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Latest news
Here you can find news items and blogs by Pancreatic Cancer UK staff and guest writers
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We’re making some changes
We’re excited to announce that we’re making some changes to how we look and the way we talk about our vital work.
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Why I volunteer – Dawn
Dawn, one of our incredible Events Volunteers, shares what she loves about volunteering at fundraising events.
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My experience shaping new NHS guidance on diagnosis
Charles, one of our supporters, tells us about his role as a patient expert on the NHS group that developed this new guidance.
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Massive campaign win for people with pancreatic cancer
We are delighted that NHS England has published new guidance recommending that pancreatic cancer should be diagnosed more quickly.
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50,000 people will die of pancreatic cancer without urgent action from next Government
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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We are sending our very best wishes to Sven-Goran Eriksson following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis
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
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New vaccine shows promise at preventing pancreatic cancer recurrence
A trial of a new vaccine which could prevent recurrence of pancreatic cancer following surgery has shown promising results.
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New tool developed to improve consistency in patient care
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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Angela’s gift will writing
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.
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Tribute to Dr Charles Martin Bates
As we begin a new year, we wanted to pause and remember those who supported us by leaving a gift in their Will.
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Thank you for making this November special
Celebrating another successful Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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Wishing Maggie Blanks a happy retirement
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.