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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 5d

A smile can spark hope. 💜🙂 This World Smile Day, we’re smiling for the brighter future we’re building together.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 5d

Every patient journey is unique — and so are the moments of strength along the way. We invite you to share your own moment of empowerment in the comments. 💜💬

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 7d

📲 Fundraise on Social Media – Launch a Facebook or Instagram fundraiser and rally your community to support PanCAN’s mission.

Every gift brings us closer to improving outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients. Visit pancan.org/diy to start your fundraiser today!

Wage Hope My Way DIY Fundraising - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Raise funds to fuel the fight against pancreatic cancer anytime, anywhere, any way.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 7d

🎃 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.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 7d

🕯️ Create a Tribute or Memorial Page – Celebrate the life of someone you love by starting a personalized fundraising page in their honor.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 7d

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:

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 7d

In conjunction with 🩷🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in preparation for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November, visit pcan.at/u90ugw to learn 5️⃣ important facts about BRCA mutations and how they impact #pancreaticcancer risk as well as influence treatment options.

5 Things to Know about BRCA Mutations and Pancreatic Cancer

Learn how “breast cancer genes,” BRCA1 and BRCA2, can impact an individual’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer and influence patients’ treatment options.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 8d

We can’t wait to see you for another year of PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end #pancreaticcancer!

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 8d

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. 💜

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 16d

Estamos aquí para apoyar a pacientes y familias. 💜 Aprenda más ➡️ pancan.org/es

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 17d

In Willie’s honor, we continue our mission to raise awareness, fund critical research, and support patients and families affected by pancreatic cancer.

Join us in remembering Willie Garson by supporting PanCAN. Together, we can make a difference. 💜

📷: E! News

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 17d

Willie appeared in over 75 films and 300 television episodes, bringing warmth, humor and authenticity to every character he portrayed.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 17d

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...".

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 20d

Through her courage and resilience, Justice Ginsburg gave hope to many living with pancreatic cancer. Her legacy reminds us why PanCAN is dedicated to advancing research, improving treatments and giving every patient a chance to thrive. 💜

Together, we continue the fight she inspired.

📷: AP News

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 21d

In our new series, Taboo Topics, PanCAN Associate Director of Patient Services, Research and Education Alejandra Alvarez talks more about the cancer ghosting phenomenon and why it can happen. She also offers suggestions for ways to cope with the emotional impact ➡️ pcan.at/o8i0ys

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 21d

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. 👻

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 21d

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. 💜

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 22d

This year, more than 67,000 Americans will hear the words “you have pancreatic cancer.” In honor of Gov. Edgar — and in recognition of all those diagnosed — we remain steadfast in our mission to advance research, build community, share knowledge and advocate for everyone affected by this disease.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @pancan.bsky.social · 22d

Governor Edgar publicly shared his diagnosis earlier this year. His passing serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of this disease — and the urgent need for research, early detection and improved treatments.

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