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

Support

Our online Discussion Forum gets a makeover

27 May 2021

Our Forum has been given a fresh new look to make it easier to join, easier to post, and easier to find what you’re looking for. Read Sue's story about how the Forum supported her through her husband's diagnosis.

A hand holding pancreatic enzyme replacement capsules.
Media

Half of pancreatic cancer patients not prescribed tablets they need to stop them starving, new research shows

26 May 2021

We launch our new ‘Transform Lives: Prescribe’ campaign, urging the NHS to ensure everyone who could benefit from pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is prescribed them at the point of diagnosis.

Policy & campaigning

NHS England announce audit of pancreatic cancer treatment and care

21 May 2021

Pancreatic Cancer UK's Head of Policy, Intelligence and Campaigns, Danni Manzi, responds to NHS England's announcement.

Fundraising

Adrian finds hope and positivity in fundraising, throughout his diagnosis and treatment.

18 May 2021

Adrian shares his experience of being diagnosed and treated for pancreatic cancer, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and finding hope and positivity through taking on the Big Step Forward.

Fundraising

Pancreatic Cancer UK partners with The Real Greek

17 May 2021

We are delighted to be partnering with The Real Greek this year in memory of their wonderful colleague, Christos.

Policy & campaigning

Our meeting with Jo Churchill, Cancer Minister for England

30 April 2021

An update on our meeting with Jo Churchill, the Cancer Minister, about the impact of the pandemic on pancreatic cancer.

Emily Waller
Policy & campaigning

APPG on Pancreatic Cancer launches new report on the impact of COVID-19

13 April 2021

Emily from our Policy and Campaigns team blogs about the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pancreatic Cancer's new report and what we've been doing to ensure the impact on people with pancreatic cancer is not ignored. 

Policy & campaigning

Why Wales Needs a Long-Term Plan for Cancer

31 March 2021

Head of Policy, Intelligence and Campaigns, Danni Manzi explains why Wales needs a Long-Term Cancer Strategy now, more than ever.

Support

Easing of shielding restrictions across the UK

30 March 2021

Specialist Nurse, Nicci, talks about the easing of shielding restrictions being introduced from the 1st April 2021.

Research

Can exercise help people with pancreatic cancer?

30 March 2021

Taking a deeper dive into whether exercise can help people with pancreatic cancer.

Supporter stories

How taking part in Jog 28 gave us a boost

30 March 2021

Terri tells the story of her husband’s devastating pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

 

Critical step towards new treatment option

1 March 2021

Exciting new research has been published by the Pancreatic Cancer UK Grand Challenge team at Barts Cancer Institute