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The Power of Sharing Your Story

At Pancreatic Cancer Action, we believe in the profound impact personal stories have on raising awareness and providing support within the pancreatic cancer community. Whether you're a patient, survivor, friend, or family member, sharing your experience can remind others that…

Xana Doyle

on 2nd May 2025

Kaya’s 19 day challenge – trekking the Manaslu Circuit to tackle pancreatic cancer

When you meet Kaya, the first thing you notice is her quiet determination. A London-based anaesthetic consultant with more than 15 years of experience, Kaya has devoted much of her career to caring for cancer patients in operating theatres and…

Xana Doyle

on 29th April 2025

Join us at Glasgow Royal Infirmary to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer

Join us at Glasgow Royal Infirmary to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer

Due to its subtle and easily overlooked symptoms, pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage.

Christy Mowat
Christy Mowat

on 11th June 2024

Join us for fundraising fun over a summer of sport!

This summer, we hope you can join us and get into the spirit of the game while fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Action! 🌞⚽🎾

Team PCA

on 28th May 2024

Turn it Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Turn it Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

We’ve got lots of fun activities planned at Pancreatic Cancer Action to mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month…

PCA Author
Team PCA

on 13th October 2023

“In January 2021, amidst the challenges of the pandemic, my dad lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.”

One of our Trustees Lou Nylander, shares her dad Harry's story and why she is taking part in Striding for Survival 2023.

Lou Nylander

on 9th August 2023

Listen to my body month

Are you listening to what your body is telling you?

Doug
Doug Stephenson

on 9th April 2022

World Health Day

Discussing the widening health inequality gap in cancer survival rates between affluent & deprived communities

We know that pancreatic cancer can affect anyone, but not everyone is affected equally. When you get your diagnosis, your chances of survival are heavily affected by where you live, your access to healthcare, and deprivation.

Joe Kirwin
Joe Kirwin

on 7th April 2022

one cancer voice

What “declaring a war on cancer” has resulted in

In February, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care Sajid Javid announced the Government’s intention to ‘declare a war on cancer’ and asked for health leaders, charities, and the public to share their views in a call for evidence…

Joe Kirwin
Joe Kirwin

on 31st March 2022

National Cycle to Work Day

National ‘Cycle to Work’ Day 2021

This Cycle to Work Day, we caught up with PCA supporter Ted Gomm who is currently undertaking a staggering year-long 4,500-mile biking challenge.

Pancreatic Cancer Action
Kirstin Rawlings

on 5th August 2021

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