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National DNA Day 2025: Understanding Genetics and Pancreatic Cancer

Today is National DNA Day, a moment to recognise the power of genetics and how it shapes our understanding of health and disease. This annual event marks two major scientific milestones, the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953 and…

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 25th April 2025

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Gujarati pancreatic cancer booklets: life-saving information in your language

Many people, especially those who don’t speak English, lack access to vital information. At Pancreatic Cancer Action, we’re bridging this gap by translating our resources in Gujarati and other languages to ensure everyone has the chance for an early diagnosis.

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 19th March 2025

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Supporting those with visual impairments and sight loss

Pancreatic cancer does not discriminate. Regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability - everyone is at risk. At Pancreatic Cancer Action, we aim to help and support all patients, their families and carers.

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 5th May 2023

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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.

Megan MacDonald

on 7th November 2022

NHS PCA Pharmacy Referrals

Small charity influences major win for cancer referrals

Pancreatic Cancer Action has been campaigning for pharmacists to assess cancer symptoms and refer patients to specialists for over a decade.

Adele Carter

on 15th June 2022

IBS Awareness Month

World IBS Day 2022

BS is a common disorder and is often an initial misdiagnosis made by GPs prior to a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Raising awareness of this is so important in providing patients with enough knowledge to challenge an IBS diagnosis if they…

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 19th April 2022

Listen to my body month

Are you listening to what your body is telling you?

Doug
Doug Stephenson

on 9th April 2022

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The Clinically Vulnerable and Vaccines

Ali Stunt
Ali Stunt

on 10th November 2021

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Changes to shielding guidelines in England and Wales

With shielding coming to an end for many across England and Wales today, we discuss how to stay safe when you're out and if your treatment is likely to be affected.

Joe Kirwin
Joe

on 1st April 2021

Vaccination for cancer patients

Changes to vaccination priority list for some cancer patients

Changes to the NHS Covid-19 vaccination prioritisation in England now means that patients that are planned to start, or are already undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatments, are to be included in priority group 4.

Joe Kirwin
Joe Kirwin

on 3rd February 2021

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