Our Mission
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer. In our urgent mission to save lives, we attack pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy. Our effort is amplified by a nationwide network of grassroots support. We are determined to improve outcomes today and double survival by 2020.
Our Services
PanCAN is the only organization with a nationwide grassroots army, inspiring over one million people to take action to end pancreatic cancer. We serve the community as the one organization that attacks the disease through four key areas:
Scientific Research
We pioneer and push science forward through our nationally acclaimed grants program and the cultivation of a thriving research community.
Patient Services
We revolutionize the approach to treating pancreatic cancer by connecting patients with the latest treatment options and providing free, in-depth disease information.
Government Advocacy
We demand federal funding for research and advocate for legislative support by lifting up our voices to keep pancreatic cancer at the forefront on Capitol Hill.
Community Engagement
We lead and activate communities across the globe into a purple tide of humanity that draws greater awareness and funds to fight the disease.
Support Resources
No organization supports pancreatic cancer patients like PanCAN does. Through our Patient Services, we provide more resources and speak with more patients and caregivers than any other pancreatic cancer organization in the world.
PanCAN provides leading-edge patient resources like Know Your Tumor®, a precision medicine service; our Clinical Trial Finder and access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive pancreatic cancer clinical trial database in the U.S.; and our Patient Registry, a global database of patient information to help advance research and improve patient care.
To learn more about our free, personalized resources and services, visit our website or call us.