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Humza Yousaf holding a PCAS sign.

An open letter to Scotland’s new first minister

Pancreatic Cancer Action have written an open letter to the new first minister, urging him to prioritise delivering the 10-year cancer strategy that the Scottish Government has been working on.

Megan MacDonald

on 29th March 2023

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Prevention in Action – Recognising risk factors before it’s too late

Smoking is the greatest modifiable risk factor for pancreatic cancer and is responsible for approximately 22% of all pancreatic cancer cases.

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 27th February 2023

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Scottish Government consultation on alcohol advertising.

The Scottish Government are seeking responses for their “restricting alcohol advertising and promotion” consultation.

Megan MacDonald

on 22nd February 2023

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Scottish Labour Party Conference 2023

For the first time, Pancreatic Cancer Action attended the Scottish Labour Party Conference which was held this year in the Assembly rooms in Edinburgh.

Megan MacDonald

on 21st February 2023

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Campaigning for change and winning for patients.

We have a proud history of fighting for our patients, to improve early diagnosis and to save lives. In 2022 we had some major wins which we truly believe will help to improve the survival rates for pancreatic cancer.

Joe Kirwin
Joe Kirwin

on 2nd February 2023

New ban on Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings in Scotland

New ban on Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings in Scotland

Read about the new ban on smoking outside hospital buildings in Scotland.

Megan MacDonald

on 18th August 2022

Pancreatic Cancer Action Join Call to Conservative Leadership Candidates to Commit to 10-Year Cancer Plan

Pancreatic Cancer Action Join Call to Conservative Leadership Candidates to Commit to 10-Year Cancer Plan

Pancreatic Cancer Action has joined the One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities to deliver an urgent call to Conservative party leadership candidates to commit to the 10-year cancer plan.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Join Call to Conservative Leadership Candidates to Commit to 10-Year Cancer Plan
Matt Bell

on 22nd July 2022

Dear Steve Barclay, Cancer Won’t Wait.

Dear Steve Barclay, Cancer Won’t Wait.

Read our reaction to the Khan Review into the government's current tobacco policies and if it will hit its target to make England smoke-free by 2030.

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 13th July 2022

Diabetes Week 2022

Pancreatic Cancer Action’s Work on Diabetes in 2022

For Diabetes Week 2022, we look at the work we're currently doing as a charity that's related to the link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes, and look into why this research is key.

Joe Kirwin
Joe Kirwin

on 19th June 2022

NHS PCA Pharmacy Referrals

Small charity influences major win for cancer referrals

Pancreatic Cancer Action has been campaigning for pharmacists to assess cancer symptoms and refer patients to specialists for over a decade.

Adele Carter

on 15th June 2022

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