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. Read More
Adele Carter
on 15th June 2022
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“It was only when she was jaundiced and basically bright yellow did they do a scan”
Kirsten reflects on her mum, Elizabeth, and her experiences with pancreatic cancer. Read More
Kirsten Watt
on 1st July 2022
“This is a terrible disease that takes them in the cruellest of ways”
Tracey Cawood tells us about her husband, Clive, and his experiences with pancreatic cancer. Read More
Tracey Cawood
on 23rd June 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. Read More
Joe Kirwin
on 19th June 2022
Reflecting on the Positive Change for Type 3c Diabetes Patients
After a recent consultation with a diabetes specialist, our Founder & CEO, Ali Stunt, reveals the positive change for Type 3C Diabetes patients that will help with their day-to-day life. Read More
Ali Stunt
on 14th June 2022
“I struggle daily with survivors guilt and wonder why did he have to suffer so much and die when it all went so well for me”
Sue shares with us her own experiences with pancreatic cancer, as well as those of her husband, Jim. Read More
Sue Wood
on 5th June 2022
Celebrating Sandra Francis
Last month saw our long-term supporter and fundraiser, Sandra Francis, organise her last event for Pancreatic Cancer Action (for now), after 10 fruitful years of raising awareness and funds for our charity! Read More
Matt Bell
on 1st June 2022
PCA Join NHS in call to People With a Weakened Immune System to get COVID-19 Vaccine
Pancreatic Cancer Action has joined forces with the NHS and more than 40 other charity leaders to encourage people with a weakened immune system to continue to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their COVID-19 vaccines. Read More
Matt Bell
on 27th May 2022
Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Pancreatic Cancer Survival
The COVID-19 pandemic has majorly disrupted healthcare provision and services, including oncology services. Therefore, it is important to understand the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Read More
Heather Archbold
on 26th May 2022
Reflecting on the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2022
After resting up, letting her blisters go down and feet recover, our Health Information Executive, Heather, reflects on her participation in this year's Glasgow Kiltwalk! Read More
Heather Archbold
on 16th May 2022
“The speed at which the disease took hold in this period, and the week before it, was absolutely shocking”
Lorraine McDonald tells us the story of her dad, Gordon. Read More
Lorraine McDonald
on 13th May 2022
