Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and today marks the launch of our #DeadlyKiller campaign.

Pancreatic cancer is often called the “silent” or “deadly killer” because its symptoms are vague and easy to confuse with less serious conditions.

The sad reality is that pancreatic cancer remains the deadliest of common cancers in the UK, with only 10-20% of patients being diagnosed in time for potentially life-saving treatment.

Shockingly, half of the people diagnosed with this deadly disease will die within 3 months, and 93% will die within 5 years.

This simply isn’t good enough.

We know symptom awareness levels across the UK are extremely low, so our new #DeadlyKiller campaign calls on the public to learn the symptoms and save lives.

We position pancreatic cancer as a deadly, unknown killer that’s taking lives, with the creative urging people to put together the clues (symptoms) before it’s too late. By being direct, we hope to raise vital awareness and encourage earlier diagnosis.

For those diagnosed in time for potentially life-saving surgery, the 5-year survival increases to around 30%. 

Recognising the symptoms early and acting fast could save your life, or the life of someone you love.

By being direct, we hope our #DeadlyKiller campaign does just that.

This campaign was created with, and for, our pancreatic cancer community. This includes survivors and bereaved families, who want the truth about this disease to be heard.

Find out more about the #DeadlyKiller.

Throughout Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, staff from Pancreatic Cancer Action are out and about across the UK raising awareness and vitally needed funds.

Here’s where you can find us this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month:

Wednesday 5th November

University of Surrey

1-3pm

Can we catch it earlier? Pancreatic cancer awareness and public perspectives

Awareness-raising event open to everyone, with no medical background needed.

Find out more and book your place here: Can we catch it earlier? Pancreatic cancer awareness and public perspectives

Thursday 6th November

Pancreatic Cancer Action and Pancreatic Cancer UK joint charity photo call at Scottish Parliament

12.45-1pm

We’ll be chatting with MSPs after the photocall to help push for policy priorities.

Friday 7th November

Grove View Integrated Care and Health Hub, Dunstable

2-4pm

Awareness-raising with GPs and the public.

Thursday 13th November

Train Station Collection Day – Manchester Piccadilly Station

8am-5pm

Awareness-raising and fundraising day

Monday 17th November

Train Station Collection Day – Edinburgh Waverley Station

8am-5pm

Awareness-raising and fundraising day

Tuesday 18th November

Train Station Collection Day – Leeds Central Station

8am-5pm

Awareness-raising and fundraising day

Thursday 20th November

Train Station Collection Day – Birmingham New Street

8am-5pm

Awareness-raising and fundraising day

Train Station Collection Day – London Waterloo Station

8am-5pm

Awareness-raising and fundraising day

Scottish Parliament Debate – The Scottish Parliament, Holyrood

Time TBC, but expected to take place in the afternoon after First Minister Questions.

Debate to mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and sponsored by Clare Adamson MSP.

The debate can be viewed online at https://www.scottishparliament.tv/

Tuesday 25th November

Train Station Collection Day – Glasgow Central Station

8am-6pm

Awareness-raising and fundraising day, with a fantastic line-up of entertainment throughout the day. Acts confirmed (but subject to change):

• 11 - 11.30am Rock Choir
• 11.45am - 12.15pm Rock Choir
• 2 - 2.30pm KC Community Choir
• 3 - 5pm Buskers
• 5pm Kirkintilloch Pipe Band

Don’t forget, you can also support us throughout Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month by joining people across the UK in Turning it Purple.

We continue to fight for a future where everyone is diagnosed early and survives pancreatic cancer, and we hope that you will join us in this fight this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Your support is driving change and saving lives. Thank you.