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November 2012
The diagnostic challenge - you can help!
There is currently no definitive diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer. Because early symptoms are vague and non-specific, it's generally at an advanced stage when discovered. So, early detection and …more information
‘Henfield Hunks and Honeys’ face “Hell Down South” for pancreatic cancer research
A fundraising foursome from Henfield has faced “Hell Down South” to raise over £1,000 for PCRF. …more information
Sharon is PCRF’s very own ‘calendar girl’
The ways in which our supporters raise money for Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund are many and varied, but this is a new one on us! …more information
October 2012
Landmark study advocates more personalised approach to pancreatic cancer treatment
An Australian-led study which has sequenced the entire genome of 100 pancreatic tumours found so many different combinations of mutated genes, its authors conclude that pancreatic cancer should not be …more information
Smoking and heavy drinking linked to earlier onset of pancreatic cancer
A US study led by the University of Michigan Health System has found that pancreatic cancer patients who were heavy smokers or drinkers were diagnosed at an earlier than average age. …more information
September 2012
Rachel has the X Factor to reach her fundraising target – and climb two mountains!
Tickets for this year’s X Factor final were up for grabs at a pub quiz and raffle organised by Rachel Bryant from Huntingdon in memory of her dad Jim – a lifelong advocate and supporter of youth f …more information
KRAS gene mutation needs help to trigger pancreatic cancer
A study by an international research team has shown that a cancer-causing gene is not enough to trigger the development of pancreatic cancer – a second factor is needed to create a “perfect storm …more information
August 2012
"Pancreas in a dish" helps scientists study how pancreatic cancer forms
Scientists in Toronto have created a tiny, living 3-D organ model of pancreatic ducts to help them conduct research on pancreatic cancer. …more information
July 2012
Sky’s the limit for 10-strong skydive team
Not content with swimming the Channel last year, a mother of two from Coton has now organised a 10-strong skydiving team to help fundraise for research into the cancer that killed her mum. …more information
‘Mustn’t grumble’ grandmother takes on 32 mile challenge in husband’s memory
Diana Heimann is determined to overcome her own health issues to walk the 32 miles from her home in Coleshill, Bucks, to Oxford, raising money to help fight the cancer that killed her beloved husband. …more information
June 2012
Anti-diabetic drug could prevent pancreatic cancer relapses
Researchers presenting at the Pancreatic Cancer: Progress and Challenges conference hosted by the American Association for Cancer Research have shown that the anti-diabetic drug, metformin, kills canc …more information
US research uncovers a potential new drug target
Researchers have discovered how some types of pancreatic cancer alter the body’s immune system to avoid being destroyed by specialised immune cells. This adaptation allows the cancer to grow unhind …more information
May 2012
Miracle reprieve spurs father to fundraise for cancer charity
A Post Office manager from Chatham in Kent who has had a “miraculous reprieve” from one of the deadliest cancers, is embarking on a 350 mile cycle challenge to raise money to help others who aren …more information
Unique pancreatic cancer molecule could stop tumours spreading
New research to track and inhibit a molecule that appears uniquely in pancreatic cancer tumour cells is being presented by PCRF-funded researchers at a prestigious American cancer research conference …more information
Unique pancreatic cancer molecule could stop tumours spreading
New research to track and inhibit a molecule that appears uniquely in pancreatic cancer tumour cells is being presented by PCRF-funded researchers at a prestigious American cancer research conference …more information
Google’s code helps to identify pancreatic cancer biomarkers
Researchers at Dresden University of Technology, Germany, have modified the way that the search engine Google calculates and ranks the popularity of web pages to identify biomarkers for pancreatic can …more information
