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A newly published study reveals that cancer patients in the UK still face worse survival rates than other comparable high-income countries. Pancreatic Cancer Action is calling for specific policy targets for pancreatic cancer as survival rates for the disease are…Read More
on 12th September
The UK’s first convergence science centre has opened in the UK! This will bring together scientists from multiple research areas to investigate new cancer treatment paths, including a treatment for pancreatic cancer. Cancer Research UK have teamed up with the…Read More
on 12th August
Ali Stunt, our CEO and president of Pancreatic Cancer Europe (PCE), explains the new PCE heatmap and what this means for pancreatic cancer! I am a founding board member of Pancreatic Cancer Europe (PCE) and currently its President. PCE is…Read More
on 9th August
Pancreatic and ovarian cancers both have low survival rates which is often because they diagnosed late. Scientists in Texas have been researching ways of treating these late stage diseases using advances in technology and experiments with mice, producing some interesting…Read More
on 24th July
A worldwide study conducted by Italian researchers shows pancreatic cancer mortality is increasing compared with other cancers. The study* found that across cancers, mortality is decreasing in both males and females. This is as lifestyle factors such as smoking rates…Read More
on 12th July
This week Cancer Research UK warned that obesity now causes more cases of some cancers (bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver cancer) than cigarettes. Whilst smoking rates are decreasing, obesity rates are seen to be increasing. Cancer Research UK revealed the…Read More
on 4th July
As a charity whose core focus is on early diagnosis, we are thrilled to hear today that Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) are investing £750,000 into developing the first simple test for pancreatic cancer by 2024. Currently, pancreatic cancer is diagnosed…Read More
on 1st May
An American study released today has shown promising results for a subsection of people with pancreatic cancer and could help patients to live longer after diagnosis. The Study Patients with locally advanced* pancreatic cancer, that which has spread to the…Read More
on 2nd April
Yesterday we heard the news that Steve Brine, the Under Secretary of State for Public Health and Primary Care resigned. Responsibilities in the role include prevention and early intervention, the public health system and cancer. Ali Stunt, CEO and founder…Read More
on 26th March