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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies of Complications from Pancreatic Cancer
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join […]
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Community, PanCAN Mourn the Loss of Frankie Banali, Iconic Heavy Metal Drummer
Rock ‘n’ roll has lost an icon, and the pancreatic cancer community lost a friend and passionate supporter. Frankie Banali, […]
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Things to Know About Immunotherapy Clinical Trials
Editor’s note: “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek and former Sen. Harry Reid have publicly mentioned being treated with an experimental immunotherapy […]
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Trebek Memoir Explores Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Alex Trebek’s new memoir, “The Answer Is…Reflections on My Life,” is available today, one day ahead of his 80th birthday. […]
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Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Health News
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, is grateful […]
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PanCAN Mourns Death of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) joins the world in mourning the death of civil rights icon John Lewis to […]
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Statement from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) In Response to John Lewis Passing
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, joins the […]
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Alex Trebek: ‘I’m Feeling Great’
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek released a video today to update fans on what – and how – he’s been doing […]
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Keytruda Use Expanded for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A drug that received unprecedented approval in the U.S. three years ago is now available for even more patients. In […]
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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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Patient Central Supports Caregiver During Pandemic
When Debbie Liang called the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Central recently, she was quite anxious. Liang’s husband, Jack, […]
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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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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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PanCAN’s Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Editor’s note, March 16, 2020: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is changing daily. Please watch the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
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Statement from The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancan) In Response to Alex Trebek’s Health Update
It has been one year since Alex Trebek announced his stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Alex Trebek on Life One Year Post-Diagnosis
Alex Trebek shared a via video today to mark one year since he told the world he was fighting pancreatic […]
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World Cancer Day: I Am, I Will…
“I am strong and I will survive.” – Dawnie Campbell, one-year pancreatic cancer survivor World Cancer Day on Tuesday, Feb. […]
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Black History Month: Paying Tribute
Black History Month recognizes and pays tribute to the role African Americans played in shaping U.S. history. While they are […]
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5 Things to Know About New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Lynparza
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the treatment Lynparza® (olaparib) for use in a group of pancreatic cancer […]
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Lynparza Approved for Pancreatic Cancer Patients Identified by Testing
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the targeted therapy Lynparza® (olaparib) for the treatment of patients who […]
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Black Americans at Increased Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Black Americans are more likely to get pancreatic cancer than any other racial or ethnic group. They have the highest […]
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2019 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News
Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series today by recapping some of PanCAN’s high-profile media coverage this […]
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Big Win: Congress Creates Dedicated $6 Million Pancreatic Cancer Research Program
In a big win today for the pancreatic cancer community, the disease will get its own dedicated research program for […]
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2019 Year in Review: Community Action
Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series with the stories of supporters taking action in their communities […]
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5 Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday
Double your impact on the lives of pancreatic cancer patients by making a gift on Giving Tuesday. Tomorrow – Dec. […]
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PanCAN Honors Progress for Patients on World Pancreatic Cancer Day
From our headquarters in Manhattan Beach, Calif., and around the globe from Sydney to Slovenia – people are seeing purple […]
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Alex Trebek Appears in Global PSA about Pancreatic Cancer
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has joined the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition’s (WPCC) global awareness initiative, making an appearance in a […]
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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: Brian Cashman
It was a challenging season for major league baseball’s New York Yankees. Despite a star roster, numerous injuries led to […]
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Mexican Singer and Legend José José Passes Away Following 2017 Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Legendary Mexican singer, José José, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, died on Saturday, Sept. 28. He was […]
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Alex Trebek’s Treatment Update
Today in an interview on “Good Morning America,” beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek announced that he is going back on […]
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
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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St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Bob Gibson Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
Right-handed baseball legend Bob Gibson, formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals, is battling pancreatic cancer. The news came on July […]
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Advocacy Day 2019 Highlights: From the Hill and Beyond
National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day 2019, hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), was one for the record books. […]
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Over 600 Pancreatic Cancer Advocates Take on Capitol Hill
Before the impressive purple sea of advocates – made up of pancreatic cancer survivors, loved ones, healthcare professionals and other […]
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Hip-hop Legend Bushwick Bill Passes Away Following Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Rapper Bushwick Bill, a founding member of the Geto Boys, died on Sunday evening, according to his publicist. He was […]
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Inspired by Trebek’s Treatment Success, a Daughter Shares Her Mom’s Story
Editor’s Note: In honor of Parents Day on Sunday, July 28, we’re re-publishing this article about Michelle Abraham supporting her […]
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Positive Clinical Trial Results Presented at Major Oncology Conference
This year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting has brought 40,000 oncologists and other cancer experts from around […]
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Alex Trebek’s Message of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
This week, Alex Trebek appeared on the cover of People magazine sharing a positive update in his journey with stage […]
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Alex Trebek Shares His Pancreatic Cancer Journey
“Jeopardy!” show host Alex Trebek, 78, opened up about his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a CBS News “Sunday Morning” interview […]
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Alex Trebek Joins 55 Survivors, 2,300 Others at PurpleStride Los Angeles
It was a record-breaking morning filled with unforgettable moments for the more than 2,300 pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, families, volunteers […]
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Hotel Industry, Hip-Hop Community Rocked by Pancreatic Cancer
This past week, two high-profile individuals announced they had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson, 60, announced […]
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Team Alex Supports Alex Trebek at PurpleStride L.A.
As Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters in Southern California gear up for PurpleStride Los Angeles on May 4, a […]
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Advocates Generate Support for Pancreatic Cancer Research on Capitol Hill
One of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) priorities in the 116th Congress is to urge Congress to create a […]
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Research Shows Racial Inequalities in Cancer Care
Editor’s Note: In honor of National Minority Health Month, we would like to shed some light on the issues of […]
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New Criteria for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Editor’s note: A study published last week has gotten some media attention, including this NBC News article that includes insights […]
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5 Things to Know About Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
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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Jeopardy TV Show Host Alex Trebek Diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Alex Trebek, longtime host of TV game show, “Jeopardy!,” announced Wednesday, March 6, that he has been diagnosed with stage […]
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PurpleStride Holds Spot as Top Peer-to-Peer National Fundraiser
PurpleStride®, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, moved up a spot on the Peer-to-Peer Forum’s annual “Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Thirty” list for […]
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What a Researcher Learned Developing a New Drug for Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: In this Washington Post article, Nathaniel Brooks Horwitz wrote about his experience launching biopharmaceutical company Nivien Therapeutics in […]
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TIME Features Importance of Right Team, Tests, Treatment Post-Diagnosis
A recently published article on TIME.com highlights important steps patients should take after a cancer diagnosis and mentions that the […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in the News
“There is no way to sugarcoat the fact that pancreatic cancer is very difficult to treat,” begins an article recently […]
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African-American 2019 Cancer Stats Released
In addition to its annual Cancer Facts & Figures report, the American Cancer Society (ACS) releases cancer data specific to […]
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Advocate for Pancreatic Cancer Patients in 2019
As the nation marked the beginning of 2019, the 116th Congress kicked off with nearly 100 newly elected members taking […]
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Recognizing African-American History Month
It’s African-American History Month, which pays tribute to generations of African-Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in […]
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How to Spot Fake Science News
Do you ever see scientific or medical headlines that sound too good to be true? Ask these questions to help […]
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Report Highlights Clinical Cancer Advances
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has released their Clinical Cancer Advances 2019 report. The report outlines progress over […]
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Remembering NFL Stars Affected by Pancreatic Cancer
As we gear up for the Super Bowl this weekend, we pay tribute to NFL standouts affected by pancreatic cancer. […]
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Partial Government Shutdown Impact on Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A partial government shutdown has been in place for the past three weeks, and there is still no end in […]
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Increase in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnoses Expected in 2019
More than 56,700 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, today’s American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures […]
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Best Tactics to Treat Weight Loss from Pancreatic Cancer Experts
Weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients should be treated as aggressively as the cancer itself, says a new article published […]
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2018 Year in Review: Best of Social Media
Editor’s note: Continuing our 2018 Year in Review series, today’s installment covers the top social media stories of 2018. Members […]
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2018 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News
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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2018 Year in Review: Top 10 Pancreatic Cancer News Stories
Editor’s note: Today’s edition of the 2018 Year in Review series features the 10 most popular news stories on the […]
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Partial Government Shutdown Would Not Affect Health Agencies
A partial government shutdown is possible before the end of the calendar year due to a standoff between President Trump […]
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2018 Year in Review: Progress in Research, Part 2
Editor’s note: Today’s edition of the 2018 Year in Review series continues the topic of research. Yesterday’s article covered treatment […]
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2018 Year in Review: Progress in Research, Part 1
Editor’s note: Welcome to the first article in our 2018 Year in Review series! Over the next couple weeks, we’ll […]
