All of us at Pancreatic Cancer Action would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the launch of our pancreatic cancer awareness campaign; “This isn’t what you think it is! #PancreasNotPenis” yesterday. As always, speaking to… Read More
on 22nd November 2019
This November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month we will be sharing a series of stories written by survivors of the disease. This is Jo's story. 75% of people cannot name a single symptom of pancreatic cancer Jo, mother to… Read More
on 19th November 2019
Today, on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Pancreatic Cancer Action have launched a bold campaign; ‘This isn’t what you think it is! #PancreasNotPenis’ after a survey revealed that almost a quarter of the UK incorrectly identified the pancreas as a penis. We are launching the #PancreasNotPenis campaign at… Read More
on 18th November 2019
Pancreatic Cancer Action, alongside more than twenty other charities, has contributed to the Cancer Research UK election manifesto. This document identifies joint priorities in cancer care for the next government to address. Working together with other charities allows our voices… Read More
on 18th November 2019
This November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month we will be sharing a series of stories written by survivors of the disease. This is Jean's story. “I don't think about my diagnosis too much, as long as… Read More
on 14th November 2019
Diabetes is a condition which affects almost 3.7 million people in the UK. Diabetes can be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer or a symptom of the disease. Today on World Diabetes Day, we look at what diabetes is, the… Read More
on 14th November 2019
This is Penny's story. “Without seeing the article about Ali’s story and the symptoms she described I am not sure I would have survived pancreatic cancer” Penny was working as a midwife and was fit and healthy when she was… Read More
on 11th November 2019
This November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month we will be sharing a series of stories written by survivors of the disease. This is Gill's story. "Before I was diagnosed, I hardly knew anything about pancreatic cancer”… Read More
on 6th November 2019
This November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month we will be sharing a series of stories written by survivors of the disease. This is Yvonne's survivor story. “I know I am very lucky to survive pancreatic cancer… Read More
on 5th November 2019
The Glasgow Precision Oncology Laboratory (GPOL) at the University of Glasgow has developed a series of tests called an assay for all types of cancer. The cancer test are designed specifically to allow doctors to give personalised treatments to patients… Read More
on 5th November 2019
