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.
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.
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.
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
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…