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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.
Four Ways Volunteers Help Us Take Action Against Pancreatic Cancer
This week, 1st-7th June, is Volunteers Week and we want to celebrate the amazing volunteers that support the work that we do!
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Daraxonrasib: A Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Research
The latest results of a Phase 3 trial carried out by researchers in the US showed that daraxonrasib significantly improved overall survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer whose disease had progressed following previous treatment.
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Dying Matters Week 2026 - Are your affairs in order?
As we approach the end of Dying Matters Awareness Week, we want to take this opportunity to discuss the importance of planning ahead when approaching end of life.
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Kicking off International Nurses Day 2026
It's hard to believe it's a year since I retired from nursing. A period of unwinding and unravelling, a time to "reset" with regular yoga classes, cycling with my new bike and the beginning of my Gaelic learning journey.
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Dying Matters Week 2026
This week, from 4th-10th of May 2026, it is Dying Matters Awareness Week, and the theme is ‘Let’s Talk about Death and Dying’.
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The Power of Sharing Your Story
At Pancreatic Cancer Action, we see first-hand how powerful it is when people share their stories. Behind every diagnosis is a real person, a family, and a journey that deserves to be heard.
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The Launch of the Rare Cancers Act 2026
On Thursday 5th March, the Rare Cancers Bill received Royal Assent and officially became the Rare Cancers Act 2026. This is a huge step forward to boosting research, innovation and patient access to treatments for rare cancers, such as pancreatic cancer.
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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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Pancreatic 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
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Less 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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