New biomarker may be the keystone of chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and Moores Cancer Centre, have identified a new pancreatic cancer biomarker that may hold the key to chemotherapy resistance. …more information
24-hour reservoir swim to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research
A terminally ill grandmother from Netherton in Huddersfield will meet the team fundraising on her behalf for the first time on 06 May, following a 24-hour outdoor ‘swimathon’ to raise mone
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April 2012
Research identifies new gene fault associated with pancreatic cancer
A team of UK researchers has discovered a new gene that plays a key role in pancreatic cancer. …more information
Servicemen take on toughest 10k event in friend’s memory
Brothers Chris and Mark Plumb from Coulby Newham in Middlesbrough are taking part in ‘the world's toughest 10k event’ to fundraise in memory of a close friend who died last month of pancreatic can …more information
Gene’s dual role in pancreatic cancer may offer new drug target
A US research team has shown how a gene known to cause pancreatic cancer when it mutates, also plays a key role in helping tumours to thrive. The discovery offers researchers a potential new target fo …more information
Cinderella to run London marathon for cancer namesake
Amateur dramatics enthusiast, Alison Mackie from Bramham, West Yorkshire, is running the London Marathon on 22 April dressed as Cinderella – a decision that has special poignancy for her. …more information
Dartford PC takes on London Marathon challenge in memory of father and grandfather
A police officer from Dartford has transformed his lifestyle in preparation for running the Virgin London Marathon to help fight the cancer that killed both his father and grandfather. …more information
Joanne runs Marathon to help beat pancreatic cancer
Surrey mum, Joanne Quarry, is determined to run this year’s Virgin London Marathon to help beat one of the world’s deadliest cancers. …more information
Marathon man tackles third run for charity
A corporate financier from Titchfield, near Portsmouth, is tackling his third marathon in a bid to help beat one of the world’s deadliest cancers. …more information
Alice wages war on one of UK’s deadliest cancers in 2012 Virgin London Marathon
A 23-year-old student from Bristol is helping to battle one of Britain’s deadliest cancers as she runs in the 2012 Virgin London Marathon on 22 April in aid of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. …more information
Bears helping to fund pancreatic cancer research
As her latest fundraiser, PCRF supporter Rita Prodger decided to organise a sale of teddy bears. …more information
Horsham man takes on double marathon challenge in memory of his father
A Horsham man is taking on a gruelling double challenge by running two marathons just one week apart, raising funds to help fight the cancer that killed his father. …more information
Cholesterol targeting drugs may enhance cancer-killing potential of chemotherapy
Researchers have discovered that the cholesterol lowering drug, TO901317, increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy on pancreatic cancer. …more information
March 2012
Research identifies accurate indicators of recurrence for rare form of pancreatic cancer.
A team of Italian researchers have identified two strong predictors of cancer recurrence in patients with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNETs). …more information
Protein found to regulate spread of pancreatic cancer cells
PCRF-funded research at Queen Mary, University of London has identified a new protein that makes pancreatic cancer cells less ‘sticky’ and therefore less able to attach to and invade other tissue. …more information
Protein found to regulate spread of pancreatic cancer cells
Researchers at Queen Mary, University of London have identified a new protein that makes pancreatic cancer cells less ‘sticky’ and therefore less able to attach to and invade other tissue. …more information
Tales of the past help future pancreatic cancer patients
Author Peter Burke is giving away free, signed copies of his books to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. …more information
Discovery may make chemotherapy more effective against pancreatic cancer.
