Together, We can make a difference this November!
To unapologetically demand a significant increase in survival rates for people with Pancreatic Cancer and improve the experience of those with Pancreatic Cancer, their families and support networks.
We do this by working collaboratively with those diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, their families, support networks, volunteers, health and social care professionals and researchers.
Raise awareness about Pancreatic Cancer:
Advocate for better healthcare in ways that enable patients’ voices to be heard, on issues such as:
Develop a range of supports for people with Pancreatic Cancer, their families and their support networks, which will include:
Support research into Pancreatic Cancer and its treatment, which will include but is not limited to:
Statistics
Understanding the impact and challenges of a rare but deadly disease
In Ireland approximately 600 people are diagnosed each year with only 13% of cases diagnosed at Stage 1.
Pancreatic cancer is a poor prognosis cancer and has the lowest survival rate of all major cancers.
The current survival rate is 14%. This means only 14% of pancreatic cancer patients will still be alive 5 years after their diagnosis.
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