Mylan, the company that produce Creon for the UK, have warned of a temporary shortage of Creon 25k over the coming weeks.Read More
on 21st April
Our guest blogger, Trainee Pharmacy Technician, Eva Peng, from Kellaway Pharmacy in Bristol writes about why she is supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action and shares a touching story about the importance of early diagnosis and seeking help for symptoms.Read More
on 3rd February
Researchers at the University of Cardiff have discovered a cell type in the body’s immune system that could help to treat cancer. The cell is a type of T-cell, normally produced by the body that helps to recognise and kill…Read More
on 21st January
on 13th January
We have been truly amazed by the reaction of pharmacies to our Turn it Purple campaign this year. Thousands of pharmacy employees have taken part in the campaign, and numerous pharmacies have applied to the award. However, there could only…Read More
on 16th December
Throughout November, pharmacies up and down the country have been Turning it Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Action’s second annual Pharmacy of the Year Award. The award was set up in 2018 to commend the pharmacies that go above and beyond…Read More
on 16th December
The Health Foundation has recently published a report (November, 2019) analysing the NHS workforce and the current challenges it faces. The report contains some concerning statistics regarding the health workforce and its ability to meet increasing demand. Shocking number of…Read More
on 5th December
Kirstin, our Health and Content Marketing Officer and Vicky, our IT & Digital Programme Manager will be attending the Pharmacy Show at the NEC Birmingham. We will be raising awareness of Pancreatic Cancer Action's pharmacy e-learning modules on pancreatic cancer…Read More
on 18th September
This November, pharmacies are Turning it Purple and entering our Pharmacy of the Year Award to help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer within their local community. Turn it PurpleTM takes place during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (every November) and is a…Read More
on 16th September
The UK’s first convergence science centre has opened in the UK! This will bring together scientists from multiple research areas to investigate new cancer treatment paths, including a treatment for pancreatic cancer. Cancer Research UK have teamed up with the…Read More
on 12th August