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

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About us

Pancreatic Cancer UK appoints new trustees to support bold five-year strategy

17 July 2023

We are delighted to announce that three new trustees have joined our board as we launch our bold new strategy to double survival for the deadliest common cancer by 2028.

Anna Jewell
Policy & campaigning

NHS publishes first ever Long Term Workforce Plan

30 June 2023

Our Director of Research, Support and Influencing comments on the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS.

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Fundraising

Sharon’s Big Step Forward Story

5 June 2023

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

17 May 2023

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.

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Fundraising

“Every step of the way has been for them”

25 April 2023

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.

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Support

Managing diet and weight loss with tips from a dietitian

11 April 2023

Our specialist nurses team up with a dietitian to provide information on coping with weight loss, diet and diabetes during coronavirus.

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Support

Keeping active

11 April 2023

Read our blog about the benefits of exercise, including some useful resources that can help you stay active in lockdown.

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Research

Ground-breaking research into new treatment for pancreatic cancer underway in Scotland

31 March 2023

Pioneering research into a new potentially ground-breaking treatment for pancreatic cancer has begun. The research, lead by University of Glasgow scientist Dr Seth Coffelt, aims to help make desperately needed new immunotherapy treatments a reality for future patients.  

About us

Changes to our trustee board

24 March 2023

This month, we said farewell to our Chair of Trustees, Lynne Walker and we’re delighted to welcome our new Chair, Eleanor Phillips.

Health Minister Helen Whately tries breath testing kit with Professor George Hanna
Research

World-first pancreatic cancer breath test

11 March 2023

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.

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Real life stories

“The bravery she showed was so humbling”

28 February 2023

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.

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Research

Four things we’ve learnt about early detection

22 February 2023

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.