Research
New research project: what is pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and how can we diagnose it more quickly?
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) occurs when the pancreas becomes unable to produce enough enzymes to break down food, and effectively causes the body to starve. The condition affects 60-90% of people with pancreatic cancer.
What’s the link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer?
Over 40% of people living with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed with diabetes. We don't know why or how this happens, but understanding this link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer could hold a vital key to earlier diagnosis.
Introducing SABR treatment for pancreatic cancer
In Autumn 2020, Pancreatic Cancer UK helped to submit a proposal to NHS England, asking them to commission a type of radiotherapy called SABR (Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy), for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). Now, SABR treatment has been commissioned for rollout in England, thanks to a group of healthcare professionals and Pancreatic Cancer UK's Research Involvement Network (RIN).
COVID Cancer Antibody Survey – Nurse Nicci and the NHS need your help
PCUK specialist nurse Nicci encourages people to take part in an NHS survey that wants to find out how well the COVID-19 vaccines work for people with cancer.
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
Career Progression Fellowships
Find out more about the Pancreatic Cancer UK Research Innovation Fund and how you can apply.
Can exercise help people with pancreatic cancer?
Taking a deeper dive into whether exercise can help people with pancreatic cancer.
Critical step towards new treatment option
Exciting new research has been published by the Pancreatic Cancer UK Grand Challenge team at Barts Cancer Institute
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Our Research Manager, Anna Lakey, talks to Sigrid Fey, a Pancreatic Cancer UK Future Leader, to find out more about her work and experiences as a woman in the world of science.
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Learning and development
2020 has done a very good job of derailing everyone’s plans. That includes our grand plan to deliver an assortment of face-to-face training and events across the UK to connect, develop and inspire more pancreatic cancer health professionals. Bur we embraced the digital world and adapted our events for a virtual audience.
NHS England announce new trial for a blood test to detect multiple cancers
We comment on NHS England's announcement about a new trial for a blood test that could help improve early diagnosis for multiple cancers, including pancreatic cancer