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New Cancer Drug Approved Based on Molecular Profiling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vitrakvi® (larotrectinib) today for the treatment of any locally advanced or metastatic solid tumor, […]
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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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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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PanCAN’s President and CEO Featured at People v. Cancer Event
The Atlantic’s People v. Cancer event took place Nov. 14, 2018, in New York City. The event featured a stellar […]
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Public Misguided about Alternative Medicine, Says Chief Medical Officer
When asked whether alternative medicines alone could cure cancer, nearly 40 percent of Americans recently surveyed answered yes. “This is […]
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Nobel Prize-Winning Chemist Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Thomas A. Steitz, PhD, died of pancreatic cancer on Oct. 9, 2018, at the age of 78, according to news […]
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Cancer Immunotherapy Pioneers Win Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to James (Jim) Allison, PhD, and Tasuku Honjo, MD, […]
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Wall Street Journal Reports How Genetics Affect Risk and Treatments
“I was 7 years old when my dad’s mom, Gertrud, was diagnosed with breast cancer,” began Pamela Munster, MD, a […]
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Congress Approves $2 Billion Increase for Medical Research
Taking a strong stance on the importance of investing in medical research to fight cancer and other diseases, Congress approved […]
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Teen Hopes Artificial Intelligence Will Improve Patient Outcomes
Editor’s note, Oct. 17, 2018: We are delighted to report that Rishab Jain won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist […]
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New Global Cancer Statistics Released
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released new global cancer statistics on Sept. 12. Of the 18 million […]
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2018 Progress Report: ‘Incredibly Exciting Time for Cancer Research’
Every year, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing cancer research, publishes […]
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Biomarker Test May Improve Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection
In a study recently published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers investigated the accuracy of a biomarker panel […]
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Adam Clymer, Veteran Political Journalist, Dies from Pancreatic Cancer
Veteran political journalist Andy Clymer recently had what may have been his last story published in The New York Times, […]
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Tips for Patients in Hurricane’s Path
Riding out a hurricane is a difficult feat for anyone living in the affected areas, but living with pancreatic cancer […]
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PanCAN Fights PNETs – the Cancer that Took Aretha Franklin’s Life
“Respect.” “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman.” “I Say a Little Prayer.” Aretha Franklin’s velvety, smooth melodies became […]
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Two Great Women, Two Great Movies
Editors note: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sharon Jones are two extraordinary women who battled pancreatic cancer and reached remarkable heights […]
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Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” Dies of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer
The family of Aretha Franklin confirmed Thursday that the 18-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter best known for hits like […]
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Remembering PanCAN Champion and Actress Charlotte Rae
Charlotte Rae, an American TV actress, comedian, singer and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) champion, has died. She was 92. […]
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Famed Los Angeles Times Food Critic, Jonathan Gold, Dies from Pancreatic Cancer
Jonathan Gold, famed Los Angeles Times restaurant critic, died from pancreatic cancer on July 21, a week before what would have been his 58th birthday. […]
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New Research Suggests Age May Benefit Response to Immunotherapy
Cancer immunotherapy involves efforts to harness the patient’s own immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells. To date, the […]
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It Starts with Someone: Frank Caliendo
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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PanCAN Awarded Highest Charity Rating
For the 14th consecutive year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has earned the highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, […]
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Superfan Hosts Hit TV and Movie Charity Auction to Fund the Fight
Jo Garfein is a bit of a self-proclaimed super nerd. “I’m a huge pop culture dork,” said Garfein, who lives […]
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Joe Jackson, Patriarch of the Jackson Music Dynasty, Dies from Pancreatic Cancer
Joe Jackson, father and former manager of the Jackson music dynasty, died from pancreatic cancer Wednesday morning according to multiple […]
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Right-to-Try vs. Expanded Access: What’s the Difference?
