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We are so grateful to our Patrons and Ambassadors and community volunteers for supporting this campaign! It is fantastic to see some new faces supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action too, helping us to really raise the profile of the disease. Dr...Read More

Issy Smith

on 27th November

We have launched our bi-annual pancreatic cancer patient survey which is open to UK patients who have been diagnosed with the disease. Carers are also welcome to take the survey on behalf of the person they care for, provided they...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 9th May

Today, the Nuffield Trust have announced that there has been a sustained fall in the number of family GP’s in England. A study conducted by the Nuffield Trust for the BBC looks at both the decline in GP’s and the...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 8th May

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

Lucy Constable

on 1st May

We are Pancreatic Cancer Action, a small but mighty team who have been taking action against pancreatic cancer through early diagnosis for almost a decade across the UK. Currently, pancreatic cancer is the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer, but we...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 1st May

This all-day event will be taking place at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital on the 17th May from 8:30am. Who can attend? People whom have been affected by pancreatic disease, including pancreatic cancer, are invited to attend the 6th National...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 11th April

This June we will be launching three of our key initiatives in Northern Ireland at the same time. We will be raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer with the public, GPs, and Pharmacy teams with the...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 3rd 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

Kirstin Rawlings

on 26th March

Our new symptom diary is free to order! A patient’s chance of survival significantly increases when they are diagnosed early, that’s why it is so important to monitor symptoms in order to notice any irregularities. When should I use the...Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 21st March

After being affected by pancreatic cancer in 2018, Tabitha threw her hat in the ring and decided to apply for a 2019 Pancreatic Cancer Action London Marathon place. The cause is very close to Tabitha and her families’ hearts after...Read More

Lucy Constable

on 5th March