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Audit reveals people with pancreatic cancer are waiting too long for treatment costing thousands their chance of survival
New data published in the second annual National Pancreatic Cancer Audit (NPaCA) has revealed that people with pancreatic cancer in England and Wales are waiting too long for treatment to start, contributing to shockingly low treatment rates.
Five ways we’re influencing the new Cancer Plan
We’re expecting the publication of National Cancer Plan for England this autumn, which could be a game-changer for people with pancreatic cancer.
Driving change across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Earlier this year, our Unite. Diagnose. Save Lives. Campaign brought together thousands of voices across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Westminster is back in session
It’s the start of September and that can only mean one thing in politics – Parliament is back and we’re ready for another action-packed term in Westminster. Over the coming months, Parliamentarians will be working on a number of key pieces of legislation and policies that could have major implications for people with pancreatic cancer.
One step closer to progress: Rare Cancers Bill passes Third Reading
Last week, the Rare Cancers Bill was under threat – but thanks to our amazing supporters, we saved it! The Bill passed its final debate (known as the Third Reading) in the House of Commons, marking another significant step in its journey through Parliament.
APPG on Less Survivable Cancers: 6 month update
Pancreatic Cancer UK is proud to be acting as the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Less Survivable Cancers. Launched in January, the APPG has had an action-packed first few months. Here’s an update on its activity so far with plenty more to come…
Our response to the Government’s new 10 Year Health Plan for England
We welcome the publication of the Government’s new 10 year health plan for England, which has the potential to be game changing for pancreatic cancer patients if successfully implemented.
Four things we’ve learnt about immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
Our Grand Challenge award researchers explored the best way to use immunotherapy alongside other promising new treatments for pancreatic cancer. Here we look at how this award has advanced our knowledge and moved us closer to treatment breakthroughs.
NHS launches new initiative to identify people with diabetes at risk of pancreatic cancer
We're proud to have worked with the NHS to develop a new case-finding pilot, which could help improve the early detection of pancreatic cancer and enable more people to receive potentially life-saving treatment.
Letter demanding investment delivered to all UK nations in memory of Tam
We united with Isla Gear, taking a tour of all four UK nations to hand in our open letter and a petition calling for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. More than 270,000 people added their name, asking UK governments to act now and save lives in memory of Isla's brother, Tam Barker.
Pancreatic cancer in the spotlight
The TCS London Marathon 2025 was the year for pancreatic cancer. Read our highlights as we celebrate being Charity of the Year, and how we are one step closer to funding the ultimate test for early detection for pancreatic cancer.
Something is Missing
Today, we’ve launched a powerful parody film trailer, ‘Something is Missing’, to shine a spotlight on pancreatic cancer and highlight that GPs have no simple way of spotting the disease early enough for people to be saved.