Recently the “Right to Try” act was signed into law, opening the door for terminally ill patients nationwide to access […]
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PanCAN’s Chief Science Officer Weighs in on Major Research Study
An interview with Lynn Matrisian, PhD, MBA, chief science officer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), appeared in STAT […]
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Advocacy Day Top Media Highlights, Pictures
Over the past 48 hours, hundreds of pancreatic cancer advocates, including nearly 100 survivors, took Washington, D.C., by storm to […]
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Novel study urges genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients, creating a new standard of care
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
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can lead to a lot of questions, including how to choose a healthcare team, deciding on […]
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New-Onset Diabetes Is an Early Indicator of Pancreatic Cancer – A New Study Confirms
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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“We’re Going to Crush This” Says Milwaukee Brewers Employee
Navy blue, metallic gold and white are the colors that usually come to mind when baseball fans think of the […]
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What to Know About Groundbreaking New FOLFIRINOX Clinical Trial Results
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
On day four of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, results of two critically important phase III […]
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6 Things to Know about Cancer Blood Tests, or Liquid Biopsies, for Early Detection
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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Sally Ride featured on USPS Forever Stamp
Sally Ride, an American physicist and astronaut, known for becoming the first woman in space in 1983, is now featured […]
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Annual Cancer Report Highlights Urgency for Progress
Today, the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer was released. The report is prepared by the […]
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Former Senator Harry Reid Undergoes Surgery to Remove Pancreatic Cancer
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
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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Dedicated PanCAN Survivor Council Member Passes Away but His Legacy Will Live On
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
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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Charles Neville Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 79
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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U.S. News & World Report Features Chief Medical Officer
In a recent U.S. News & World Report article, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Chief Medical Officer Victoria Manax, MD, […]
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PurpleStride on Good Morning America
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’s New Song Rallies for the Cause
Editor’s Note: Earlier this year, singer/songwriter Erin Willett released the single “Hope’s Alive,” an anthem of hope for those impacted […]
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CEO Fleshman Applauds Myeloma Founder’s Efforts in Forbes
In a recent Forbes article, “She Was Given Three Years To Live. So She Transformed Cancer Research,” Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Survey: More Americans Are Aware of Pancreatic Cancer than Ever Before
The staff and volunteers at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) work towards a common goal – to improve patient […]
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Grantee Discusses Immunotherapy in Smithsonian Magazine
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) grantee Dung Le, MD, provided commentary in the April 2018 issue of Smithsonian Magazine. The […]
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Scientific American Explores Pancreatic Cancer Rise
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
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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President of the Time Warner Foundation Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Lisa Garcia Quiroz, president of the Time Warner Foundation and senior vice president and the first chief diversity officer of […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Highlighted in Men’s Health Magazine
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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NPR Focuses on One of the Biggest Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer: KRAS
About 95 percent of pancreatic cancer cases – and around 30 percent of all human cancers – have a mutation […]
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Precision Medicine Highlighted in the News
“All Cancer Patients Should Have Access To Genomic Testing” is the title of a compelling article featured in Forbes earlier […]
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Former Starbucks President & CEO Orin C. Smith Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Starbucks Coffee Company former President and CEO Orin C. Smith passed away from pancreatic cancer on March 1. He was […]
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NFL Prospects Raising Funds for PanCAN
In preparation for the NFL draft, two prospects will raise money to support the efforts of the Pancreatic Cancer Action […]
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Grantee Named NYU’s New Director of GI Cancer Research
Paul E. Oberstein, MD, joins NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center on March 1 as director of gastrointestinal […]
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Running Around the World in 7 Days
Seven continents in just seven days – it’s a massive undertaking for even the most seasoned of travelers. But, for […]
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85-Year-Old Survivor Keeps Super Bowl Tradition Alive
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
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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Black History Month: Remembering Trailblazers Who Passed of Pancreatic Cancer
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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FDA Approves Lutathera® for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
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).
What Does a Government Shutdown Mean to Our Community?
