Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

This #Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our ??'s! Without YOU, we wouldn't be able to fund leading-edge research and make sure every person faced with pancreatic cancer has somewhere to turn. You’re changing the course of #pancreaticcancer. Thank you! ??

Do you have a New Year's goal to run a marathon or half marathon? ??♀? If you said yes, we have exciting news for you! ?? We are excited to share that we're an official charity partner for a couple upcoming races in March 2025! ?? 2025 United Airlines New York City Half on March 16, 2025 ?? 2025 Los Angeles Marathon and Charity Half on March 16, 2025 If you or someone you know would be interested in running for Team PanCAN, fill out an application and our team will contact you shortly. We have limited entries so don’t wait to let us know! Run don't walk to www.pancan.org/teampancan We can’t wait to welcome you to Team PanCAN! ????

It's almost #Thanksgiving and if you're looking for a topic of conversation for around the table, we've got just the thing for you to discuss! ?????? Nothing brings people together more than #PanCANPurpleStride! ?? Invite your friends and family to join you on April 26, 2025 for the ultimate walk to end #pancreaticcancer. The money you raise by participating in PurpleStride supports a cornucopia of programs that help people with pancreatic cancer get the resources and information they need. Register yourself and your crew for free at purplestride.org. ??

11 years ago, The Rogers family lost their matriarch, Renee, to #pancreaticcancer. ?? And for 11 years, her loved ones have organized Renee’s Run events, held in Renee’s honor, raising major funds and awareness for PanCAN. We caught up with one of Renee's daughters, Nicolette, who discussed what it’s like to turn your passion into progress for patients and caregivers affected by pancreatic cancer. Read what she had to say at https://pcan.at/5n0zm8.

Powerful voices unite on Capitol Hill! ?????? Miss America Madison Marsh and PanCAN President & CEO Julie Fleshman met with members of Congress to champion our critical cause: increasing federal funding for #pancreaticcancer research. There are exciting things happening in pancreatic cancer research, but for those affected to truly benefit, it's critical that Congress steps up and provides the necessary funding! You can advocate alongside Madison and Julie by sending your members of Congress a message urging them to pass year-end legislation that includes the highest possible increases for cancer research! ?? Take action now at https://p2a.co/V0rH3CY.

There is no standard test like a mammogram or colonoscopy to find #pancreaticcancer early. So, it's important to be proactive about your health. ?? Spread the word during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month that early detection can save your life! ???Learn more about the risks and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and the steps you can take to be your own best advocate at pancan.org/awareness

Matthew Rose lost his mother, Estelle, to #pancreaticcancer in 2012. ?? Just two years before that, he lost his sister to ovarian cancer. Both women were BRCA2 positive. Matthew says of his mother, "A native Chicagoan, my mom, Estelle, was a mother of three and a grandmother of five...She loved her family and would do anything for them. She had a wicked sense of humor. And she LOVED “Sex in the City.” She called the cast 'her girls.'" Estelle battled cancer three times in her life. First, breast cancer at 61, which was caught early. Then ovarian cancer, stage III at 69. After going through surgery and chemo, she beat it and reached the four-year survivor milestone. Sadly, soon after, she was diagnosed with stage II pancreatic cancer at 74. She fought for four years before she passed in 2012. Now, Matthew is a #PanCANvolunteer and an advocate for early detection and genetic testing. ?? He says, "Both my mom and sister were BRCA2 positive. My mom did not test for the gene until after she got ovarian cancer in 2003. My sister tested soon after...knowledge is power and other family members can now take control of their health and seek preventive measures to catch cancer early." During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Matthew encourages, "Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose and challenging to fight. Know your family history. Talk to your doctor about prevention. Get genetic testing. If you smoke, please quit. Exercise. Eat right." Read Matthew and Estelle's story at https://pcan.at/qs1py2. ?? #PanCANawareness

Our Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, Anna Berkenblit, MD, MMSc, has penned her first article in a new "Research Spotlight" series where she'll discuss the latest in #pancreaticcancer research from her expert point of view. ???? Early detection of pancreatic cancer is a priority among the research community because we know that people who are diagnosed at an early stage have better outcomes. Dr. Berkenblit details the current early detection research including advancements in blood tests and liquid biopsies and how artificial intelligence (AI) could play a part in improving how we detect the disease. Read more at https://pcan.at/wca3vg.

Yesterday, YOU turned the world purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day! ????Patients, families, doctors, researchers, caregivers and loved ones from across the globe came together to be a part of the movement to end #pancreaticcancer. ?? The outpouring of love and hope was so inspiring. Just take a look at some of these incredible photos from our community! #PanCANawareness

Right now, Congress is in talks about the federal budget, including areas where cuts are possible. We can't let progress for #pancreaticcancer research stop! ?? That's why it's crucial for us to push on our members of Congress to support the highest possible increases in federally funded cancer research! Head to https://pcan.at/vl3moc to read more about why your members of Congress need to hear from you until a final deal is reached and how you can take action RIGHT NOW. ????