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Why It’s Important to Advocate for Yourself During Coronavirus Pandemic
You are your own best advocate. If you’ve been diagnosed with a disease like pancreatic cancer, it’s important to get […]
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Grandfather Finds Hope Through Clinical Trial
For Adrian Sorrell, Father’s Day 2018 started out as a fun family celebration – visiting with the grandkids, eating brunch […]
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Ask a Dietitian Series: Pancreatic Enzymes
Editor’s note: In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we’re featuring a special series for our Friday Fix called, “Ask a […]
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12-year Survivor Funds Research and Gives Hope
Sheila Sky Kasselman has experienced more than a decade’s worth of challenges, but the 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor doesn’t let […]
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5 Key Facts about PNETs
Editor’s note: This Rare Disease Day, we want to share more about a rare form of pancreatic cancer – pancreatic […]
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Diagnosed at 19, Survivor Finds New Path, Career as a PanCAN Staffer
Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of love, inspiration and special connections made […]
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A Survivor Lives to Be Their Sunshine
Life is better now. Before Adam Deal, 35, was told he had between two and 12 months left to live […]
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How to Be Proactive When Experiencing Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
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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Siri Co-founder: ‘I’ll Wear Purple the Rest of My Life’
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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Famous Rock Band Member Fights Pancreatic Cancer
His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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Young Father Vows to Fight the Disease for His Sons
Editor’s note: Last week we introduced you to pancreatic cancer survivor, Adam Deal. He was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic […]
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Best Practices for Pancreatic Enzymes Paper Published
The symptoms patients may experience leading up to their pancreatic cancer diagnosis – including weight loss, abdominal pain and changes […]
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Your Quick Guide to Itching and Pancreatic Cancer
Itchy skin is often caused by everyday culprits like dry skin, allergies and bug bites. But it can also be […]
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Symptom and Side Effect Insights Thanks to You
Thanks to our community’s contributions to the Patient Registry, we’re able to share insights that could potentially help patients and […]
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It Starts with Someone: Barbara Kenner, PhD
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Chief Medical Officer on Pancreatic Cancer Signs
Pancreatic cancer knowledge is key, advised Victoria Manax, MD,, chief medical officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), in […]
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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: 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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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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The Facts About Jaundice and Pancreatic Cancer
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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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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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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Understanding Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors
In November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the focus is on raising awareness about risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. […]
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What Is ‘Scanxiety’ and How to Manage It
Scanxiety – no, it’s not a real word yet, but the fear is real, and it is widely shared among […]
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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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7 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms and Signs You Should Know
Pancreatic cancer is sometimes called a “silent” disease because symptoms are rarely noticeable in its early stages. If symptoms are […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Myths Uncovered
It is important to know all your treatment options at every stage of your pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Here are five […]
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Things to Know about Muscle-Wasting Syndrome, Cachexia
Many pancreatic cancer patients experience weight loss, which can be caused or made worse by treatment as well as the […]
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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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Coping with Pancreatic Cancer During the Holidays
The holiday season is filled with a lot of activity: getting gifts, decorating, participating in religious traditions, gathering with family, […]
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6 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: In honor of World Diabetes Day, we recently spoke with Suresh Chari, MD, about the connection between diabetes […]
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Type 3c Diabetes Is Often Misdiagnosed, Potentially Delaying Pancreatic Cancer Diagnoses
While most people are familiar with types 1 and 2 diabetes, there is a third, less common type, known as […]
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Patient Registry Findings Presented at Major Meeting
Good nutritional care improves outcomes and is critical for a patient’s quality of life. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) […]
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Early Detection for Pancreatic Cancer
#PancChat is a monthly Twitter event for the pancreatic cancer community, hosted by Let’s Win, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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Ask Patient Central: What Are Some Ways Patients Can Reduce Fatigue?
As part of our new series, “Ask Patient Central,” where we ask a Patient Central Associate a common question they […]
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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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Pancreatic Cancer 101
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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Friday Fix: 4 Tips for Controlling Weight Loss from Pancreatic Cancer
Weight loss is especially common in people with pancreatic cancer. It can be associated with treatment or with the disease […]
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Another study links obesity to increased cancer risk
New analysis published in the journal BMJ confirmed the connection between obesity and pancreatic cancer, along with 10 other cancer […]
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Nation Urged to Shift from Pink to Purple for November Awareness
We’re urging the nation to shift from pink during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October to purple this November in […]
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