News and Stories About wellness
Our Founder Reflects on Women’s Health Month
Simply put, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) would not exist without Pamela Acosta Marquardt. “It all started with […]
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Moments Matter: Maryann Grau
Cancer is no laughing matter, which makes Maryann Grau’s gift of humor invaluable. It pulled her through the stress of […]
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Caring Tips for Pancreatic Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Editor’s note: Pancreatic cancer survivor Roberta Luna contributed to a Huffington Post article about little things people can do to […]
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How to Manage Seasonal Depression
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and […]
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7 Ways to Show a Caregiver Some Love
A friend, coworker or family member is caring for someone with pancreatic cancer. You want that person to also feel […]
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Cold-Weather Recipes for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and nutrition. […]
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Friday Fix: Chef Serves up Tips for Survivors
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Self-Care Tips for Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series brings pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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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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Friday Fix: Does Food Affect Mental Health?
Maria Petzel, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC, senior clinical dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center and a member of the Pancreatic […]
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Friday Fix: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Healthy Meals
Each year, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a time to […]
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Friday Fix: 4 Summer Safety Myths Uncovered
Sun-kissed cheeks, warm breeze blowing through your hair and longer days of sunshine. Summer makes for a great time to […]
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Healthy Skincare Tips for Patients in Treatment
Although pancreatic cancer patients have similar experiences, most are unique. This is especially true when it comes to side effects […]
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Friday Fix: Staying Hydrated
Water is refreshing, good for you and essential for overall health – but it’s also something that people don’t always […]
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Friday Fix: How to Stay Active During Summer Heat
During the long, hot days of summer, it can be easy to say “no” to activity. However, most experts agree […]
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Friday Fix: The Flu and You
Editor’s note: Since flu season is in full-force, we are republishing “The Flu and You” to remind pancreatic cancer patients […]
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Relaxation for Patients and Caregivers
Editor’s note: Since April is Stress Awareness Month, we are featuring this previously published article to support our pancreatic cancer […]
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