More than 67,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. Learn more about the disease and how PanCAN can help.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Executive Team is a group of dedicated professionals, some of whom have been personally touched by the disease, who bring significant experience and ...

When facing pancreatic cancer, good nutrition is vital at every stage of the journey. Making the healthiest choices possible can help patients minimize side effects, gain strength and maintain the ...

Food brings joy and comfort. Home, family and a sense of history are often woven into the preparation of favorite meals. Although a pancreatic cancer diagnosis can create challenges in a patient’s ...

Every pancreatic cancer patient’s case is unique, and it’s not possible to predict each person’s outcome. However, population-wide studies are done to estimate the likelihood that a person diagnosed ...

Patients with pancreatic cancer who participate in clinical research have better outcomes. PanCAN strongly recommends clinical trials at diagnosis and during every treatment decision. Clinical trials ...

Together, we can improve pancreatic cancer outcomes. PanCAN supports our patient, caregiver and healthcare professional communities by providing free information and resources. Our services are backed ...

Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow and divide out of control and form a tumor. The pancreas is a gland located deep in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. It ...

PanCAN Patient Services provides free, in-depth and personalized resources and information on pancreatic cancer.

PanCAN’s Precision Promise Clinical Trial Consortium sites were selected through a competitive, peer-review process and include premier cancer treatment institutions across the country.

PanCAN wants every patient facing pancreatic cancer to be empowered to explore clinical trials. They are a critical treatment option in the fight against this tough disease, driving progress for ...