Two research groups have simultaneously discovered why chemotherapy has little effect against pancreatic cancer and have developed a novel treatment to increase its effectiveness. …more information
New drugs trialled to treat the muscle wasting condition associated with advanced cancer
Phase-III clinical trials have started on two potential treatments for the life-threatening muscle wasting and weight loss often experienced by pancreatic cancer patients. …more information
February 2012
Delays persist in pancreatic cancer referrals
The leaders of a major study into the diagnosis of cancers have called for a much greater research focus on uncommon cancers, such as pancreatic cancer. …more information
New double drug treatment shows promise for pancreatic cancer therapy
Researchers at Cancer Research UK’s Cambridge Research Institute have discovered pancreatic cancer cells can be destroyed by combining two drugs. This gives hope that more effective treatments can b …more information
January 2012
Promising new blood test for pancreatic cancer
A promising new blood test for the most common form of pancreatic cancer has been reported by researchers at the annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in San Francisco this week …more information
Report suggests a link between processed meat and pancreatic cancer
Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have issued a report in the British Journal of Cancer concerning the consumption of processed meat in relation to pancreatic cancer. …more information
New virus may help treat pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have identified a new tool that may help treat pancreatic cancer. …more information
Cardiff University's pancreas molecule research launches
Researchers from Cardiff University are about to begin a five year research project studying a molecule that may naturally protect the pancreas against cancer. …more information
Trace elements associated with pancreatic cancer risk
A new study has found that high levels of the trace elements nickel and selenium may lower the risk of developing the most common type of pancreatic cancer. …more information
December 2011
Simple online test to calculate risk of pancreatic cancer
Researchers have created an easy-to-use online calculator which may offer family GPs a powerful new tool in tackling pancreatic cancer. …more information
Donations to PCRF hit the £1 million mark for 2011
Donations to Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund in its latest financial year have topped £1 million – an incredible achievement and testament to the huge fundraising efforts of all our supporters. …more information
Protein discovery could lead to new drug treatment
Researchers from the US are one step closer to designing a drug that targets a key protein involved in cancer. …more information
November 2011
Barn dance to raise profile of underfunded cancer
A woman from Goodrington in Paignton is campaigning for more awareness of the deadliest cancer – pancreatic cancer – after losing her husband to the disease earlier this year …more information
Angela’s Nationwide quest for Neal
A woman from Calne is spearheading a local campaign for more research into pancreatic cancer after losing her husband Neal to the disease in April last year. …more information
Nurse Specialist to climb dizzying heights for PCRF
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Jenny Merry, is climbing 5,895 meters up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the charity Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. …more information
October 2011
Changes in saliva bacteria may offer biomarker for pancreatic cancer
New research has found significant variations in bacteria found in the saliva of patients with pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis. …more information
September 2011
GP plans 200-mile fundraising trip down memory lane
A fundraising GP is planning a Forrest Gump-style run around the UK, visiting the towns and cities where he grew up, studied, and worked. …more information
August 2011
New study shows zinc suppresses pancreatic cancer cells
The essential element zinc has been shown to be a potential tumour suppressor in the most common form of pancreatic cancer, according to new research. …more information
July 2011
‘Pancrequatics’ take on the Channel
For someone who only learned to swim front crawl four years ago, swimming the English Channel might seem a little over ambitious. But 41 year old mother of two, Anna Gomori, has set herself this very …more information
Gene test predicts cancer potential in pancreatic cysts
US researchers have developed a gene-based test to distinguish between pancreatic cysts that are harmless and those that are precancerous. …more information
Vitamin A shows promise in 'Seed and Soil' theory for pancreatic cancer
Vitamin A could hold a key to beating pancreatic cancer, according to an international research team, led by researchers at the Barts Cancer Institute (BCI), London. …more information
June 2011
Help me hit my target before I am gone
Though dying of pancreatic cancer, Tony Church inspires amazing support with his positive spirit. …more information
April 2011
Promising pancreatic cancer screening marker found
Proteins found in blood serum can distinguish cancer from non-cancerous conditions, according to new research. …more information
UK wide immunotherapy trial for pancreatic cancer launched
More than 1,000 people around the UK with advanced pancreatic cancer are taking part in a UK clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new vaccine. …more information
Link discovered between pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have established a link between molecules found in an inflamed pancreas and the early formation of pancreatic cancer. …more information
March 2011
New potential immune therapy for pancreatic cancer discovered
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a new way of treating pancreatic cancer that uses the body’s immune system to destroy the ‘scaffolding’ around the tumour. …more information
Malaria drug slows pancreatic cancer growth in mouse models
A drug routinely prescribed for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis has been shown to shrink or slow the growth of pancreatic tumours in mice. …more information
Manchester to stage latest pancreatic cancer trial
A new study funded by the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, is using positron emission tomography – known as a PET scan – to understand and assess the effectiveness of chemotherapy much earlier tha …more information
US research offers potential new treatment strategies for pancreatic cancer
New research at the University of Georgia has identified a protein that can be modified to improve the effectiveness of one of the most common drugs used to treat pancreatic cancer. …more information
February 2011
Kidney cancer drugs stabilize rare pancreatic cancer tumours
Two drugs used to treat kidney cancer have doubled survival rates in a rare form of pancreatic cancer, according to reports in the New England Journal of Medicine. …more information
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