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Our vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive. πŸ’œ

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Take or share what you need this season, PanCAN community. πŸπŸ’œπŸ‚
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Food brings joy and comfort to people in ways that go beyond nutritional value. Home, family and a sense of history are often woven into the preparation of favorite meals. For many, food is a way to retain and remain connected to our cultural identity. When patients are
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While pregnant with her second child, Jaclyn H. experienced back pain doctors thought was a pinched nerve. Then came recurring fevers and fatigue. An ultrasound and MRI revealed masses on her liver and pancreas. Just four days after giving birth at 34 weeks, Jaclyn had a biopsy
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On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we're raising awareness about the common myths surrounding cancer treatment and supportive care. πŸ’œ Many believe it’s an β€œeither-or” choice between treating cancer and focusing on quality of life β€” but that’s not true. Palliative care can
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Today is World Mental Health Day. πŸ§ πŸ’œ On this day of awareness, we are sharing 5️⃣ ways PanCAN can help connect patients and caregivers with mental health support: πŸ‘₯ Cancer Support Groups PanCAN Patient Services Case Managers can help find a cancer support group that meets
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#PanCANPurpleStride is our biggest community event of the year β€” bringing survivors, families, friends, researchers, physicians and more together at events across the nation for a day of hope, inspiration and fun. And every dollar raised is a step toward a cure. πŸ’œ To make a
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Brittany B. shares about supporting her husband, Rob, through his #pancreaticcancer journey. She shares, "The week after Rob’s chemo is always the hardest. It’s not just the physical toll β€” it’s the mental weight too. Watching his body suffer and his thoughts wrestle breaks me
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#PanCANPurpleStride is back! Your community is waiting for you, so join them by registering at https://t.co/IVX18rGMbu today. πŸ‘ŸπŸ’œ PurpleStride is our biggest community event of the year β€” bringing together survivors, families, friends, researchers, physicians and more at events
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Anna Berkenblit, MD, MMSc
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I’ll be sharing my key takeaways later this month in my @PanCAN Research Spotlight blog β€” for now, thank you to everyone who made this gathering so meaningful and inspiring!
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Anna Berkenblit, MD, MMSc
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What an incredible time last week in Boston with @PanCAN’s Community for Progress at our Scientific Summit! It was inspiring to see researchers, patient advocates, and partners come together to share advances in #pancreaticcancer research and care.
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You only have ☝️ day left to earn a PurpleStride Team Captain bandana! Register as a Team Captain for #PanCANPurpleStride 2026, happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026. πŸ‘Ÿ Then raise or self-donate $50+ by Thursday, October 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT. to earn your bandana. You can even
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It’s National Hero Day! πŸ’œπŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ Today we celebrate every hero in the fight against #pancreaticcancer. Who inspires you? Tell us in the comments, and we'll celebrate them with you!
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For patients with #pancreaticcancer, clinical trials are a critical treatment option. Yet few Hispanic Americans enroll. While Hispanic Americans are the second largest racial/ethnic group in the country, they only account for about three percent of patients in clinical trials.
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Meet Danielle B., #PanCANvolunteer and registered dietitian at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center! πŸπŸ’œπŸ½οΈ Danielle recently spoke with PanCAN Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula M. about what fuels her commitment to the cause β€” both in her career and as a volunteer.
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Bring your community together this Fall for a cozy chili cook-off PanCAN fundraiser! πŸ₯£πŸ‚ Charge a ticket fee for friends, family and neighbors to taste and vote for their favorite bowl. Crown your Purple Ladle Champion and enjoy an evening of connection β€” knowing every ticket
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Today marks 14 years since the passing of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., who died from pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer (PNET), a rare form of #pancreaticcancer. We honor his legacy β€” not only as a visionary in πŸ“± technology, but also as a reminder of the critical need
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This National Golf Lover's Day, we’re spotlighting the annual Ken Wood Memorial β€” a tradition that has brought family and friends together on the course for 17 years in memory of Ken Wood’s life and love of golf. β›³πŸ’œ After Ken passed away from #pancreaticcancer, his wife Kandi
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Just after midnight on October 1, federal spending lapsed. With no deal reached on either a short-term funding patch or full–year appropriations bills for the new fiscal year, many government operations have now shut down. This shutdown is not just a political standoff – it has
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A smile can spark hope. πŸ’œπŸ™‚ This World Smile Day, we’re smiling for the brighter future we’re building together.
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Every patient journey is unique β€” and so are the moments of strength along the way. We invite you to share your own moment of empowerment in the comments. πŸ’œπŸ’¬
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