Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer. In our urgent mission to save lives, we attack pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy. Our effort is amplified by a nationwide network of grassroots support. We are determined to improve patient outcomes today and to double survival by 2020.

PanCAN has invested tens of millions of dollars in research grants to advance science and medicine and improve outcomes for patients. Learn more (https://www.pancan.org/research/) .

Latest from Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Partners With Fibrogen To Bring New Experimental Treatment Arm To Adaptive Clinical Trial, Precision Promise

June 18, 2021

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Addition marks first experimental therapy offered as either first- or second-line option for pancreatic cancer patients enrolled in novel trial platform.

Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried and Roy Fame Dies From Pancreatic Cancer

January 14, 2021

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The other half of the Siegfried and Roy duo famous for their Vegas act died on Thursday from terminal pancreatic cancer.

Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Aims to Accelerate Research and Approvals in Pancreatic Cancer

December 02, 2020

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The research process for pancreatic cancer is long and difficult, but a new method of clinical trials is looking to adapt to a growing field and find ways to speed up research without losing efficiency.

PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING CLINICAL TRIAL PLATFORM TRANSFORMING DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR WORLD’S TOUGHEST CANCER

October 14, 2020

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Adaptive Clinical Trial Design Is More Cost Effective, Patient-Centric and Allows for Faster Learning Than Standard Trials

Taking on the World's Toughest Cancer

November 28, 2018

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Adaptive clinical trials are poised to deliver hope to patients with pancreatic cancer.

Your Treatment Plan: What You Need to Know

August 28, 2018

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How to Navigate Pancreatic Cancer Resources

August 28, 2018

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10 Tips to Help You Get Organized After Diagnosis

August 28, 2018

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After Diagnosis: Finding Your 'New Normal'

July 23, 2018

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“Sometimes ‘a new normal’ seems to have a bad connotation,” said Nicole Lise Feingold, director of Patient Services at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).

Promise in Pancreatic Cancer

February 10, 2017

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Maintenance Therapy: What to Expect

January 20, 2016

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Receiving a Second Opinion

January 20, 2016

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Moving Forward With Pancreatic Cancer

January 20, 2016

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Treatment Considerations for Patients Researching Their Options

January 20, 2016

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Locating Support Resources for Patients

January 20, 2016

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Pancreatic Cancer: Donald's Story

January 20, 2016

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Pancreatic Cancer: David's Story to Remission

January 20, 2016

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A Promising Future for Pancreatic Cancer

January 20, 2016

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Treatment Options and Challenges for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

January 20, 2016

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's Educational Webinars

July 09, 2015

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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network offers webinars, where listeners can learn about various topics from the comfort of their homes.

Meeting the Complex Needs of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

April 10, 2015

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The treatment landscape for advanced pancreatic cancer has expanded in recent years, but it continues to be a very complex and devastating disease.

Through Partnership, Pancreatic Cancer Patients Gain Access to Personal Treatment Options

April 03, 2015

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A partnership between the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Perthera, a self-described "concierge" for molecular diagnostic testing, is giving patients with this hard-to-treat cancer the ability to determine the best course of treatment.