About Us
Pancreatic Cancer Action is a charity based in the UK whose mission is to change pancreatic cancer survival numbers and focus on improving early detection statistics.
The charity’s approach is to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer to the public, the medical community and Government, provide education and training on pancreatic cancer to medical professionals and fund research specifically into improving early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Press releases
Rupert Lycett Green becomes a Patron for Pancreatic Cancer Action
Rupert Lycett Green becomes a Patron for Pancreatic Cancer Action Pancreatic Cancer Action are thrilled to announce that Rupert Lycett Green,... read more
31.01.2019 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Charity calls for action following alarming rise in pancreatic cancer...
New statistics published by Pancreatic Cancer Action today reveal that in 2015 1 , pancreatic cancer was 17% more common in the UK than in 2010 12... read more
18.01.2018 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Increased Awareness Call for Pancreatic Cancer in the UK
Only 6% of people in the UK know a lot about pancreatic cancer, according to a national awareness survey commissioned by Pancreatic Cancer... read more
06.04.2017 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Lysis revealed as a sponsor for Pancreatic Cancer Action’s gala dinner
Pancreatic Cancer Action are delighted to announce that Lysis Financial are a sponsor of the charity’s Purple Ribbon Gala. The gala dinner,... read more
07.03.2017 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Egginton Primary School Turn It Purple in memory of loved ones lost to...
Egginton Primary School Turn It Purple in memory of loved ones lost to pancreatic cancer Tina Woolliscroft along with her 3 children... read more
22.11.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Purple Morph suit dancers bring cheer to commuters on World Pancreatic...
30 dancers in purple morph suits surprised and delighted commuters at Kings Cross Station as they broke out into a spontaneous performance to make... read more
18.11.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Bridport Town Hall Clock Tower to Turn It Purple for Pancreatic Cancer...
Bridport Town Hall Clock Tower is taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action’s Turn It Purple campaign to raise awareness of the UK’s fifth... read more
26.10.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Emirates Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Cathedral to Turn It Purple for...
The Emirates Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Cathedral are taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action ’s Turn It Purple campaign this November to... read more
17.10.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Brixton personal training Do More Movement support charity fundraisers...
Founder of successful personal training company, Do More Movement, Jeremy Johnston has shown his support for small national charity Pancreatic... read more
04.10.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
COOKHAM LADY CYCLES, SWIMS, CLIMBS AND RUNS 900 KM IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES
On the 17 th September Samantha Luff (32) from Cookham, Berkshire, will cycling, climbing, swimming and running 900km from West Kilbride to... read more
01.09.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
CALLING ON THE NORTH TO JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST PANCREATIC CANCER
Pancreatic Cancer Action is asking the North to Join the Fight against pancreatic cancer at their annual Striding for Survival walking challenge... read more
01.09.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Emma Bridgewater exclusive tea set raises over £600 for Pancreatic...
Iconic British pottery designer and manufacturer Emma Bridgewater has thrown her support behind a pancreatic cancer charity by designing a... read more
28.06.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Pancreatic Cancer Action invites applications for research funding
UK charity Pancreatic Cancer Action are once again inviting scientists to apply for one of their Early Diagnosis Challenge Award grants. The... read more
20.06.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Emma Bridgewater creates exclusive tea set to raise money for Pancreatic...
Iconic British pottery designer and manufacturer Emma Bridgewater has thrown her support behind a pancreatic cancer charity by designing a bespoke... read more
13.06.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Champion endurance mountain biker goes to record breaking lengths for...
Champion endurance mountain biker, Naomi Freireich from Edinburgh, is on a mission to raise funds and awareness of the UK’s fifth biggest cancer... read more
25.05.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Duke and Duchess of Devonshire launch 140 mile Over the Hills and Far...
The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire were there to support former Saville Row tailor and designer, Rupert Lycett-Green, 77, and his dog Spot, as... read more
03.05.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
GP's dub it the ‘Silent Killer’ yet just 3% say they are fully confident...
**EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.00(midnight) GMT TUESDAY 19th JANUARY 2016** GP's dub it the 'Silent Killer' yet just 3% say they are fully... read more
19.01.2016 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Late surgeon inspires Mother and Daughter team to tackle London to Paris...
Cecile and her daughter, Rosalie, from the West Midlands have heroically taken up the challenge of cycling 471km from London to Paris in August... read more
25.11.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Dr Hilary Jones announced as Patron of Pancreatic Cancer Action
Pancreatic Cancer Action is delighted to announce that Breakfast TV's health editor, Dr Hilary Jones, has become a Patron for the charity.... read more
20.11.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
YORKSHIRE LADY TAKES ON ULTIMATE CHARITY SWIMMING CHALLENGE
Tamsyn Quormby, from York, is taking on the ultimate Swim for Survival challenge to raise funds and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer Action. Tamsyn... read more
19.11.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Charity video turning pancreatic cancer diagnosis into a horror trailer...
A charity's video , released on Friday 13th November, inspired by Hollywood horror films has received hundreds of thousands of views on the... read more
17.11.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Charity launch horror trailer to highlight deadly disease
A powerful scary movie trailer, Friday 13th , has been launched today, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, to point out what is truly terrifying in real... read more
13.11.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Tattershall Castle to turn it purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, is taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action's turn it purple campaign on 1st November in aid of pancreatic... read more
16.10.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
The Brighton Wheel to turn it purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
The Brighton Wheel is taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action's turn it purple campaign on 1st November in aid of pancreatic cancer awareness.... read more
15.10.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Beverly Minister to turn it purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
The Beverly Minister are taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action's turn it purple campaign on 1st November in aid of pancreatic cancer... read more
15.10.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
City of Coventry Health Centre to turn it purple for Pancreatic Cancer...
City of Coventry Health Centre are taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action's turn it purple campaign on 1st November in aid of pancreatic cancer... read more
15.10.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Gateshead Millennium Bridge to turn it purple for Pancreatic Cancer...
Gateshead Millennium Bridge is taking part in Pancreatic Cancer Action's turn it purple campaign on 13th November in aid of pancreatic cancer... read more
15.10.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST PANCREATIC CANCER AT STRIDING FOR SURVIVAL...
Pancreatic Cancer Action are kicking off pancreatic cancer awareness month 2015 with their annual challenge Striding for Survival on 1st... read more
05.10.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Heidi Braves the Shave for Pancreatic Cancer Action
When: Saturday 19th September 2015 Where: The Rat Trap, Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret Time: 4pm Heidi Evans from Stratton St Margaret... read more
07.09.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Group Gears Up For Cycle Ride at Briggstock in memory of loved ones
A group of local people including Andrew Markham,Zoe Hall, David Williamson and Richard Dent, will cycle 18 miles and raise awareness on 5th... read more
01.09.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
