There is a currently a global shortage of vital medication for pancreatic cancer patients and survivors. Failing to have a consistent supply of this medication can have serious consequences on…
on 5th July 2024
After former England manager, Sven Goron-Eriksson issued a public farewell, we urge everyone to be vigilant about the early symptoms of the disease, which is often overlooked until it is too late.
on 22nd August 2024
We’re excited to announce the first of many new Awareness Week events that will be happening across the UK. From Monday 19th to Sunday 25th August we'll be launching in Glasgow's East End.
on 11th July 2024
This week is Diabetes Week - a week to make some noise, raise awareness and shout about the things that matter to people with diabetes, shining a light on what it’s like to live with day in, day out.
on 10th June 2024
We are delighted to announce that Giulio Codacci-Pisanelli has joined us as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. David Slater and Gabriella Lesca have also joined us as trustees.
on 3rd June 2024
Marie Lynn, the Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, supports pancreatic cancer patients across the west of Scotland. This includes the Greater Glasgow and Clyde region, as well as Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and Argyll. Marie’s post is funded…
on 9th May 2024
Have you or your partner/family member had a procedure called Endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for treating biliary (bile duct) obstruction caused by cancer?
on 4th March 2024
It has been an ambition of mine and PCA to have an audit of pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatments for many years. It was even included as a recommendation in the PCA election manifesto in 2015 – almost 10 years…
on 7th February 2024
Survival rates of pancreatic cancer remain the lowest of all cancer types worldwide and have not improved in 50 years. This is due to the aggressive nature of the disease and the fact that it is often diagnosed when it…
on 15th August 2023
In the first of a series of new blogs, PCA founder and ambassador Ali Stunt shares with us the impact she continues to have within the pancreatic cancer community.
on 5th July 2023
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