Black Americans are more likely to get pancreatic cancer than any other racial or ethnic group. They have the highest incidence rate of pancreatic cancer in the United States, according to the ...

Earlier this week we had the chance to report on the strong bipartisan support PanCAN advocates generated in the House for restoring the dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) in FY26 ...

Editor’s Note: Riley Cherkes lost her dad, Dave, in 2020 after a diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2018. Riley found PanCAN when he was diagnosed, searching for everything she could possibly ...

American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2023, released today, reports that the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is now 12%, an increase of one percentage point from last year.

Editor’s note: With the passing of talk show host and politician Jerry Springer from pancreatic cancer, we wanted to share the common signs and symptoms of the disease. If you or a loved one have been ...

The types of cancer people are getting and dying from most may be changing in the next 20 years, according to a new study. Published today in JAMA Network Open, PanCAN and our research partners at ...

Pancreatic cancer at any stage can create challenges in a patient’s diet and change nutritional needs. In recognition of June as National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, we asked Maria Petzel, senior ...

Editor’s note: In this heartfelt interview, Jaylen Baron shares the story of her mother, Jane – an inspiring dance teacher, mentor and fighter – whose legacy is honored every year at PanCAN ...

Your doctor diagnosed pancreatic cancer and recommended that treatment begin immediately. What do you do? First, remember that you should feel comfortable and supported by your healthcare team. The ...

Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and nutrition. For today’s post, we highlight healthy foods that ...

For eligible patients, surgery is the best option for long term survival of pancreatic cancer. Data show high volume surgeons at high volume hospitals have greater success rates and fewer ...

One of the main functions of the pancreas is to produce and release a number of enzymes that help the body break down food and absorb nutrients. But pancreatic cancer and its treatments can cause the ...