Response to the Spring Budget
On Wednesday 15th March 2023 the Chancellor released his spring budget. Here is how they might impact pancreatic cancer patients and their families.
on 15th March 2023
Health and Wellbeing
Prevention in Action – Recognising risk factors before it’s too late
Smoking is the greatest modifiable risk factor for pancreatic cancer and is responsible for approximately 22% of all pancreatic cancer cases.
on 27th February 2023
Campaigning for change and winning for patients.
We have a proud history of fighting for our patients, to improve early diagnosis and to save lives. In 2022 we had some major wins which we truly believe will help to improve the survival rates for pancreatic cancer.
on 2nd February 2023
PCA and Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance partner to deliver a webinar for healthcare professionals on ground-breaking research.
Early in December 2022 Pancreatic Cancer Action teamed up with Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) to deliver the first webinar to health professionals on new research that shows weight loss and rising blood glucose could be precursors for pancreatic…
on 20th December 2022
NHS Winter Vaccines available in Scotland!
NHS Scotland continues to offer winter vaccines. NHS Scotland recommends you get your vaccines as soon as they are offered to you.
on 7th November 2022
New ‘Parp Inhibitors’ Could Prevent the Development of Pancreatic Cancer
Breakthrough research could see some genetic cancers prevented before developing and is already being used for some people at risk.
on 24th August 2022
New ban on Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings in Scotland
Read about the new ban on smoking outside hospital buildings in Scotland.
3 month cancer treatment times are a “death sentence” for pancreatic cancer patients
Shocking new data released this week has revealed that 1366 cancer patients in the UK are still waiting for treatment to start 104 days after they were referred with urgent suspected cancer and have since had a cancer diagnosis confirmed.
on 1st August 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Join Call to Conservative Leadership Candidates to Commit to 10-Year Cancer Plan
Pancreatic Cancer Action has joined the One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities to deliver an urgent call to Conservative party leadership candidates to commit to the 10-year cancer plan.
on 22nd July 2022
Dear Steve Barclay, Cancer Won’t Wait.
Read our reaction to the Khan Review into the government's current tobacco policies and if it will hit its target to make England smoke-free by 2030.
on 13th July 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action’s Work on Diabetes in 2022
For Diabetes Week 2022, we look at the work we're currently doing as a charity that's related to the link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes, and look into why this research is key.
on 19th June 2022