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Volunteers' Week
 

Time to say thank you to our volunteers

1 June 2022

Here at Pancreatic Cancer UK our amazing volunteers give their time to support us in a variety of ways; all contributing toward our vision that everyone with pancreatic cancer survives to live long and well. We want to say a massive Thank You to each and every one of our volunteers. You are at the heart of everything we do. 

 

“I’ve never worn a top with so much pride” – Victoria and the team take on Edinburgh Marathon

31 May 2022

Last weekend, 49 amazing team Pancreatic Cancer UK runners took on Scotland's largest mass participation running event, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, to raise an incredible £34,715 so far!

 

RideLondon 2022: Tony and the team ride towards breakthroughs

31 May 2022

Last weekend, 130 amazing team Pancreatic Cancer UK riders, including Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw and our very own Chief Executive Diana, took on RideLondon, ‘the world’s greatest celebration of cycling’ to raise an incredible £83,037 so far!

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MPs’ letter to send to the Health Secretary

27 April 2022

The Government are writing a new 10-year Cancer Plan, and as an MP you can help us ensure that pancreatic cancer has an important place in it.

War on Cancer
 

What must the government do to save lives?

30 March 2022

The Government has the power to drastically improve treatment, care and survival for people with pancreatic cancer. Here's how we believe they could do this.

 

St Pancras International changes its name for the fifth year running

18 November 2021

Today, it's World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and for the fifth year we're delighted to be partnering with HS1 Limited. The result of which is London's iconic station, St Pancras International, will become St PancrEas for the day. We are so excited to have reached this milestone and to once again raise vital awareness of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer in collaboration with the team.

Anna Jewell PCUK
 

Our response to calls for cancer nurse funding as shortage leaves health professionals struggling to deliver vital care

8 September 2021

Our director of Support, Research and Influencing at Pancreatic Cancer UK, Anna Jewell, responds to the call for a ring-fenced Cancer Nurse Training Fund.

 

Our response to reports of disruption to pancreatic cancer services in Northern Ireland

3 August 2021

Our Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland, Dawn Crosby, responds to reports of disruption to pancreatic cancer services in Northern Ireland.

Young woman wearing face mask while walking in the streets of London
 

Open letter from cancer charities to the public

19 July 2021

40 charities and organisations have written an open letter, urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as restrictions ease. 

Policy & campaigning

Our meeting with Jo Churchill, Cancer Minister for England

30 April 2021

An update on our meeting with Jo Churchill, the Cancer Minister, about the impact of the pandemic on pancreatic cancer.

 

Critical step towards new treatment option

1 March 2021

Exciting new research has been published by the Pancreatic Cancer UK Grand Challenge team at Barts Cancer Institute

Policy & campaigning

Our open letter to Jo Churchill, Cancer Minister for England

11 February 2021

An open letter to Jo Churchill, the Cancer Minister, raising our concerns about how COVID-19 is impacting pancreatic cancer treatment and care.