Pancreatic Cancer UK :: Information, Support, Awareness, Research

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Urgent: Call for Reading Half Marathon volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help marshal the Reading half marathon on 21st March 2010, Pancreatic Cancer UK is one of the official charities in this run and we are calling on people to help. If you are available and interested please contact salma@pancreaticcancer.org.uk or call 0203 177 1686 for more information.

BUPA 10K London run Places

We’ve still got charity places for this year’s BUPA 10K London Run on 31st May 2010. The race course passes many of the capitals most famous sights and landmarks including Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. We have a minimum sponsorship amount and places are going fast so get in touch.

Research Funding

We are planning the next round of research grants for Spring 2010 Read more »

Call for Volunteers with Financial Experience

We are interested in people with some time on their hands or who can work on a part-time basis, we would like experience in budget setting, management accounts, book-keeping etc. Please contact alex@pancreaticcancer.org.ukor call her on 0203 177 1685.

Supporting Voices

“Many of us know someone either directly or indirectly who has been affected by Pancreatic Cancer and we are all equally responsible in helping drive positive change and raise much needed funds – we need your support!” - Piers Morgan

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PAGE HEADER : Pancreatic Cancer UK: Striving for Survival

Pancreatic Cancer UK is the only national charity dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer on all fronts: through information, support, awareness and research. The charity is committed to improving survival rates for this most fatal cancer and works in partnership with specialists, research scientists, GPs, patients and their families throughout the UK and beyond.

One of the charity's main aims is to fund research, particularly to improve early detection, diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately quality and length of life for future patients. In addition, we also run a support network for today’s patients and their families, and work to ensure that they have access to the best possible information, treatment and care.

About Pancreatic Cancer UK

» Dedication » Aims » Motivation » Who are we? » contact us
aims leaflet to download (word 26Kb) for your GP surgery or hospital

Information

» Symptoms of pancreas cancer

Symptomau ac Arwyddion Cancr y Pancreas
» Types of pancreatic cancer
» Frequently Asked Questions
» Chemotherapy Drugs
» Radiotherapy - including novel forms such as cyberknife
» Diet and Nutrition
» Whipples surgery with portal vein resection
» Diet after Whipples surgery
» Stents and jaundice
» Risk of blood clots
» Pancreatitis
» Trials of treatment for pancreatic, neuroendocrine, ampullary and bile duct cancers
» organization of pancreatic cancer services in the UK.
» Patient Information booklets including surgery from Solvay Healthcare web-site
» Information leaflet to download (pdf 516kb)
Other sources of Information on pancreatic cancer

Support

» Support Network - now groups in Australia and New Zealand as well as UK
» discussion forum for pancreatic cancer patients,caregivers and family.
Other sources of Support for pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers.

Patient Stories

Personal Experiences from patients and families
and from the media and web-sites

Getting Involved

» Ways to help and Fundraising Events and Donations

Professionals

» Professional Organisations.
» Information on consultants specializing in pancreatic disease in the UK.
» Technical/specialist Information on cancer, treatment and terminology.
» Technical/specialist meetings, symposiums and masterclasses

Towards Improvements in Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer

» Spotlight on the Experts
» The vital need for improved treatment options and diagnostic markers
» The need for improved diagnosis - a patient biography
» Patients' comments
» Progress in pancreatic cancer
» Raising Awareness with GPs
» Pancreatic Cancer UK hosts community debate for cancer specialists at 2007 NCRI conference
» Campaigning for Improved Survival
» Tell us your experiences of symptoms and diagnosis

Changes in organization and management of diagnosis, treatment and care

» Improvements in clinical services
» Guidelines for referral for suspected cancer - diagnosis by GP and referral to specialist
» The NHS Cancer Plan and Cancer in Scotland
» Pancreatic Cancer Surgical Centres and UK regional cancer networks

Research

» "What's new in pancreatic cancer?" from Cancer Research UK, CancerHelpUK
» Trials
» National Cancer Research Networks - information and contact details,
select region on map or pull down menu
» Research
» Does pancreatic cancer run in families? This article shows how studying the rare cases where this occurs can help research into pancreatic cancer.
» Pancreatic cancer news from the European Pancreatic Club

News

» update Interesting News - including new NHS NIHR project on diagnosis of cancer, including pancreatic cancer.

If you would like further information, have issues you would like to raise concerning pancreatic cancer treatment, would like to help us or would like to join the network and have contact with others affected by pancreatic cancer, or would like to make a donation or or organize a fundraising activity please email us

The information provided on www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her physician. If you are considering a change in your medication or treatment please consult a doctor.

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