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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
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is pleased to announce that singer/songwriter and PanCAN Influencer of Hope, Erin Willett released a […]
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New Recommendations to Improve Clinical Trial Enrollment
Pancreatic cancer patients who participate in clinical research have better outcomes. Every treatment available today was approved through a clinical […]
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New York Airwaves Go Purple for PurpleStride
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) staff, volunteer leaders and celebrities turned local airwaves purple over the weekend to raise awareness, […]
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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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Remembering NFL Stars Affected by Pancreatic Cancer
Super Bowl 52 is almost upon us and football is on many of our minds. It’s worth reminding all of […]
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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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Inspiration through Adventure, Family and the Kindness of Others
Brave, inspiring, determined and unstoppable. These are the words that come to mind for Joe Heiden’s four young daughters when […]
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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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Wage Hope at PurpleStride, the Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer
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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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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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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