Supporting Voices

John Humphries, of the Today programme says:

"I lost someone very close to me to pancreatic cancer, so I know from personal experience what it can do. Vast sums of money are spent on cancer research but some forms of it inevitably attract more support than others. Pancreatic cancer has been relatively neglected and its victims need much more support. Let's try to improve the profile and funding of this terrible disease."

Dr Sarah Jarvis and Piers Morgan have both supported the charity's work:.

Media medic, Dr Sarah Jarvis, says: “While survival rates for many other cancers have rocketed in recent years, death rates for pancreatic cancer remain tragically high. We urgently need investment in research to bring hope to the many sufferers from this dreadful disease and their families.”

Piers Morgan says: “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."

Lorraine Kelly, presenter of LK Today says:"Pancreatic cancer has the poorest survival rates of all cancers and has become the fifth commonest cause of cancer death in the UK. Everyone can help make a BIG difference by raising cash to help fund research and provide support to tackle this dreadful disease – every little helps!”

Last updated 1st February, 2010