Pancreatic cancer news

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

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all areas of the health service and seen the biggest reorganisation of care in living memory. With so much focus on the virus, there is a risk that other conditions such as cancer may be…Read More

Issy Smith

on 21st April

Mylan, the company that produce Creon for the UK, have warned of a temporary shortage of Creon 25k over the coming weeks.Read More

Issy Smith

on 21st April

We are thrilled to announced that despite having to postpone many events and initiatives, we are continuing with our vital early diagnosis research. Pancreatic Cancer Action is joining forces with a research team from the University of Surrey, here's more…Read More

Issy Smith

on 14th April

Researchers in the USA have published today results from a study of over 4,000 people in which a blood test was shown to accurately detect more than 50 cancer types, often before any symptoms appeared.Read More

Issy Smith

on 31st March

Throughout 2020 and beyond, Pancreatic Cancer Action is excited to be collaborating with various groups to research the link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes. We will be funding and taking part in two research projects aiming to identify an opportunity…Read More

Issy Smith

on 13th March

A recent survey revealed that a worrying number of people in the UK would put off going to the doctors for reasons such as being embarrassed or not having enough time. Even when experiencing Jaundice, a life threatening condition, only…Read More

Issy Smith

on 6th March

Ground-breaking research has discovered that proteins found in the foot-and-mouth disease virus, could hold the key to tackling Pancreatic Cancer.Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 17th February

New statistics published by the Lancet Oncology show the 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer to have risen to a record high, 7.9%, in the UK.*Read More

Issy Smith

on 4th February