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
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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Prominent Neuroscientist Ben Barres Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Ben Barres, MD, PhD, an influential and groundbreaking neuroscientist, passed away on Dec. 27, 2017, at the age of 63 […]
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New Report Highlights Pancreatic Cancer Prevalence
Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released its 2018 Cancer Facts & Figures, an annual report that analyzes cancer statistics […]
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Son Honors Mother with Free Car Service for Cancer Patients
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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2017 Year in Review: Best of Social Media
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
In 2017, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) advocates raised their voice and moved the needle toward our goal of doubling […]
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2017 Year in Review: PurpleStride Goes the Extra Mile
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: Top 10 News Stories
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
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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Denver Volunteers Work Hotline with 9NEWS
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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Hospital Women’s Pavilion Keeps Nurse’s Legacy Alive
The late Suzell Waller, RN, was immortalized on Dec. 5 when Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, renamed its […]
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Consumer Reports Rates PanCAN Top Charity for Giving
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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Being Hopeful Is at Core of Fighting Cancer
Yesterday on “The View,” former Vice President Joe Biden, who lost his son to brain cancer in 2015, comforted Meghan […]
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Conair Chairman Leandro Rizzuto Passes
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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Patriots’ Tom Brady Supports High School Football Coach
New England Patriots’ star quarterback sent a heartfelt video to Derek Yancik, football coach at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical […]
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Dedicated Fundraiser Featured in the News
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
Ron Rivera, head coach of the Carolina Panthers, recently released a video explaining why creating awareness for pancreatic cancer is […]
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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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Immediate Past Board Chair Featured in People Magazine
Laurie MacCaskill, Immediate Past Chair for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Board of Directors, was the subject of a feature […]
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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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Media Stations to go Purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
On World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD) this Thursday, Nov. 16, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) will be featured on […]
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Honoring Matt Bencke through Music
“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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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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Russell Wilson Shows Support to Patient
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gave a video shout-out of support today to Seattle entrepreneur Matt Bencke, who is fighting […]
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iHeart Radio Features Julie Fleshman on Oct. 15
This Sunday, Oct. 15, tune-in to iHeart Radio Dallas’ “Sunday Morning Magazine” public affairs show featuring Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Register for ‘Cancer Research & Oncology 2017’ Virtual Conference
The Cancer Research & Oncology 2017 virtual conference will take place Oct. 11 to 12, beginning at 6 a.m. PDT. […]
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The Rock Sends Special Message to Grandmother Battling Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Last night, powerhouse wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sent a special video message to Judy Rosenberg, a 76-year-old grandmother to […]
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Cancer Drugs in the News
An article published yesterday in Newsweek describes a European analysis that found cancer drugs are being approved without adequate evidence […]
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SMAB Member’s Work Recognized
Hilary Turnberg, RN, BSN, CEN, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB) and pancreatic cancer oncology nurse navigator […]
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A Record-Breaking 68 Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Attend PurpleRideStride Minnesota
The Twin Cities turned purple this Saturday for PurpleRideStride Minnesota, the road to end pancreatic cancer. A record-breaking 68 pancreatic […]
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Sally Ride Legacy Honored in New Documentary
A new short documentary featured on the University of California Television’s the STEAM Channel honored Sally Ride, the American physicist […]
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Forbes Article Discusses Potential of PARP Inhibitors to Treat Certain Pancreatic Cancer Patients
The so-called breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 were originally found to increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer when […]
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Miss Louisiana Raises Awareness at 2018 Miss America Competition
Editor’s note: PanCAN congratulates Laryssa on being one of the top 10 finalists on last night’s 2018 Miss America Competition. […]
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PanCAN Is Here to Help During a Natural Disaster
Whether it’s hurricanes, storms, wildfires or earthquakes, we’re all vulnerable to the risk – and reality – of natural disasters. […]
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The Mindy Project Auctions Designer Wardrobe to Support PanCAN
Hulu’s hit series “The Mindy Project” is currently in its sixth and final season. And to celebrate its outstanding run, […]
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Black-American Families Discuss Their Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Earlier this morning, two families affected by pancreatic cancer shared their stories on WBTV’s Morning Break in preparation for PurpleStride […]
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5 Questions & Answers About the ‘BiliScreen App’ to Detect Pancreatic Cancer Through Selfies
You may have seen the news about a new app, called BiliScreen, being developed at the University of Washington that […]
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iHeart Radio Features PanCAN Founder
Editor’s note: Listen to Pam’s interview this Saturday, Sept. 2 on AM 980 The Mission at 5 p.m. CDT or […]
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One Selfie Shows the Love of a Couple Newly Diagnosed
As reported on TODAY.com, Jennifer Baker and her husband, Justin, were taking a walk together on a sunny July afternoon […]
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Discovery Channel Clinical Trials Series: Episode 3 – “Prognosis”
The final episode of a three-part documentary, First in Human, aired on Aug. 24, on Discovery. The six-hour series provided a […]
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Discovery Channel Clinical Trials Series: Episode 2 – “Treatment”
The second episode of the three-part Discovery documentary on clinical trials, First in Human, follows the gripping story of three […]
