Press office
Press office
Pancreatic Cancer Action's aim is to improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, fund life-saving research, provide information patients can trust and provide resources to healthcare professionals.
Get in touch
Call 0303 040 1770 Ext. 3 or email: News@panact.org
Xana Doyle, PR and Communications Lead, email: xana@panact.org
Louise Lowman, Head of Marketing & Communications, email: Louise@panact.org
Chris Wiltowski, Marketing and Communications Executive, email: Chris@panact.org
What we can do to support journalists
- We can put you in touch with individuals affected by pancreatic cancer who would be happy to share their story
- Provide expert spokespeople who can supply comment.
- We can provide you with up to date information about pancreatic cancer, including research, statistics
You can also find some helpful stats, facts and other resources to help you below.
What we can do to help supporters
- We can help publicise your event/challenge with your local media, on our social media and website
- We can help you share your story with the media to help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer
Information for journalists
Who we are
Pancreatic Cancer Action's aim is to improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer through raising awareness of the symptoms, fund life-saving research, provide information patients can trust and provide resources to healthcare professionals.
Pancreatic cancer symptoms
Pancreatic cancer is often dubbed the "silent killer" due to its subtle and easily overlooked symptoms. Common symptoms include:
· Persistent indigestion or heartburn
· Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the upper abdomen or back
· Unexplained weight loss
· Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
· Changes in bowel habits
· New-onset diabetes

Pancreatic cancer facts
Learn all about the current pancreatic cancer facts such as:
· 29 people are newly diagnosed with the disease each day
· 44% of cases are diagnosed in A&E, where it is often too late for curative treatment
· Pancreatic cancer is the 5th most lethal cancer and the 10th most common in the UK
· The disease receives just 3.1% of cancer research funding, despite its high mortality
· The five-year survival rate is less than 8%

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Download and view our press pack for pancreatic cancer facts, statistics, charity information, and points of contact.
DownloadHow we can help
We have a large network of media volunteers who are accessible throughout the UK, and charity spokespeople, covering a variety of topics from health to political issues, available to go live or for comment.
For case studies or interviews with people happy to share their story please contact us so we can direct you to those relating to a specific region, or topic.
Share your story
If you've been affected by pancreatic cancer, one of the most amazing ways you can help raise awareness and provide support to others, is by sharing your pancreatic cancer stories.
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