Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Want to make a difference for people facing #pancreaticcancer this October? 💜 There are many meaningful ways you can be a catalyst for change for the pancreatic cancer community:

🎃 Host Your Own Fundraiser – This October, put a creative spin on giving back! Organize a Halloween costume contest, pumpkin carving party or movie night and make it a fundraiser for PanCAN.

Want to make a difference for people facing #pancreaticcancer this October? 💜 There are many meaningful ways you can be a catalyst for change for the pancreatic cancer community:

Did you know that mutations in the “breast cancer genes,” BRCA1 and BRCA2, increase a person’s lifetime risk of developing breast, ovarian AND other cancer types, including pancreatic? 🧬 This can affect both men and women.

There’s still time to earn a PurpleStride Team Captain bandana! ⏰ Just register as a Team Captain for #PanCANPurpleStride 2026, happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and raise or self-donate $50+ by Thursday, October 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

We want to see you leading your team at our biggest community event of the year, so register now! 👟 Thank you for registering as a Team Captain — you are a true catalyst for change for patients and their families. 💜

Today, we remember beloved actor Willie Garson on the anniversary of his passing. Willie lost his life to #pancreaticcancer at the age of 57. Known for his iconic role as Stanford Blatch on "Sex and the City" and its revival "And Just Like That...".

Off-screen, he was a devoted father, a cherished friend and an advocate for those facing cancer. His passing reminds us of the urgent need for greater awareness and research into pancreatic cancer, a disease often diagnosed at advanced stages.

Today, we remember beloved actor Willie Garson on the anniversary of his passing. Willie lost his life to #pancreaticcancer at the age of 57. Known for his iconic role as Stanford Blatch on "Sex and the City" and its revival "And Just Like That...".

Today, we remember U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away five years ago due to complications from #pancreaticcancer. First diagnosed in 2009, Justice Ginsburg underwent surgery to remove part of her pancreas and her spleen.

She later said the experience gave her “an enhanced appreciation for the joys of being alive.” Over the years, she faced multiple cancer diagnoses, including colon and lung cancer, and a recurrence of pancreatic cancer in 2019.

A diagnosis of #pancreaticcancer can be challenging to navigate — when loved ones step in to provide help in ways large and small it can be a welcome relief. 💜

But sometimes a friend, acquaintance or family member who was present in a person’s life before a cancer diagnosis, disappears without explanation, leaving feelings of sadness and anxiety for the person facing cancer. There’s a term for this behavior: cancer ghosting. 👻

We’re saddened to acknowledge the loss of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away on September 14 at age 79 from complications related to treatment for #pancreaticcancer. 💜 📷: Jim Edgar

We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Brenda, his children and all who loved and admired him. His unwavering commitment to public service will not be forgotten.

We’re saddened to acknowledge the loss of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away on September 14 at age 79 from complications related to treatment for #pancreaticcancer. 💜 📷: Jim Edgar

We’re joining organizations nationwide during Medical Research Week to highlight the vital role of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in advancing life-saving research and the urgent need for robust funding. 🔬🗓️

Medical Research Week also gives us a chance to recognize the groundbreaking work of scientists whose discoveries have led to new treatments, cures and diagnostic tools for devastating diseases like #cancer.

Looking for ways to make a difference for #pancreaticcancer patients? 💜 There are so many ways to fundraise and support critical research and patient services! 🕯️ Create a Tribute or Memorial Page – Honor a loved one by creating a personalized fundraising page in their name.

🤝 Host your own fundraiser – Get creative! This September, try a tailgate party, back-to-school bake sale, or a fall fitness challenge to bring your community together for a cause.

Cancer research isn't a budget line item. It's a lifeline. 🔬 ZERO Prostate Cancer, @fightcrc.bsky.social, @lungevity.bsky.social, PanCAN, @aacicancer.bsky.social + @susangkomen.bsky.social join forces to urge sustained federal funding that fuels progress + saves lives.

Today marks two years since award-winning journalist and dear PanCAN friend, Ruschell Boone, passed from #pancreaticcancer. 💜📺

"She was open and deeply honest about chemotherapy treatments, her pain and the agonizing moments...Ruschell made it her mission to inform viewers about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer — symptoms often overlooked until it's too late."

Today marks two years since award-winning journalist and dear PanCAN friend, Ruschell Boone, passed from #pancreaticcancer. 💜📺