![](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_7750.jpg)
Latest news
Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers
![Professor Michelle Garrett - SAB Chair for PCUK](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/professor-michelle-garrett-PCUK-SAB-Chair-2021-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Meet Professor Michelle Garrett
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Professor Michelle Garrett as the new Chair of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Michelle is Professor of Cancer Therapeutics in the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent
![Anna Jewell PCUK](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/anna-jewell-1-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Our response to calls for cancer nurse funding as shortage leaves health professionals struggling to deliver vital care
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.
![Steve Prescott Bridge](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bridge-3-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Shine a light on pancreatic cancer
Survival has improved for most cancers, but not for pancreatic cancer. It's critical that more people are diagnosed earlier. With your support this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we can put a spotlight on the disease to ensure it gets the attention it deserves.
![](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/9.-Leading-the-PC-sector-Objective-6-Dawn-e1607517826255-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Our response to reports of disruption to pancreatic cancer services in Northern Ireland
Our Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland, Dawn Crosby, responds to reports of disruption to pancreatic cancer services in Northern Ireland.
![Four people holding a fabric flag for pancreatic cancer UK](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Finlo-and-Liz-Cottier-Angela-and-Adrian-Beard-e1627307323790-450x250-c-default.jpeg)
Stamping out pancreatic cancer one step at a time
Saturday 17th July saw a magnificent 158 walkers join the first ever Team Scotland to take on The Big Step Forward, our walking event, now in its second year.
![Young woman wearing face mask while walking in the streets of London](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Young-woman-wearing-face-mask-while-walking-in-the-streets-of-London-stock-photo-resized-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Open letter from cancer charities to the public
40 charities and organisations have written an open letter, urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as restrictions ease.
![](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/James-Rose-2-450x250-c-default.jpg)
How PERT tablets helped me battle pancreatic cancer, one bite at a time
Although the importance of PERT (Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy) was explained to James when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it was only through his experience of living with the disease that he came to realise that it would save his life.
![](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Connie-2-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Why I volunteer
Connie shares her motivation for volunteering for Pancreatic Cancer UK and how it gives her a great sense of achievement.
![](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pavlos-Jamie-Mark-and-Andrew-450x250-c-default.jpg)
We will always be grateful for the support Jeni gave us
Jamie tells the story of his dad's devastating pancreatic cancer diagnosis, which came at one of the most difficult times when the UK went into lockdown in March 2020.
![](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/10.-Increase-engagement-Objective-7-volunteers-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Volunteers Week – It’s time to say thanks…
Our amazing volunteers give their time to support us in a variety of ways. Find out how you can get involved this Volunteers Week.
![](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/person-woman-desk-laptop-e1622114656787-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Our online Discussion Forum gets a makeover
Our Forum has been given a fresh new look to make it easier to join, easier to post, and easier to find what you’re looking for. Read Sue's story about how the Forum supported her through her husband's diagnosis.
![A hand holding pancreatic enzyme replacement capsules.](https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC04576-450x250-c-default.jpg)
Half of pancreatic cancer patients not prescribed tablets they need to stop them starving, new research shows
We launch our new ‘Transform Lives: Prescribe’ campaign, urging the NHS to ensure everyone who could benefit from pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is prescribed them at the point of diagnosis.