew Aguirre, MD, PhD
Editor’s note: Andrew Aguirre, MD, PhD, is an oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, where he also heads a […]
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When the Patient Advocate Becomes the Patient
Editor’s note: Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, is the president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Under her […]
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Demand Better on World Pancreatic Cancer Day
The world turns purple today! Thursday, Nov. 15, is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and it is being observed around the […]
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I Demand Better: Anirban Maitra, MBBS
Editor’s note: Anirban Maitra, MBBS, is Scientific Director of the Sheikh Ahmed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Center for Pancreatic Research […]
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New PanCAN PSA Video on Symptoms Urges Early Detection
Knowing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and getting it diagnosed early could save your life. This message is delivered personally […]
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I Demand Better: Krystal Fernandes
Editor’s note: Krystal Fernandes is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). She serves as the PurpleStride […]
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I Demand Better: Todd Cohen
Editor’s note: Todd Cohen, a longtime volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), currently serves as the November […]
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I Demand Better: Lisa Beckendorf
Editor’s note: Lisa Beckendorf is a 20-year pancreatic cancer survivor. She serves as PurpleRideStride Chair for the Minnesota Affiliate of […]
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Just Salad Drives November Awareness with PanCAN Signature Salad
In 2010, the Kenner family was shocked by the loss of husband and father Peter Kenner, shortly after a diagnosis […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Is Here!
While the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) attacks pancreatic cancer through research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy year-round, Nov. […]
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I Demand Better: Michael Curran, PhD
Editor’s note: Michael Curran, PhD, is a 2018 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Translational Research Grant recipient. He is an […]
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I Demand Better: Barbara Washburn
Editor’s note: Barbara Washburn, a pancreatic cancer survivor, is a volunteer leader for the Atlanta Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Friendships Span Thousands of Miles, Oceans
Editor’s note: July 30 is International Day of Friendship. Though pancreatic cancer can devastate lives, it can also be a […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Members Demand Better for Patients
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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Global Pancreatic Cancer Leaders Arrive in Florida for Annual Conference
For the third year in a row, pancreatic cancer patient advocacy groups from around the globe are coming together for […]
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Choir of Survivors Sings Chorus to Erin Willett’s Latest Song
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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Diverse Patient Participation Crucial for New Treatment Options
Editor’s note: It’s National Diversity Day, and as such, we are republishing this article about the importance of diversity in […]
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9-Year Survivor Says Clinical Trials Saved His Life
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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The Critical Role of Patients in Clinical Trials
This year during National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month, we Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival. Matt Wilson, a […]
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Demanding Better for Early Detection
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
Throughout November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the world turned purple in an effort to raise critical awareness of pancreatic cancer, […]
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I Demand Better to Carry on the Fight
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
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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I Demand Better for Patients and Caregivers
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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Mindy Kaling, Lisa Niemi Swayze Auctioning Items to Benefit PanCAN
Hot off the heels of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Influencers of Hope Lisa Niemi Swayze […]
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World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Demands Better for Patients and for Survival
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
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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Gloria Petersen, PhD: I Demand Better for All Patients
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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Tap Cancer Out: Demand Better by Being up for the Fight
It starts with someone. For Jon Thomas, launching Tap Cancer Out – a nonprofit founded within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community […]
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Chicago Skyline Goes Purple for the Cause
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
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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I Demand Better to Give Patients a Fighting Chance
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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Jennifer Baker: I Demand Better for All Those in the Fight
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
Demand Better For Patients, for Survival During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month This November Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Spotlights Urgent Need […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Is Here!
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
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
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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Channing Der, PhD: I Demand Better for Patients and Families
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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Matt Wilson: I Demand Better for the 91 Percent
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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In Life and in Death, Matt Bencke Raises Awareness
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
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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Teona Ducre: I Demand Better for the More than 53,000
Editor’s note: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month kicks off a few weeks early this year and continues through November. Our focus […]
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Gail Coleman: Demanding Better Through Research
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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