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Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers
Why I volunteer
Sally shares why she decided to start volunteering for Pancreatic Cancer UK following her sister's diagnosis
Unite, Diagnose, Save Lives campaign update
In June, we launched our campaign Unite, Diagnose, Save Lives because doctors still don’t have the tools they need to diagnose pancreatic cancer early enough for life-saving treatment. Here's an update on how that campaign is going.
New blood test to detect cancer
Our CEO at Pancreatic Cancer UK, Diana Jupp has provided commentary on the new blood test that aims to detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms arise.
How your support is funding world-class research
In 2021/22, your support meant that we could fund £1.8m in research grants – more than ever before – bringing our total research spend to £10m. Our Head of Research, Dr Chris MacDonald, explains how we’re using this money to give our researchers the best chance of making breakthroughs.
Hilary’s gift of hope
Like so many others, Hilary knows all too well how devastating pancreatic cancer can be. She lost her husband, George, in July 2019. George started to feel unwell during an around the world cruise to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Despite seeing a consultant during the voyage, pancreatic cancer wasn’t diagnosed until it was too late. Sadly, George died just seven weeks later.
Volunteer at the London Marathon 2022
Sandra, one of our incredible Events Volunteers, shares what she loves about volunteering at fundraising events.
Our fight for change
In this ever-changing political landscape, we’re determined to make sure that the voice of people affected by pancreatic cancer isn’t forgotten.
The Friday Boys cycle 45 miles for Pancreatic Cancer UK
On 29 July, an inspiring group of friends coined the Friday Boys will cycle 45 miles to raise vital funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
New hope for treating pancreatic cancer: Targeting the ‘recycler’ protein USP25
An innovative new study may revolutionise pancreatic cancer therapy by targeting the ‘recycler’ protein USP25 to reduce the growth of cancer cells.
Our response to “gremlin therapy” research that suggests pancreatic cancer can be reversed
New research from the Institute of Cancer Research suggests that it could be possible to reverse a key process that enables pancreatic cancer cells to grow and spread in the body.
Jenny’s call for early diagnosis
This month, we launched our Unite, Diagnose, Save Lives campaign to fight for the breakthrough in early diagnosis that will save lives.
Our Research Involvement Network: Shaping the future of pancreatic cancer research
Dr Naureen Starling is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust specialising in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, as well as researching new therapies.