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Pancreatic Cancer Action

Being a vulnerable person in the coronavirus crisis: Ali’s Story

The coronavirus pandemic that the world is now facing is causing a lot of confusion and fear among many, especially those of us who have a compromised immune system. I am very grateful to have lived 12 years since my…

Being a vulnerable person in the coronavirus crisis: Ali’s Story
Ali

on 25th March 2020

Yvonne Carse

“I know I am very lucky but I have no idea why this has happened to me”

  Yvonne was just 56 when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. She was a headteacher in a small village school and never took time off work. Yvonne was diagnosed with proctitis, a type of ulcerative colitis in…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Issy Smith

on 20th March 2020

Dear friends and supporters

This is an unprecedented time for Pancreatic Cancer Action, as it is for the health sector, communities and businesses across the UK and it is unsettling for everyone. We wanted to let you know that we are still here for…

Dear friends and supporters
Ali

on 20th March 2020

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How to stay well during the coronavirus pandemic

In this blog post you will find advice and practical recommendations on how to stay well whilst isolating from the coronavirus.

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Issy Smith

on 19th March 2020

How is coronovirus affecting Pancreatic Cancer Action?

Will you help protect Pancreatic Cancer Action from the impact of coronavirus?

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Issy Smith

on 18th March 2020

Pancreatic Cancer Action

PCA’s research projects for 2020

Throughout 2020 and beyond, Pancreatic Cancer Action is excited to be collaborating with various groups to research the link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes. We will be funding and taking part in two research projects aiming to identify an opportunity…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Issy Smith

on 13th March 2020

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Advice on coronavirus for people with cancer

On this blog page you will find information on the corona virus, symptoms and your risk if you have pancreatic cancer and what you can do.

Joe Kirwin
Joe Kirwin

on 11th March 2020

Pancreatic Cancer Action

Cancer Awareness in the workplace

Cancer is responsible for 29% of long term absence at work, the importance of getting people in the workplace, and their employers, involved in learning about cancer is more important than ever.

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Issy Smith

on 10th March 2020

Pancreatic Cancer Action

Worrying number of people delay going to the doctors

A recent survey revealed that a worrying number of people in the UK would put off going to the doctors for reasons such as being embarrassed or not having enough time. Even when experiencing Jaundice, a life threatening condition, only…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Issy Smith

on 6th March 2020

Pancreatic Cancer Action

PCA Community Volunteer meets with local MP to discuss pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer Action’s Community Volunteer, Sandra Francis recently organised a meeting with her local MP, Nigel Huddleston, to raise awareness of the issues surrounding pancreatic cancer and encourage him and other MPs to attend drop-in sessions being held at the…

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Issy Smith

on 6th March 2020

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