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Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers

Research

Four things we’ve learnt about immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer

19 June 2025

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.

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Policy & campaigning

NHS launches new initiative to identify people with diabetes at risk of pancreatic cancer

18 June 2025

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.

Group of six people stand outside Number 10, Downing Street. Two people at the back hold signs calling for early detection of pancreatic cancer. Two people at the front hold boxes that include signatures from people calling for early detection.
Policy & campaigning

Letter demanding investment delivered to all UK nations in memory of Tam

5 June 2025

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.

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Fundraising

Pancreatic cancer in the spotlight

29 April 2025

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
Awareness

Something is Missing

25 April 2025

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.

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Research

New NHS Blood Test Trial Unveiled to Improve early detection for 12 Common Cancers

23 April 2025

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, has announced a new blood test trail which aims to help improve the early detection of the 12 most common cancers – including pancreatic cancer

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Awareness

Shoes of Hope

16 April 2025

On 15th April, the support and generosity of our incredible community gave rise to a powerful installation on the banks of the River Thames in London.

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A huge step forward for the Rare Cancers Bill

19 March 2025

We're delighted that the Rare Cancers Bill is successfully continuing its passage through Parliament.

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Let’s make pancreatic cancer a priority in the new National Cancer Plan

19 March 2025

For years, we’ve campaigned for pancreatic cancer to be prioritised in Government plans in England. Our Senior Campaigns Manager Johanna Taylor explains how, with your help, we could now finally achieve this. 

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Our emergency event to end the PERT shortages

3 March 2025

We held an emergency event in Parliament to ask MPs for their support to end the damaging PERT shortages.

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Fundraising

Support people affected by pancreatic cancer by playing our Big Win Raffle

28 February 2025

People living with pancreatic cancer deserve more than hope. By playing the raffle today, you will be helping to fund life-saving research that could mean faster diagnosis, and making sure those affected can get access to the best care and treatment.

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Our chance to transform cancer research through law

25 February 2025

We’re excited to be supporting the Rare Cancers Bill, a new potential law, which is due to be debated in the House of Commons this March.