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Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers
Stand with Mihika to fight for early diagnosis
You may recognise Mihika as one of the faces of our Unite, Diagnose, Save Lives campaign that launched last week. Like so many of our loved ones, Mihika’s husband Jay heard these devastating words when he was finally diagnosed; “Sorry it’s too late. We can’t save you.”
Pancreatic Cancer UK’s partnership with Aviva and Friends wins a Third Sector Award
The team won the award for ‘Challenge Event of the Year’ - where they won recognition for their brave and inspiring fundraising in memory of two former team mates who sadly died of pancreatic cancer.
How we’re influencing cancer strategies across the UK
Only a third of GPs have sufficient access to vital scans needed to diagnose pancreatic cancer
Only 30% of GPs have sufficient access ‘all of the time’ to vital scans needed to diagnose the deadliest common cancer - according to our latest poll.
Our response to the mRNA pancreatic cancer vaccine trial
Our Head of Research, Dr Chris MacDonald comments on the exciting trial results presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference in Chicago.
Time to say thank you to our volunteers
Here at Pancreatic Cancer UK our amazing volunteers give their time to support us in a variety of ways; all contributing toward our vision that everyone with pancreatic cancer survives to live long and well. We want to say a massive Thank You to each and every one of our volunteers. You are at the heart of everything we do.
“I’ve never worn a top with so much pride” – Victoria and the team take on Edinburgh Marathon
Last weekend, 49 amazing team Pancreatic Cancer UK runners took on Scotland's largest mass participation running event, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, to raise an incredible £34,715 so far!
RideLondon 2022: Tony and the team ride towards breakthroughs
Last weekend, 130 amazing team Pancreatic Cancer UK riders, including Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw and our very own Chief Executive Diana, took on RideLondon, ‘the world’s greatest celebration of cycling’ to raise an incredible £83,037 so far!
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.
Tony Audenshaw and The Wheelpackers
‘The Wheelpackers’, are a team made up of Emmerdale actor Tony Audenshaw and his posse of production personnel and friends.
MPs’ letter to send to the Health Secretary
The Government are writing a new 10-year Cancer Plan, and as an MP you can help us ensure that pancreatic cancer has an important place in it.
Walk for Pia: The Gavin and Stacey themed walk from Billericay to Barry Island
Pia was aged just 54 when she sadly lost her life to pancreatic cancer in September 2021, 11 months after her diagnosis. Now, Pia’s husband, Simon, and their two daughters Rhiannon and Emilia have been joined by family and friends in walking from Billericay, Essex, to Barry Island, South Wales, to honour her life, raise vital awareness and funds for the disease and celebrate her love of BBC Sitcom Gavin and Stacey!