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Actor, Writer and Director Joseph Bologna Dies from Pancreatic Cancer
Hollywood is in mourning today after losing one of its own to pancreatic cancer. Yesterday, multiple news sources confirmed that […]
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NPR and JAMA Oncology Highlight Financial Impact of Cancer
A research letter published in JAMA Oncology this week highlights out-of-pocket costs, financial distress and underinsurance in cancer care. NPR […]
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Discovery Channel Takes In-Depth Look into Experimental Clinical Trials
The first episode of a three-part documentary, First in Human, debuted Aug. 10, on Discovery. The six-hour series provides a […]
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Charlotte TV Anchor Hosts Pancreatic Cancer Web Series
Editor’s note: Watch Maureen’s interview with Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera as he talks about the second anniversary of […]
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PanCAN-funded Research Highlighted in Nebraska Media
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) are making headlines and spreading hope thanks to their findings published […]
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SiriusXM Radio Features PanCAN President & CEO and SMAB Chair
Today, PanCAN president and CEO, Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, and chair of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB), Diane […]
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Research Grantees and Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Featured in Interview
2017 Grant Recipients and Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Featured on KATU-TV in Portland, Ore. Last month, our organization awarded 17 grants […]
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Targeted Oncology Features Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Chair
Editor’s Note: Listen to our president/CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA and chair of our SMAB, Diane Simeone, MD on The […]
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Report Shows Clinical Trial Misconceptions Prevail
Clinical trials are critical to advance treatment options, and pancreatic cancer patients who participate in clinical research have better outcomes. […]
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PanCAN Joins Best-In-Class Leaders for Roundtable at Harvard Business School
Last month, we shared news highlighting our Vice President of Marketing Jenny Isaacson, who currently sits on the committee for […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Claims Life of Former Dallas Cowboys Player
Yesterday, The Dallas Morning News confirmed that former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Willie Townes succumbed to pancreatic cancer just one […]
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Miss Louisiana Raises Awareness and Funds for PanCAN
Laryssa Bonacquisti used her talents as a ventriloquist to win the 2016 Miss Louisiana competition. But since then, she has […]
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Rob ‘Tyger’ Rubin’s Gift of Wanderlust Leads Him to Wage Hope for His Parents
After 20 years away from biking, Rob ‘Tyger’ Rubin climbed back onto the saddle. He trained for a year for […]
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2017 Grant Recipient and Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Featured on WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio
Earlier this month, our organization awarded 17 grants to 21 researchers at 12 institutions across the country through our competitive […]
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PanCAN’s November Awareness Campaign Named PR Daily’s Best Multichannel Campaign of the Year
We are excited to announce last year’s “Wage Hope Together” campaign for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month has been named Best […]
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Google Doodle Celebrates Designer Who Passed Away from Pancreatic Cancer
Acclaimed costume designer Eiko Ishioka was featured on Google search’s Google Doodle this week. The Tokyo-born designer would have been […]
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Cincinnati Reds Team Up with Survivors, Donate to the Cause
Pancreatic cancer survivors Maurice Bason and John Beck showcased their athletic abilities at the Cincinnati Reds’ game on June 7 […]
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PanCAN Featured in the Harvard Business Review
Earlier this week, we were featured in the Harvard Business Review for our role in the novel HBS Kraft PM […]
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Keeping the Faith
Brandi Monteverde’s mother, Becky Evetts, passed away from pancreatic cancer 11 years ago. Brandi made a promise to her mom: […]
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Advocacy Day Takes National Media by Storm
In the days leading up to, on and following National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day, our president and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, […]
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Oscar-Winning Director of “Rocky” Loses Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
John G. Avildsen, director of the 1976 iconic sports film “Rocky” and the first three “Karate Kid” movies, has died from […]
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Cancer Progress Spotlighted in the News
Earlier this month, nearly 40,000 clinical oncologists, cancer researchers and other healthcare and industry professionals convened in Chicago for the […]
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Our Very Own American Ninja Warrior: Joe Heiden
Last March, we shared the story of Joe Heiden, a 46-year-old pancreatic cancer survivor who competed in the qualifying-round of […]
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Healing Beyond Words
Editor’s Note: In honor of National Photography Month, we are republishing a story about Nancy Borrowick’s photography book. In it, […]
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Celebrating 30th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day
On Sunday, June 4, thousands of people across the cancer community will gather worldwide to honor cancer survivors and recognize […]
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Grandmother with Pancreatic Cancer Gets Invite to Prom
Stephen Vigil of Fredericksburg, Va., has had a lifelong bond with his grandmother, Julia Jarman. “Since I was a baby, […]
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Celebs, Influencers, Survivors and Other Notables Join Together at PurpleStride to End Pancreatic Cancer
An unseasonal sprinkling of rain in L.A. didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 1,500 who joined the sea of […]
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PanCAN Volunteers Sit Down with KCAL-TV to Talk PurpleStride Los Angeles
April – Volunteer Appreciation Month – may have ended, but volunteer appreciation never ends at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. […]
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Survivors Celebrate Life on Skydiving Adventure
People magazine gets in on the action by covering the story! Three Southern California pancreatic cancer survivors – Susie Lemieux, […]
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PurpleStride Comes to Chicago and Raleigh-Durham; Survivors, Friends and Family Celebrate
Chicago and the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area were a bit more purple than usual this past Saturday, as a combined 4,800+ […]
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Racial Disparities Exist in Cancer Care, Research Shows
In 2009, Jennifer Tseng, MD, and her team were scouring a National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End results […]
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White Sox Pitcher’s Wife Meets with FOX and ESPN for PurpleStride Chicago
Erin Robertson, wife of Chicago White Sox pitcher, David Robertson, sat down with FOX 32 morning news anchor Corey McPherrin […]
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We were Featured on Chicagoist.com!
