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We have been truly amazed by the reaction of pharmacies to our Turn it Purple campaign this year. Thousands of pharmacy employees have taken part in the campaign, and numerous pharmacies have applied to the award. However, there could only…Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 16th December

Throughout November, pharmacies up and down the country have been Turning it Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Action’s second annual Pharmacy of the Year Award. The award was set up in 2018 to commend the pharmacies that go above and beyond…Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 16th December

We want to be able to offer you all a special place to remember your loved ones this Christmas and to be able to light up their lives alongside others who have been affected by pancreatic cancer. Life without our…Read More

Lucy DeLemos

on 11th December

An exciting new research study (published 6th December) by researchers in Israel has found a possible new treatment for pancreatic cancer, a small molecule called PJ34. When this molecule was injected into mice it caused pancreatic cancer cells to stop…Read More

Becky Rice

on 10th December

The end of 2019 fast approaching and what a year it’s been! Not only are we now getting into the Christmas spirit, but we’re also looking forward to the year ahead. Give it Up for PanCan! - No matter how…Read More

Nicolas Ramsey

on 6th December

The Health Foundation has recently published a report (November, 2019) analysing the NHS workforce and the current challenges it faces. The report contains some concerning statistics regarding the health workforce and its ability to meet increasing demand. Shocking number of…Read More

Becky Rice

on 5th December

Well done and thank you to all those who have taken part in 2019’s Turn It Purple! We’ve been loving all the photos everyone has shared so far - whether you’ve been raising funds at work, lighting up buildings or…Read More

Isabelle Fletcher

on 30th November

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

All of us at Pancreatic Cancer Action would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the launch of our pancreatic cancer awareness campaign; “This isn’t what you think it is! #PancreasNotPenis” yesterday. As always, speaking to…Read More

Ali

on 22nd November

This November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month we will be sharing a series of stories written by survivors of the disease. This is Jo's story.  75% of people cannot name a single symptom of pancreatic cancer Jo, mother to…Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 19th November