Know the symptoms of pancreatic cancer – STV advert
We are so excited to share with you that we will be running our symptoms advert on STV for the second time, starting from Monday 5th April. Read More
Issy Smith
on 1st April 2021
Pancreatic Cancer News
Cancer blood test could help early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
The NHS is set to trial a new blood test designed to detect over 50 types of cancer from next year. A potentially positive development in the future of diagnosing patients with pancreatic cancer. Read More
Issy Smith
on 27th November 2020
4000 Cases of Cancer Missed in Scotland
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 Scotland Read More
Issy Smith
on 25th November 2020
Covid-19 – The Impact on Pancreatic Cancer
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 2020
Survey results – Covid-19 and pancreatic cancer treatment
Following the completion of the Cancer52 survey in June, this blog explores the impact that COVID-19 has had on pancreatic cancer patients and their treatments. Read More
Issy Smith
on 14th August 2020
Shielding during Covid-19… 4 months on
With shielding coming to an end, some 4 months after it was originally imposed, we discuss its ongoing health, wellbeing and financial repercussions. This includes shielders anxieties with having to return to normal life and the potential of further shielding… Read More
Issy Smith
on 3rd August 2020
Pancreatic Cancer Action joins Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce
Pancreatic Cancer Action is proud to have been invited to support The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT) along with support from eight other cancer charities and research organisations who have signed up as registered supporters. Read More
Issy Smith
on 27th July 2020
PCA’s response to shielding guidance changes in England and NI
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 2020
The impact of Covid-19 on pancreatic cancer
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 2020
When early diagnosis matters, delays cost lives.
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 2020
