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Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers

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Policy & campaigning

My experience shaping new NHS guidance on diagnosis

26 March 2024

Charles, one of our supporters, tells us about his role as a patient expert on the NHS group that developed this new guidance.

Policy & campaigning

Massive campaign win for people with pancreatic cancer

25 March 2024

We are delighted that NHS England has published new guidance recommending that pancreatic cancer should be diagnosed more quickly.  

Media

50,000 people will die of pancreatic cancer without urgent action from next Government

12 March 2024

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.

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Celebrity

We are sending our very best wishes to Sven-Goran Eriksson following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis

11 January 2024

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

Research

New vaccine shows promise at preventing pancreatic cancer recurrence

9 January 2024

A trial of a new vaccine which could prevent recurrence of pancreatic cancer following surgery has shown promising results.

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Policy & campaigning

New tool developed to improve consistency in patient care

5 January 2024

Specialist pancreatic cancer centres across the UK have begun to trial a new tool called PACT-UK, which aims to create consistency in decision-making for treatment and care for people with pancreatic cancer.

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Supporter stories

Angela’s gift will writing

3 January 2024

After Angela was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2020, she used our free Will writing service to ensure her loved ones and the causes she cared about were provided for. Here's her story. 

Supporter stories

Tribute to Dr Charles Martin Bates

8 December 2023

As we begin a new year, we wanted to pause and remember those who supported us by leaving a gift in their Will.

Fundraising

Thank you for making this November special

1 December 2023

Celebrating another successful Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Maggie Blanks, CEO of Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, and Diana Jupp, CEO of Pancreatic Cancer UK, laughing together in a meeting room.
 

Wishing Maggie Blanks a happy retirement

29 November 2023

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.

Lynne Mccallum
Information

Information about the supply of Pancrease®

17 November 2023

Specialist nurse, Lynne, provides information following an update about the supply of Pancrease® in November 2023.

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Awareness

World Pancreatic Cancer Day

9 November 2023

21st November marks a busy and important day in the calendar for our staff, supporters, and volunteers. Read on to find out how you can be a part of this year’s World Pancreatic Cancer Day!