Pancreatic Cancer UK

Have you got your tickets yet? Don’t miss out on the chance to join us for a magical evening of Christmas carols in the heart of Mayfair. Enjoy festive music, Christmas readings and delicious treats all while supporting vital research into pancreatic cancer. Details: Date: Monday 9th December Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Location: St George’s Church, Hanover Square, W13 1FX, London Proceeds from this event will support Pancreatic Cancer UK's vital work supporting people now and funding research to transform the future. Together, we can spread holiday cheer and help transform the future for everyone affected by pancreatic cancer. https://bit.ly/48laCkZ

It's only one week to go until November and #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth! As so many people who are affected by this devastating disease know, pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late, and it advances quickly. So it’s crucial that we make more noise, raising awareness of the signs and symptoms. With that in mind, we've put together some resources that you can download to help spread the word this November, including social media images like this one, Zoom backgrounds, symptoms posters and more. Click here to take a look and get your downloads ready: https://bit.ly/3AdwrGk

We’re pleased to see that today the National Pancreatic Cancer Audit team has published their patient and public involvement version of their annual report. You can find out more about the audit and read the report on their website: https://bit.ly/4hlflqL

Research shows that we may be able to detect changes to the pancreas at a really early stage – potentially as many as ten years before they become a tumour. The earlier we can detect pancreatic cancer, the more likely people are to be able to benefit from treatments that could improve their chances of survival and give them more time with their loved ones. 💜 Thanks to your support, Dr Beatriz Salvador and her team at Cardiff University are investigating these early cell mutations and how they progress into a tumour. These findings could be used to detect pancreatic cancer earlier than we ever have before, but we need your support to keep this momentum going. 🔬 Donate now to help fund the next 7 months of early detection research: https://bit.ly/40dAQnr

🤔 Did you know…? Radiotherapy uses radiation to destroy cancer cells. A machine directs beams of radiation at the cancer from outside the body. Radiographers use scans to make sure the radiation is going to exactly the right place. Radiotherapy is used in different ways for people with pancreatic cancer. It’s often combined with chemotherapy to help shrink the cancer or slow down its growth. People with advanced pancreatic cancer sometimes have radiotherapy to control pain. Download our fact sheet to find out more about radiotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer: https://bit.ly/3MEzvPu

The new Parliament means new opportunities to make pancreatic cancer a priority. This Autumn, many MPs attended their party’s conference, and we couldn’t miss this opportunity ask them to support people with pancreatic cancer. We were delighted that over 100 MPs visited our exhibition stand to find out how they can drive change for people with pancreatic cancer. Read more about the party conferences in this blog: https://bit.ly/3BTmRZJ

Are you being impacted by PERT shortages? 💊 We know how vital access to PERT is for those affected by #PancreaticCancer. If you haven’t done so previously, please take 5 minutes to complete our survey and help us address this critical issue: https://bit.ly/3W0OxSY We know how worrying and stressful these shortages can be. If you’re having problems getting PERT, get in touch with your dietitian, hospital team or GP for advice. You can also contact our specialist nurses on our Support Line for information and support. Unfortunately we can’t help you access PERT, but we can help with managing symptoms linked to a lack of enzymes: https://bit.ly/3DJrjWz We also have more information about dealing with PERT shortages on our website: https://bit.ly/3Qlh6J6

We are excited to share that The Real Greek restaurants will once again be supporting us this November to mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month they are asking guests to add £1 onto their bill to help us raise vital funds. 💜 This November, we are asking workplaces of all sizes to come together and support us across the UK. Whether its walking 30 miles, dressing in purple every day or holding a bake sale on World Pancreatic Cancer Day (who doesn’t love a bake sale at work?) – your support will help us give more than hope to people across the UK affected by pancreatic cancer. We will be with you every step of the way and can provide ideas, support and free fundraising materials to get you on your way. So why not get in touch today? Email amy@pancreaticcancer.org.uk or give us a call on 07970 994392 📲

Have you got your #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth fundraising plans sorted yet? There's a whole range of ways you can help fund the research breakthroughs that could save lives from #PancreaticCancer, including: • Joining #Challenge24: Where you can jog, walk or cycle 24 miles in the month of November, or do your own 24-themed challenge! 🏃♀ • Doing your own thing: You can host a quiz night, bake sale, or organise any kind of fundraiser that suits you! 🍰 If you haven't got your fundraising pack, now's the time! Order here: https://bit.ly/4eHvkgG

It's fantastic to hear that Our Future Health UK has officially become the largest research programme of its kind in the world! We're proud to support this initiative as an affiliate charity and are especially pleased to see the commitment to representing diverse populations from across the UK. Our Future Health will help us to learn more about the causes of diseases including #PancreaticCancer, and has the potential to be invaluable in helping us to improve the detection and treatment of this devastating disease.