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.

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Diagnosed

Receiving a diagnosis can be worrying. We can guide you through the disease, its treatments and the next steps.

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Pancreatic 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.

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Key facts about pancreatic cancer

5th

Pancreatic cancer is the UK’s 5th biggest cancer killer.

29

29 people are newly diagnosed with the disease every day.

3%

Pancreatic cancer receives just 3% of research funding.

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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.

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Our mission

to improve the survival rates

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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

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Latest 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.

10 Ways to Protect your Pancreas - Ade Williams MBE

Your pancreas is one of those organs most people never think about… until it starts causing serious trouble. It quietly controls blood sugar, digestion, and metabolism, so looking after it is a good idea.

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No Smoking Day 2026

Smoking is the greatest modifiable risk factor for pancreatic cancer and is responsible for approximately 22% of all pancreatic cancer cases. However, research has shown that risk can be reduced once a person has quit smoking.

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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.

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