Latest news
Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers
A day in the life working on the support line
Nicci is one of our specialist nurses. This is an example of a day in the life working on the support line.
Our response to the PERT shortages
Find out more about the PERT shortages, what we're doing in response and how we can support you if you're affected.
Researchers develop new way to identify people with new-onset diabetes who are at risk of pancreatic cancer
Research funded by us has uncovered a more effective way of identifying people with new-onset diabetes who are also at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer than current recommendations set out by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
How we’re striving for better treatments
Thanks to our generous supporters, we’ve invested £14.4 million in research into the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer to date.
Pancreatic Cancer UK announced as 2025 TCS London Marathon official charity of the year
Pancreatic Cancer UK is the official charity of the year for the 2025 TCS London Marathon, so "take on the ultimate test to help develop the ultimate test”
We’re making some changes
We’re excited to announce that we’re making some changes to how we look and the way we talk about our vital work.
Why I volunteer – Dawn
Dawn, one of our incredible Events Volunteers, shares what she loves about volunteering at fundraising events.
My experience shaping new NHS guidance on diagnosis
Charles, one of our supporters, tells us about his role as a patient expert on the NHS group that developed this new guidance.
Massive campaign win for people with pancreatic cancer
We are delighted that NHS England has published new guidance recommending that pancreatic cancer should be diagnosed more quickly.
50,000 people will die of pancreatic cancer without urgent action from next Government
At least 50,000 people will die of pancreatic cancer by the end of the next five-year Parliamentary term without urgent action from the next government, we have warned, as our new ‘Demand Survival Now’ campaign launches.
We are sending our very best wishes to Sven-Goran Eriksson following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Responding to the news that Sven-Goran Eriksson, former manager of the England Men's football team, has pancreatic cancer, Diana Jupp, CEO of the charity Pancreatic Cancer UK, said
New vaccine shows promise at preventing pancreatic cancer recurrence
A trial of a new vaccine which could prevent recurrence of pancreatic cancer following surgery has shown promising results.