The following post was featured on the homepage of chicagoist.com, highlighting our upcoming PurpleStride Chicago event. Read the original article. […]
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PanCAN CEO Speaks with Media about PurpleStride Los Angeles
Update — more PurpleStride in the news! Julie Fleshman, MBA, JD, our President and CEO, recently sat down with Tina […]
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Researchers Discover Zeb1 as a Key Factor in Pancreatic Cancer Growth and Aggressiveness
A German research team at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) discovered that the protein Zeb1 activates pancreatic cancer growth and aggressiveness. […]
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Elinor Was Boston Strong, and Family Carries on Her Legacy
“In Search of Dreaming” I wonder for how long this thing has been living inside me. A hidden, dormant deformity […]
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Mass. Governor and Boston Red Sox President Buzzing for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Boston is abuzz this week, not only with the Boston Marathon days away, but also with thousands of buzz cuts […]
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Patrick Swayze’s Legacy Lives on to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
One of our Influencers of Hope, Lisa Niemi Swayze, is honoring her late husband’s legacy by donating a portion of […]
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Dad and Two Sons Fighting Pancreatic Cancer Together
PEOPLE Magazine just shared a compelling article on North Carolina brothers Preston and Parker, who were both diagnosed with the […]
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Legacy of Michael Landon Featured in Cancer Today
From his first appearance at age 22 on the new Western Bonanza in the fall of 1959, Michael Landon was […]
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Former Vice President Joe Biden Headlines “Connect to End Cancer” Session at South by Southwest Conference
The fight against cancer is deeply personal for former Vice President Joe Biden, who lost his son, Beau, to brain […]
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Show Some Love for our Extraordinary Employees
At the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, we love showing gratitude for the amazing members of our community. That means putting […]
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Honoring the life of Anne Glauber, pancreatic cancer champion and advocate
It is with much regret that we share that Anne Glauber, the co-founder of Let’s Win!, died yesterday after a […]
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Julie Fleshman Joins FasterCures Patients Count Leadership Council
We are pleased to announce that our president and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, has joined the FasterCures Patients Count […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Takes Center Stage for Hollywood’s Elite
As Hollywood prepares for The Oscars® on February 26, we are highlighting talented individuals of the arts who have not […]
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Legendary Actor, Richard Hatch, Dies Today At 71
Editor’s Note: Yesterday we shared the following article about the recent passing of actors Richard Hatch and John Hurt. We […]
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Raise Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer on World Cancer Day
Tomorrow is World Cancer Day, a 24-hour period dedicated to raising critical education and getting the globe talking about cancer. […]
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Siri Creator Opens Up About His Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Dag Kittlaus, creator of speech recognition company Siri, which he sold to Apple in 2010, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer […]
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New Guidelines Recommend Palliative Care Early, with Treatment
Patients fighting pancreatic cancer may experience painful and debilitating symptoms and side effects from their disease and treatment. Supportive (palliative) […]
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Our Chief Research Officer among First Inducted into Hometown Hall of Fame
Our very own Chief Research Officer, Lynn Matrisian PhD, MBA, was inducted into the newly established Montgomery Area High School […]
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