diagnosis

New figures from Diabetes UK show a shocking rise in both children and young adults with type 2 diabetes. The Obesity Health Alliance say the rise in figures is “hugely concerning.” The latest National Diabetes Audit 2016-17 showed a total…Read More

Kirstin Rawlings

on 22nd November

Bristol & Bath-based fundraisers Team Quinn are taking part in the Cotswold Way Challenge this Saturday 30 June. Retired RAF airman Andy Quinn will be flying overhead in a paramotor/glider. At the same time, his son Alex will be taking…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 29th June

We are so incredibly thankful for our community of PCA supporters. They work extremely hard to raise the profile of pancreatic cancer, its symptoms, how it's diagnosed and how early diagnosis is key to survival. Our supporters run marathons, climb…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 27th June

We might have already had our longest day of the year but summer is definitely in full swing.The days are long with blue skies, there's a barbecue sizzle in the air and, if you're anything like me, the antihistamines are…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 27th June

For the first time, the shocking five-year survival of the most common type of pancreatic cancer has been revealed. A three-year study of over 25,000 patients in England, released by Pancreatic Cancer UK today (Wednesday, 20th June), has found that survival…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 20th June

We understand that being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can be a time of stress and worry and hearing lots of new words and phrases can be daunting, especially when it comes to the treatment of the disease. This blog aims…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 19th June

Update on Creon shortage 12/07/2018  Creon 25k is now available, however, it is being delivered to Mylan's main suppliers, speak with your pharmacist if they do not have it in stock yet. There is still a shortage of Creon 40K,…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 11th June

One of our supporters shares her story, in her own words, anonymously after she sadly lost her husband to pancreatic cancer. For the purposes of anonymity, names and places have been altered. My husband was always capable, fit and able…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 31st May

Concerning new research just presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Vienna indicates that almost one in eight people will have type 2 diabetes and that almost a quarter of people worldwide will be obese by 2045. The…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 24th May

My dad loved his family, travelling and his country. He served in the Vietnam War shortly after high school in the 82nd Airborne. After retirement he grew a beard and would dress up as Santa with the suit my mom…Read More

Fiona Brown

on 15th May