Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Our vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive. 💜 pancan.org
- A huge thank you to USA Today for sharing #pancreaticcancer survivor and PanCAN volunteer, Steven Merlin's, remarkable story and raising awareness during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 💜 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4rnQ2JJ
- Happy National Cat Day! 🐈💜🐈⬛ Today we’re celebrating our purr-fect companions who bring comfort, cuddles and just a touch of mischief into our lives. We love seeing your furry friends dressed in puuurrrrple for PanCAN!
- This National Pumpkin Day, grab your paintbrushes and get creative with the classic fall tradition of pumpkin painting! 🎃🖌️🎨 Make it even more meaningful — turn painting into a fundraiser for PanCAN. 💜 Invite friends and family to donate and join in. Visit pancan.org/diy to start your fundraiser!
- A smile can spark hope. 💜🙂 This World Smile Day, we’re smiling for the brighter future we’re building together.
- Every patient journey is unique — and so are the moments of strength along the way. We invite you to share your own moment of empowerment in the comments. 💜💬
- Want to make a difference for people facing #pancreaticcancer this October? 💜 There are many meaningful ways you can be a catalyst for change for the pancreatic cancer community:
- Did you know that mutations in the “breast cancer genes,” BRCA1 and BRCA2, increase a person’s lifetime risk of developing breast, ovarian AND other cancer types, including pancreatic? 🧬 This can affect both men and women.
- There’s still time to earn a PurpleStride Team Captain bandana! ⏰ Just register as a Team Captain for #PanCANPurpleStride 2026, happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and raise or self-donate $50+ by Thursday, October 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
- Estamos aquí para apoyar a pacientes y familias. 💜 Aprenda más ➡️ pancan.org/es
- Today, we remember beloved actor Willie Garson on the anniversary of his passing. Willie lost his life to #pancreaticcancer at the age of 57. Known for his iconic role as Stanford Blatch on "Sex and the City" and its revival "And Just Like That...".
- Today, we remember U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away five years ago due to complications from #pancreaticcancer. First diagnosed in 2009, Justice Ginsburg underwent surgery to remove part of her pancreas and her spleen.
- A diagnosis of #pancreaticcancer can be challenging to navigate — when loved ones step in to provide help in ways large and small it can be a welcome relief. 💜
- We’re saddened to acknowledge the loss of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away on September 14 at age 79 from complications related to treatment for #pancreaticcancer. 💜 📷: Jim Edgar
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- We’re joining organizations nationwide during Medical Research Week to highlight the vital role of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in advancing life-saving research and the urgent need for robust funding. 🔬🗓️
- This Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), we’re proud to launch new resources for Spanish-speaking patients and caregivers. These tools provide support, guidance and hope for those who have been affected by #pancreaticcancer. 💜 Explore them now at ➡️ pancan.org/es
- In this episode of PancChat, host Alisyn Camerota speaks with Dr. Andrew Hendifar of Cedars-Sinai about how tumor sequencing, genetic testing and emerging KRAS-targeted therapies are reshaping #pancreaticcancer care. 💜
- With PanCAN Patient Services by your side, use the Right Track to navigate this challenging disease. 💜 pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-c…
- Looking for ways to make a difference for #pancreaticcancer patients? 💜 There are so many ways to fundraise and support critical research and patient services! 🕯️ Create a Tribute or Memorial Page – Honor a loved one by creating a personalized fundraising page in their name.
- We’ll go first. 💬 Being connected to the PanCAN community has shown us that no one faces #pancreaticcancer alone. 💜 Now it’s your turn. ⬇️
- Cancer research isn't a budget line item. It's a lifeline. 🔬 ZERO Prostate Cancer, @fightcrc.bsky.social, @lungevity.bsky.social, PanCAN, @aacicancer.bsky.social + @susangkomen.bsky.social join forces to urge sustained federal funding that fuels progress + saves lives.
- Today marks two years since award-winning journalist and dear PanCAN friend, Ruschell Boone, passed from #pancreaticcancer. 💜📺
- This #LaborDay, we’re especially grateful for everyone dedicated to making a difference for #pancreaticcancer patients and their families. 💜 From doctors, nurses and researchers to caregivers, advocates, volunteers and PanCAN employees — thank you for your tireless efforts and unwavering support!
- In this episode of PancChat, host Alisyn Camerota talks with Dr. Michael Pishvaian about what “standard of care” means, the roles of surgery, chemo & radiation, and why clinical trials remain critical but underused in #pancreaticcancer. 🩺🔬 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/426sqy5
- When facing a #pancreaticcancer diagnosis, patients and families are often met with difficult choices. 💜 In this episode of PancChat, a collaborative podcast from PanCAN and @letswinpc.org, host Alisyn Camerota speaks with Dr. Michael Pishvaian. 🩺🔬🧪
- Finish this sentence in the comments — your words could help someone today. 💜💬
