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2020 marks the 10th anniversary since I founded Pancreatic Cancer Action and, in those humble days,10 years ago, working alone in the back bedroom of my home, I could only dream that PCA would become the organisation that it has...Read More

Ali

on 15th January

We are so grateful to our Patrons and Ambassadors and community volunteers for supporting this campaign! It is fantastic to see some new faces supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action too, helping us to really raise the profile of the disease. Dr...Read More

Issy Smith

on 27th November

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

Lucy Constable

on 18th November

Almost 10,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK every year, more than one person an hour. We believe in promoting the early diagnosis of the disease, so that more patients are diagnosed in time for potentially curative...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 31st October

According to our recent survey*, the UK public has a worryingly low knowledge of the pancreas and pancreatic cancer, with 69% knowing nothing about the disease and 74% not being able to name a single symptom. What’s more, concerningly, around...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 1st October

We are delighted to announce that our Founder & CEO, Ali Stunt has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufacture and Commerce (RSA). The RSA has been in existence since 1754...Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 20th September

Make A Free Will Online During Remember a Charity Week we are delighted to have partnered with Make A Will Online to be able to offer our supporters the chance to make their free Will in a few simple steps....Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 10th September

It's PCA's mission each November to strive towards saving more lives through early diagnosis. This year all funds raised throughout the month will be used to help fund awareness and education amongst the public and healthcare professionals. Why Turn it...Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 7th September

During August we'll be showing our supporters, friends and partnerships a glimpse into the world of Team PCA, through our Q&A: #WeArePCA Have you ever wondered what we do here at PCA each day? You might want to know why...Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 12th August

We were thrilled to be welcomed back to the Recognition of Excellence (RoE) awards as charity partners! [caption id="attachment_50798" align="alignright" width="360"] Ali Stunt speaking at the RoE awards[/caption] On Tuesday 25th June, Ali Stunt (our founder, CEO and 12 year...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 27th June