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Open Letter to the Prime Minister over the PERT shortgage

Since 2023, there has been a global shortage of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) and is estimated to continue until at least 2026. This shortage is currently affecting more than 60,000 people across the UK.

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 26th February 2025

โ€œAs a dietitian, I witness the impact of this disease firsthand, and I want to help raise awareness and promote earlier diagnoses.โ€

Jenny Bazely Runs Leicester Half Marathon for Pancreatic Cancer Action After Personal Connection to Diagnosis

Xana Doyle

on 18th February 2025

A fond farewell from Joe Kirwin as he steps down as Chief Executive

I am writing to let you know that I will be moving on from my role as Chief Executive at Pancreatic Cancer Action at the end of March 2025.

Joe Kirwin

on 13th February 2025

Getting It Right First Time

The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme is a national NHS England programme designed to improve the treatment and care of patients through in-depth review of services, benchmarking, and presenting a data-driven evidence base to support change.

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 7th February 2025

Fighting for early diagnosis across Europe

On January 15th, representatives from Pancreatic Cancer Action took part in PANcreatic CAncer Initial Detection (PANCAID) ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ at the European Parliament.

Joe Kirwin

on 4th February 2025

“He knows, better than anyone, that if heโ€™d been diagnosed just a few months later, he might not have been here to tell his story.”

A Survivor's Journey - My Dad's Battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Danielle McGovern

on 30th January 2025

Our Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2024 highlights

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2024 has come to a close and we are so proud of what we have accomplished together.

Joe Kirwin

on 5th December 2024

Pancreatic Cancer Action at Scottish Cancer Conference 2024

The Scottish Cancer Conference is an annual event which unites an array of individuals and organisations who are involved with or affected by cancer.

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 2nd December 2024

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Today marks the start of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and the launch of our #MISSEDmoments campaign.

Joe Kirwin

on 1st November 2024

Raising awareness at the Pharmacy Show 2024

On 13-14th October 2024, Pancreatic Cancer Action exhibited at the Pharmacy Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

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Heather Archbold

on 24th October 2024

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