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Following the recent release of the Scottish Government's cancer recovery plan, we explore how it intends to tackle a number of key issues surrounding cancer diagnosis and treatment, pancreatic cancer's inclusion in the plan, and how we'll be working with…Read More

Issy Smith

on 16th December

A new report from Public Health Scotland estimates that at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, from March to June, approximately 4000 cancer cases were missed across ScotlandRead More

Issy Smith

on 25th November

We know that pancreatic cancer patients have been particularly affected by COVID-19 along every stage of their journey, from diagnosis to treatment, recovery, and palliative care. However, we are now starting to see some published data which reflects the scale of the…Read More

Issy Smith

on 4th November

Our pharmacy ambassador Ade Williams, explores the detrimental effects that COVID-19 has had on pancreatic cancer patients, including those faced with health inequalities as a result of their socioeconomic and racial background. He highlights the vital role that community pharmacies,…Read More

Ade Williams

on 12th October

At Pancreatic Cancer Action, we know that a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be a frightening and uncertain time. Each stage in your journey can throw up new questions and concerns and it can be difficult to know where to…Read More

Issy Smith

on 9th September

In this blog you will find details of the latest update to the shielding advice, including what restrictions have been eased and why, the questions raised by these changes and PCA's standpoint. Ali Stunt also discusses what she'll be doing…Read More

Issy Smith

on 24th June

In this blog you will find details of the latest statistics released by NHS England, based on the impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients. Including the effects its had on all stages of the patient journey from referral to treatment…Read More

Issy Smith

on 22nd June

The Coronavirus Pandemic is having a huge impact on the way that people are using the NHS, with cancer referrals, GP and A&E visits down significantly versus last year. With pressure on NHS resources set to continue in the months…Read More

Issy Smith

on 22nd May

If you currently have pancreatic cancer, or have had the disease in the past, you may have been advised by the government that you need to take part in shielding (staying at home and only leaving the house for medical…Read More

Issy Smith

on 20th May

Ade Williams, PCA Pharamcy Ambassador and Lead Pharmacist at Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol, is on the front line fight the coronavirus pandemic. He has written this piece and we think it is well worth a read:Read More

Ade Williams

on 28th April