Scottish Labour Party Conference 2023
For the first time, Pancreatic Cancer Action attended the Scottish Labour Party Conference which was held this year in the Assembly rooms in Edinburgh.
on 21st February 2023
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“The truth is, with a terminal diagnosis, the day-to-day becomes un-normal.”
Megan Bishop shares her story of losing her Grandad & Uncle to this cruel disease.
on 15th February 2023
“Mum was such an amazing woman loved by so many. Will be missed so much.”
Today, Donna Parr shares her Mum's story who tragically died just one month after her diagnosis.
Campaigning for change and winning for patients.
We have a proud history of fighting for our patients, to improve early diagnosis and to save lives. In 2022 we had some major wins which we truly believe will help to improve the survival rates for pancreatic cancer.
on 2nd February 2023
“His words at the end of the meeting were “you’ve spent your time looking after others it’s our turn to look after you”. Mum and I cried when we came out.”
Rachael Evans shares her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer.
PCA is joining calls for all Governments in the UK to ensure patients will be able to access the support they need.
On Thursday 19th January 2023 Lloyds Pharmacy announced that they plan to close all 237 pharmacies located within Sainsbury’s stores bringing an end to their relationship with the company.
on 20th January 2023
“The pain, hallucinations and wait for his suffering to end was torture and made worse by the desperation that had dad received a correct diagnosis earlier, treatment may have been possible.”
Sam Lawrence tells her Dad's story who sadly died just weeks after receiving a diagnosis.
on 14th January 2023
“I can’t forget how he wasted away so quickly, how rapidly he declined and the way he aged visibly every few hours.”
Nicola Davis shares the tragic story of her beloved husband Mick.
PCA and Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance partner to deliver a webinar for healthcare professionals on ground-breaking research.
Early in December 2022 Pancreatic Cancer Action teamed up with Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) to deliver the first webinar to health professionals on new research that shows weight loss and rising blood glucose could be precursors for pancreatic…
on 20th December 2022
“She only had one wish, to see her son get married.”
Shona Cameron shares her story about her mother Nancy.