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Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers
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.
New NHS Blood Test Trial Unveiled to Improve early detection for 12 Common Cancers
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
Shoes of Hope
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.
A huge step forward for the Rare Cancers Bill
We're delighted that the Rare Cancers Bill is successfully continuing its passage through Parliament.
Let’s make pancreatic cancer a priority in the new National Cancer Plan
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.
Our emergency event to end the PERT shortages
We held an emergency event in Parliament to ask MPs for their support to end the damaging PERT shortages.
Support people affected by pancreatic cancer by playing our Big Win Raffle
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.
Our chance to transform cancer research through law
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.
‘It will take time, it won’t happen overnight, but we can change the story.’
We’re delighted to welcome David Rose as our new Chair of Trustees.
Emmerdale star to run TCS London Marathon in wife’s memory
Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw is bringing his running shoes out of retirement to take on the 2025 TCS London Marathon to raise money for our charity in memory of his wife, Ruth.
Our response to the new National Cancer Plan consultation
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting has announced the launch of the consultation for the new Cancer Plan.
Support with the rising cost of living
Find out how to get the support you need to deal with the rising cost of living, from benefits and grants to tips for eating well on a budget.