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

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John Humphrys (of Mastermind and Radio 4's Today) says "I lost someone very close to me to pancreatic cancer. Vast sums of money are spent on research - but almost all of it goes on certain types of cancer that attract public attention. I hope Pancreatic Cancer UK succeeds in raising the profile of this disease so that, one day, we may even find a cure. In the meantime they are doing invaluable work with those who have become a victim of it."

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Many people have never heard of pancreatic cancer. This must change!

Pancreatic Cancer UK is the only national charity concentrating solely on pancreatic cancer that is dedicated to funding research and providing support to patients and their families.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is committed to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, awareness, information and support and other projects of benefit to pancreatic cancer patients. The charity aims to raise awareness of cancer of the pancreas to aid earlier diagnosis and to stimulate and enable more research into better detection and treatment. It provides a central resource of information on pancreatic cancer to patients, caregivers and GPs and a national support network.

This web-site is aimed at the UK but also provides links to some sites elsewhere in the world, especially the USA.

About Pancreatic Cancer UK

» Dedication » Aims » Motivation » Who are we?
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
» Chemotherapy Drugs
» Radiotherapy
Some of the rarer types

» Trials of treatment for pancreatic, neuroendocrine, ampullary and bile duct cancers
» organization of pancreatic cancer services in the UK.
» Frequently Asked Questions Diet and Nutrition
Whipples surgery with portal vein resection
Diet after Whipples surgery
Pancreatic Enzymes
Stents and jaundice
Risk of blood clots
Pancreatitis
Does Pancreatic cancer Run in Families? » Patient Information booklets including surgery from Solvay Healthcare web-site
» Information leaflet to download (word 140kb)
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

How you can help

» 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
» REMINDER 6th National Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Cancer Study Day 14th Oct, Postgraduate Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
updated » Job vacancies and degree opportunities

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
» Awareness and Campaigning
» 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

"In the News" - latest and past news items relating to 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