News and Stories About diagnosis

Julie Fleshman shares personal cancer journey and the importance of early detection.

The longtime official is raising awareness and funds with the support of the NBRA.

Two-and-a-half years later, George Cooper and Judy consider themselves lucky.

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

Editor’s note: Mark Gardner and Sharaye Samuels are featured on the cover of our 2020 Impact Report. We’re grateful for […]
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Editor’s note: October is Health Literacy Month, bringing attention to the importance of making health information and the health system […]
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“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join […]
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Bob and Eileen Williams of Brunswick, Ohio, met when a friend set them up on a blind date. That one […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Joe passed away in 2021. His legacy lives on through all those who support the cause. We […]
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Editor’s note: Enjoy our series of stories this week celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s […]
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Editor’s note: During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting symptoms of the disease and the importance of being proactive […]
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Dag Kittlaus was expecting a routine follow-up message when the doctor’s office called after his physical exam in November 2016. […]
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His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 18, 2020.  The U.S. Supreme Court announced today […]
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An imaging test may find a tumor on the pancreas, which could be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Getting a […]
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Editor’s note: Alex Trebek announced on March 6 that he has been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. We wanted […]
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has released their Clinical Cancer Advances 2019 report. The report outlines progress over […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may be wondering things like, what stage […]
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If you’ve ever had a baby, you may be familiar with jaundice. Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to appear […]
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A biomarker is a substance found in the body that can be measured. The amount of a biomarker may vary […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) recently interviewed one of our PanCAN Patient Services Case Managers about what to expect […]
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Your doctor diagnosed pancreatic cancer and recommended that treatment begin immediately. What do you do? First, remember that you should […]
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Upon diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients should work closely with their healthcare team in making treatment decisions. Among the points to […]
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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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When a cyst is detected in someone’s pancreas, the first priority is characterizing the type of cyst – and determining […]
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Editor’s note: As pancreatic cancer continues to make headlines, we thought we would review its basics for those who are […]
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