Pancreatic Cancer Action
Saving lives through early diagnosis
We are the only UK charity that specifically focuses on improving pancreatic cancer survival rates through early diagnosis in everything we do.
Concerned
We’re here to help. Find out about pancreatic cancer, its symptoms, risks and other useful information.
Read moreDiagnosed
Receiving a diagnosis can be worrying. We can guide you through the disease, its treatments and the next steps.
Read morePancreatic cancer
In the UK, almost 10,500 people are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. Find out all you need to know about pancreatic cancer.
Read moreKey facts about pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the UK’s 5th biggest cancer killer.
29 people are newly diagnosed with the disease every day.
Pancreatic cancer receives just 3% of research funding.
Take action
Help us improve the survival rates of pancreatic cancer by taking action in honour of a loved one, as a personal challenge or by simply supporting the cause.
Pyjamas for PanCan is back
Join us on 24th April and help us say ‘goodnight’ to pancreatic cancer. It’s simple, fun, and it saves lives.
Wear your pyjamas for the day, donate what you can, and help spread the word. You’ll be raising awareness and funds that truly make a difference
Learn moreLatest news
Here you can explore the latest news on pancreatic cancer, the charity, and our supporters.
The content you will find here includes updates, and insights that help raise awareness and support our mission in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Welcoming our new Chief Executive Officer, Paula Hanford
Paula was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Pancreatic Cancer Action by the Board of Trustees and takes up her new position today, Monday 2nd March.
Read morePancreatic Cancer Action's response to the 2026 National Cancer Plan for England
Yesterday, on 4th February 2026 during World Cancer Day, a new ten-year National Cancer Plan was published for England. This is the most ambitious plan on cancer in a generation
Read moreLess Survivable Cancers Awareness Week 2026
Last week was the second awareness week hosted by Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, which Pancreatic Cancer Action is proud to be member of
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