Posts by Callum Dallimore
Wishing Maggie Blanks a happy retirement
As the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund Founder and CEO announces her retirement, our CEO Diana Jupp shares her thanks to Maggie, and her excitement for this next chapter in pancreatic cancer research.
Information about the supply of Pancrease®
Specialist nurse, Lynne, provides information following an update about the supply of Pancrease® in November 2023.
Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Improving Pancreatic Cancer Care launch event 2023
Pancreatic cancer is tough to detect – but even once it’s spotted, people can go on to face potentially huge obstacles: from getting their diagnosis, treatment and care – to having a better quality of life, and surviving.
NHS publishes first ever Long Term Workforce Plan
Our Director of Research, Support and Influencing comments on the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS.
Sharon’s Big Step Forward Story
Sharon's dad Geoff sadly died from pancreatic cancer in 2019, just six weeks before his first grandchild, Erin, was born. Now, Sharon, her husband and Erin take part in The Big Step Forward every year in his memory.
New research shows how pancreatic cancer cells can change their diet to survive
New research has shed light on how pancreatic cancer cells are able to adapt to challenging environments, which scientists hope could lead to new treatments.
“Every step of the way has been for them”
On Sunday 23rd April, 210 incredible Team Pancreatic Cancer UK runners took to the streets of London to raise awareness and funds at the yearly London Marathon.
Managing diet and weight loss with tips from a dietitian
Our specialist nurses team up with a dietitian to provide information on coping with weight loss, diet and diabetes during coronavirus.
Keeping active
Read our blog about the benefits of exercise, including some useful resources that can help you stay active in lockdown.
World-first pancreatic cancer breath test
We’re thrilled to announce that we are funding a new clinical study to develop a breath test that could detect pancreatic cancer early enough to save thousands of lives a year.
“The bravery she showed was so humbling”
Sarah's mum was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in June 2022. Then, in September the same year, after experiencing pain, bloating and indigestion, doctors discovered a mass in her abdomen. Eventually, tests revealed she had stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Four things we’ve learnt about early detection
Our researchers have laid the vital groundwork for the development of new tests for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. Here we take a look at what they have achieved so far.