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

You can also find some helpful stats, facts and other resources to help you below.

What we can do to help supporters

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

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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.

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How 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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Here you can explore the latest news on pancreatic cancer, the charity, and our supporters.

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