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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure.

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IMPORTANT NEWS
THE U.S. HOUSE PASSES THE RECALCITRANT CANCER RESEARCH ACT
(Formerly known as the Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education Act)

Click to read about this historic and victorious decision.

Understanding the new American Institute for Cancer Research report

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) released a report describing excess weight as a risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Click to learn more.

PurpleLight: Thousands across the U.S. turn their cities and towns purple.

PurpleLight National Vigil for Hope, held in nearly 60 cities, honored all those who have lost their battle to pancreatic cancer and provided support and encouragement to those currently battling the disease. Click to learn more.

Watch as the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act is passed in the U.S. House.

Historic cancer legislation passed in the U.S. House September 19, 2012. See U.S. House co-sponsors Rep. Anna Eshoo and Rep. Leonard Lance impassioned speeches urging the passing of the bill and acknowledging the incredible passion of our advocates! Click to view.

IMPORTANT SENATE UPDATE on The Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act:

The U.S. Senate went on recess before passing the bill. This means we will have to wait until after the Presidential election before the Senate will take up the bill again. Please check our website, Facebook and Twitter for any updates.

Pancreatic cancer is on the rise as revealed in an alarming new report.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has released a special scientific report that describes the rise in the incidence rate of pancreatic cancer due to a number of evidence-based findings. Click to read the full report.

Over $4 Million in Research Funding Available

Apply now for the 2013 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - AACR research grants program. Over $4 million will be distributed, including our newest, largest grant totaling $1 million. Click here to learn more.

Our goal is to double the pancreatic cancer survival rate by 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is doubling its efforts to increase pancreatic cancer survival rates by announcing The Vision of Progress: Double the Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates by 2020. This bold new initiative intensifies efforts to raise awareness, support patients and intensify advocacy for a national research strategy. Click to learn more.

If you or a loved one is facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis we can provide information, resources and hope.

Please contact our Patient and Liaison Services (PALS) Program at 877-272-6226 or email us at pals@pancan.org. We will provide no-cost comprehensive disease information, as well as information on managing pain, diet and nutrition, clinical trials and so much more. Click to learn more.

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