Last week, a group of researchers at John’s Hopkins University in the USA listed pancreatic cancer as one of those that, in the majority of cases, getting it is just ‘bad luck’. Published last week in the journal, Science, the…
on 11th January 2015
Today, 30th December 2014, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) which makes recommendations on which medicines should be funded by the NHS in England, published its Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) on the use of nab paclitaxel (brand…
on 30th December 2014
All of us here at Pancreatic Cancer Action would like to thank you for supporting us during 2014. It has been a phenomenal year in which we have substantially raised the profile of pancreatic cancer - something we couldn't have…
on 22nd December 2014
[caption id="attachment_13410" align="alignright" width="204"] Special Pancreatic Cancer Action Recognition Awards Kerry Irvine (left) and Maggie Watts[/caption] It’s been a busy month for raising awareness of pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland. Firstly, Kerry Irvine, our hard-working and dedicated Regional Rep held…
on 4th December 2014
A study, published in The Lancet on 3rd December 2014 ((Quaresma, Coleman and Rachet, 2014 40-year trends in an index of survival for all cancers combined and survival adjusted for age and sex for each cancer in England and Wales,…
on 4th December 2014
"If we put our minds and resources together we will be able to improve things for all those suffering with this disease. The EU has a prominent role to play". Françoise Grossetête, MEP Yesterday I attended the very first Multi-Stakeholder Pancreatic…
on 13th November 2014
Researchers in the USA have discovered that increased levels of branched -chain amino acids in the blood could be an early sign of pancreatic cancer. Following on from previous studies in mice, the scientists who have published this study in…
on 29th September 2014
[caption id="attachment_12274" align="alignleft" width="403"] Me and my lovely boys: Nick (left) and James (middle) at James' graduation last month.[/caption] Seven years ago today, I was sat in a hospital room staring at the dreadful curtains and being told by my…
on 30th August 2014
[caption id="attachment_12225" align="alignleft" width="300"] Picture The Guardian[/caption] Today, Pancreatic Cancer Action has heard the sad news that writer, broadcaster and journalist and campaigner, Candida Lycett Green has died from pancreatic cancer age 71. Candida, the daughter of poet, broadcaster and…
on 20th August 2014
We were very sad to hear that Andy Luck lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday 27th July. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Andy's family and friends at this difficult time. He was a brave and caring…
on 31st July 2014
