Ella, 14, braves the shave for Grandad Jon
In July, Essex teenager, Ella Ponponne, had all her hair cut off - in front of her school friends - raising over £2,000 for PCRF.
News
We hope you'll be inspired by the dedication of our fundraisers and the expertise of our researchers who are all working together to tackle pancreatic cancer. This section covers news about PCRF-funded research as well as research into pancreatic cancer being carried out all over the world.
New group calls time on pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland
A new community group has launched to promote better outcomes for pancreatic cancer sufferers in Northern Ireland.
Cannabinoid extends survival of mice with pancreatic cancer
Research supported by Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund reports that mice with pancreatic cancer survived almost twice as long if they were given a constituent of medicinal cannabis alongside chemotherapy.
Tissue Bank patient and public engagement event
Patients who have donated their pancreatic tumour tissue to the PCRF Tissue Bank following surgery and their families were among a group of supporters who took part in a patient and public engagement event at Barts Cancer Institute on 02 July.
Nick keeps his promise to his mum
Nick Owen from Clitheroe raised over £4k for PCRF, completing a gruelling Ironman triathlon event in June as a tribute to his mum, Kathleen, who died in November 2017. In doing so, he not only smashed his target time and his fundraising target, but most importantly, he was able to keep a promise he made to Kathleen.
Liquid biopsy results show promise in detecting early pancreatic cancer
Recent results from a study being conducted by US company, Grail, reveal that its ‘liquid biopsy’ analysis of blood samples is showing promise in diagnosing a number of cancers – including pancreatic – in their early stages.
She did it! Margaret completes her epic Hardy Way challenge
Margaret Marande, 81, from Fontmell Magna in Dorset, walked the 220-mile ‘Hardy Way’ in Dorset – the long distance path she founded 20 years ago – to raise funds for PCRF.