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Nov 01, 2023, 08:00 ET ENTERTAINMENT HOST AND SURVIVOR, MARIA MENOUNOS, SHARES HOW EARLY DETECTION SAVED HER LIFE IN PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK'S NOVEMBER CAMPAIGN

This November, celebrated media personality, actor, television, and "Heal Squad" podcast host, Maria Menounos, is lending her voice in support of the ...

Sep 29, 2023, 10:27 ET U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUPPORTS $20 MILLION FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, is thrilled that the U.S. House of...

Sep 26, 2023, 08:00 ET THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK SELECTS ONCOLYTICS BIOTECH® INC. TO RECEIVE $5 MILLION THERAPEUTIC ACCELERATOR AWARD TO DEVELOP LEADING-EDGE TREATMENTS

In an effort to continue accelerating new treatment options for people with pancreatic cancer, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) today...

Sep 07, 2023, 08:15 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK (PANCAN) APPOINTS JILL DAVIS AS ORGANIZATION'S FIRST-EVER CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, is thrilled to announce the appointment of ...

Aug 30, 2023, 08:15 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING ANNUAL RESEARCH INVESTMENT, INCLUDING NEW GRANT AWARDS, WHICH WILL ACCELERATE PROGRESS AGAINST PANCREATIC CANCER

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, today announced its largest ever...

Jul 18, 2023, 08:05 ET THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK (PANCAN) ANNOUNCES NEW SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD LEADERS AND MEMBERS

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, proudly announces the addition of fourteen ...

Jul 11, 2023, 07:55 ET THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK (PANCAN) WELCOMES FOUR NEW LEADERS TO ITS DISTIGUISHED BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, proudly announces the addition of four...
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK URGES ADVOCATES FROM ALL 50 STATES TO CALL ON CONGRESS TO INCREASE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH

Jun 14, 2023, 09:10 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK URGES ADVOCATES FROM ALL 50 STATES TO CALL ON CONGRESS TO INCREASE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading pancreatic cancer patient advocacy organization, today launched its Call on Congress Day...

May 01, 2023, 08:15 ET PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE UNITES CELEBRITIES, SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS AND SUPPORTERS NATIONWIDE AT THE ULTIMATE WALK TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

This past Saturday, April 29, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) held its largest annual fundraiser, PanCAN PurpleStride®, the ultimate...

Mar 16, 2023, 08:30 ET PROFESSIONAL GOLF COMMUNITY JOINS TOGETHER WITH LAURIE WEISKOPF IN HONOR OF HER LATE HUSBAND, TOM WEISKOPF, TO RAISE MONEY FOR PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE - THE WALK TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced "Weiskopf's Warriors," a team created by Laurie Weiskopf in honor of her late husband, ...

Mar 14, 2023, 08:30 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK RECEIVES TRANSFORMATIONAL $25 MILLION GIFT TO ACCELERATE RESEARCH AND ADVANCE PROGRESS FOR PANCREATIC CANCER

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) received a $25 million gift that will accelerate the organization's critical research initiatives to...

Feb 15, 2023, 09:00 ET STAR TREK'S JONATHAN FRAKES, ARMIN SHIMERMAN, AND KITTY SWINK JOIN FORCES ONCE AGAIN TO RAISE MONEY FOR PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE - THE WALK TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced that Jonathan Frakes ("Picard," "Star Trek: Strange New World" Season 2), Armin...
PANCREATIC CANCER SURVIVAL RATE CONTINUES UPWARD TREND, REACHING 12%, ACCORDING TO ANNUAL CANCER REPORT

Jan 12, 2023, 10:15 ET PANCREATIC CANCER SURVIVAL RATE CONTINUES UPWARD TREND, REACHING 12%, ACCORDING TO ANNUAL CANCER REPORT

American Cancer Society's (ACS) Cancer Facts & Figures 2023 report, released today, shows that the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has...

Nov 17, 2022, 06:00 ET MOST U.S. ADULTS ARE UNAWARE OF THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PANCREATIC CANCER ACCORDING TO NEW SURVEY FROM THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK

A new survey commissioned by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) found that most adults (83%) are unaware of the signs or symptoms of...

Nov 01, 2022, 09:00 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK LAUNCHES NEW "PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" CAMPAIGN FEATURING "STAR TREK" ACTOR, DIRECTOR, JONATHAN FRAKES, AMONG OTHER INSPIRING STORIES

Celebrated "Star Trek" actor and director Jonathan Frakes ("Picard," "Star Trek: Strange New World" Season 2, "Star Trek: Lower Decks" "Star Trek:...

Aug 03, 2022, 08:00 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK (PANCAN) AWARDS MORE THAN $10.5 MILLION OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH GRANTS, MARKING LARGEST-EVER SINGLE YEAR INVESTMENT AND BRINGING THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL RESEARCH INVESTMENT LAST YEAR TO $25 MILLION

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, announced today the recipients of its 2022 ...

Jul 12, 2022, 08:00 ET THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK (PANCAN) APPOINTS NEW CHAIR AND WELCOMES NEW MEMBER TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, has appointed Michael Korengold, president ...

Jun 13, 2022, 08:15 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK RALLIES ADVOCATES FROM ALL 50 STATES TO URGE CONGRESS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH

When federal funding for pancreatic research increases, so does the five-year survival rate. That's why the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network...

May 18, 2022, 08:30 ET THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK CREATES INNOVATIVE MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR "THERAPEUTIC ACCELERATOR AWARD" TO DRIVE THE BIOPHARMA INDUSTRY TO SPEED DEVELOPMENT OF PANCREATIC CANCER TREATMENTS

In a bold effort to accelerate treatment options for pancreatic cancer patients, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has created a...

Apr 30, 2022, 20:26 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK HOSTS FIRST-EVER NATIONAL PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE, THE ULTIMATE EVENT TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) hosted its largest annual fundraiser, PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate event to end pancreatic...
NEW PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FEATURING MINDY KALING ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO JOIN HER AT PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE, THE ULTIMATE EVENT TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

Mar 30, 2022, 10:00 ET NEW PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FEATURING MINDY KALING ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO JOIN HER AT PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE, THE ULTIMATE EVENT TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has released a new public service announcement (PSA) featuring beloved actor, writer and...

Mar 24, 2022, 08:30 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ADAPTIVE CLINICAL TRIAL ADDS NEW INVESTIGATIONAL TREATMENT AND ADDITIONAL SITES

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, has announced the latest updates to its...
MINDY KALING JOINS THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK AS AMBASSADOR FOR NATIONWIDE FUNDRAISING EVENT "PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE" THIS SPRING

Feb 15, 2022, 09:30 ET MINDY KALING JOINS THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK AS AMBASSADOR FOR NATIONWIDE FUNDRAISING EVENT "PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE" THIS SPRING

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced beloved actor, writer and producer Mindy Kaling as the official ambassador for the...

Jan 27, 2022, 13:42 ET PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK APPOINTS ANAT KENDAL AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, has hired nonprofit finance and business...

Jan 12, 2022, 14:57 ET PANCREATIC CANCER REACHES HIGHEST-EVER SURVIVAL RATE, 11%, ACCORDING TO ANNUAL CANCER REPORT

American Cancer Society's (ACS) Cancer Facts & Figures 2022 report, released today, shows that the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has...