COVID-19

Following the recent release of the Scottish Government's cancer recovery plan, we explore how it intends to tackle a number of key issues surrounding cancer diagnosis and treatment, pancreatic cancer's inclusion in the plan, and how we'll be working with…Read More

Becky Rice

on 16th December

The Pharmacy team at Bedminster Pharmacy have come up with a clever new initiative to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic, using posters and bag labels with QR codes to link patients and customers to Pancreatic Cancer…Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 16th December

A new report from Public Health Scotland estimates that at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, from March to June, approximately 4000 cancer cases were missed across ScotlandRead More

Becky Rice

on 25th November

With COVID-19 dominating the spotlight this year and causing significant affects to pancreatic cancer patients and their treatment, this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is our most important yet.Read More

Becky Rice

on 12th November

Whilst recovering from a severe injury, dealing with the loss of a friend from pancreatic cancer and facing a global pandemic, PCA supporter Steve Boston has shown immense dedication and commitment to the cause by taking on his very own…Read More

Annie Whillians

on 11th November

We know that pancreatic cancer patients have been particularly affected by COVID-19 along every stage of their journey, from diagnosis to treatment, recovery, and palliative care. However, we are now starting to see some published data which reflects the scale of the…Read More

Becky Rice

on 4th November

Our pharmacy ambassador Ade Williams, explores the detrimental effects that COVID-19 has had on pancreatic cancer patients, including those faced with health inequalities as a result of their socioeconomic and racial background. He highlights the vital role that community pharmacies,…Read More

Jack McQuillan

on 12th October

With shielding currently placed on pause, we know that many people are anxious about returning to normal daily life. That's why we support the "Distance Aware" campaign, an initiative to encourage people to maintain social distance from those wearing the…Read More

Lucy DeLemos

on 2nd September

Following the completion of the Cancer52 survey in June, this blog explores the impact that COVID-19 has had on pancreatic cancer patients and their treatments.Read More

Becky Rice

on 14th August

In this blog you will find details of the latest update to the shielding advice, including what restrictions have been eased and why, the questions raised by these changes and PCA's standpoint. Ali Stunt also discusses what she'll be doing…Read More

Becky Rice

on 24th June