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Ways to find pancreatic cancer in the earliest stages are urgently needed.

Diabetes can be both a risk factor and an early symptom of pancreatic cancer.

Earlier detection of pancreatic cancer leads to more treatment options and improved survival. But most people are diagnosed after the disease has spread, limiting treatment options and – most tragically – limiting time with family and friends. PanCAN is working to change this.

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

Editor’s note: In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we’re republishing a previous article answering common questions about pancreatic enzyme replacement […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing inspiring stories from our community to pay tribute to those […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Patient Registry is a global online database created to look for patterns in treatments, […]
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Editor’s note: In March, we published an article about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and how it impacts pancreatic cancer patients. As […]
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Bob and Eileen Williams of Brunswick, Ohio, met when a friend set them up on a blind date. That one […]
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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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Editor’s note: Sadly, Adrian Sorrell passed away in June 2020. We are grateful he allowed his story to be shared.  […]
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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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Editor’s note: In honor of the recent announcement of PanCAN’s Early Detection Initiative, we’re sharing stories that give you a […]
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Editor’s note: This Rare Disease Day, we want to share more about a rare form of pancreatic cancer – pancreatic […]
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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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Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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Editor’s note: During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting symptoms of the disease and the importance of being proactive […]
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Dag Kittlaus was expecting a routine follow-up message when the doctor’s office called after his physical exam in November 2016. […]
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His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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The symptoms patients may experience leading up to their pancreatic cancer diagnosis – including weight loss, abdominal pain and changes […]
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Itchy skin is often caused by everyday culprits like dry skin, allergies and bug bites. But it can also be […]
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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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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Pancreatic cancer knowledge is key, advised Victoria Manax, MD,, chief medical officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), in […]
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Weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients should be treated as aggressively as the cancer itself, says a new article published […]
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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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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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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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Knowing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and getting it diagnosed early could save your life. This message is delivered personally […]
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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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In November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the focus is on raising awareness about risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. […]
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Scanxiety – no, it’s not a real word yet, but the fear is real, and it is widely shared among […]
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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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Pancreatic cancer is sometimes called a “silent” disease because symptoms are rarely noticeable in its early stages. If symptoms are […]
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It is important to know all your treatment options at every stage of your pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Here are five […]
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Many pancreatic cancer patients experience weight loss, which can be caused or made worse by treatment as well as the […]
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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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The holiday season is filled with a lot of activity: getting gifts, decorating, participating in religious traditions, gathering with family, […]
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While most people are familiar with types 1 and 2 diabetes, there is a third, less common type, known as […]
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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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As part of our new series, “Ask Patient Central,” where we ask a Patient Central Associate a common question they […]
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You may have seen the news about a new app, called BiliScreen, being developed at the University of Washington that […]
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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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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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Weight loss is especially common in people with pancreatic cancer. It can be associated with treatment or with the disease […]
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New analysis published in the journal BMJ confirmed the connection between obesity and pancreatic cancer, along with 10 other cancer […]
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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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