Apr 22, 2024 - By Charaighn Sesock In honor of her distinguished contributions to the field of cancer biology, Lynn Matrisian, PhD, MBA, chief science officer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) was recently named 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow. This stands out as a notable lifetime achievement within the scientific community. “It’s a privilege to be named an AAAS Fellow for my work within the pancreatic cancer field and its translation to help improve patient outcomes,” said Matrisian. “With this esteemed honor, I join the ranks of some of ..read more

Apr 19, 2024 - By Paula Mukherjee Editor’s note: During Volunteer Appreciation Week 2024 (April 21 – 27), three members of PanCAN’s Volunteer Advisory Council, Janice Griffin, Joelle Hervis, and Tripp Razor, spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about serving as liaisons between PanCAN and the volunteer affiliate network. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: How would you describe your role as a Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) member?  Joelle: We connect the volunteers to PanCAN and vice versa. It’s a way for volunteers to get their f ..read more

Apr 15, 2024 - By PanCAN Guest Contributor Lauren Postyn lost her mom, Susan Schultz, on March 3, 2022, to pancreatic cancer. Here, she shares how she continues to honor her mother’s spirit by offering guidance and support to others as well as by staying involved with PanCAN. Being “accepted” or “belonging” to something is part of the human condition. Whether it’s a professional organization, a team or a club, membership brings together like-minded people with common interests. It reminds me of high school or college when I would play music, ski or go on trips to museums – it was exciting bei ..read more

Apr 15, 2024 - By PanCAN Guest Contributor Lauren Postyn lost her mom, Susan Schultz, on March 3, 2022, to pancreatic cancer. Here, she shares how she continues to honor her mother’s spirit by offering guidance and support to others as well as by staying involved with PanCAN. Being “accepted” or “belonging” to something is part of the human condition. Whether it’s a professional organization, a team or a club, membership brings together like-minded people with common interests. It reminds me of high school or college when I would play music, ski or go on trips to museums – it was exciting bei ..read more

Apr 12, 2024 - By Carly Eskin PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer, takes place during the day on Saturday, April 27, but there may be some stars out! Along with survivors, caregivers, researchers and others, celebrities who have been affected by pancreatic cancer will also be taking steps at PanCAN’s biggest fundraising event of the year, PurpleStride. Hope will shine bright when we all come together in solidarity to raise awareness and funds to help those with pancreatic cancer. Who Will Be Attending and Where? This year, PanCAN announced an impressive lineup of c ..read more

Apr 8, 2024 - By Carly Eskin “PanCAN is an amazing organization,” says PanCAN Board member Lisa Kulok, “not only for the work they do, but because of the people.” One of those people is PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager Karina Gutierrez. She is the fourth recipient of the Carol Kulok Award for Compassion, an award given annually to a member of the PanCAN Patient Services team who has gone above and beyond in service to patients and their caregivers. Lisa worked with PanCAN to establish the award to honor her mom, Carol Kulok, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016. “This ..read more

Apr 4, 2024 - By Carly Eskin The pancreatic cancer community stands at a critical juncture in the fight against pancreatic cancer, and your dedication has been instrumental in propelling us forward. As we embark on the next phase of our advocacy journey, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our cause. Over the past year, your advocacy efforts have yielded remarkable results. Thanks to your voices echoing through the halls of Congress, we secured $15 million in dedicated funding for pancreatic cancer research. This achievement stands as a testament to the ..read more

Apr 3, 2024 - By Julie Vasquez“Little House On the Prairie” Cast and Family Join in Honor of the Late Michael Landon, “Star Trek’s” Team Returns and Family of the Late Jerry Springer Support PanCAN on the First Anniversary of His Passing PanCAN PurpleStride Takes Place in Nearly 60 Communities Nationwide on April 27, 2024 – Learn More and Register HERE LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 3, 2024) -- Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced the participating celebrities who will be lending their voices to this year’s PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer ..read more

Apr 2, 2024 - By Charaighn Sesock LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – (APRIL 2, 2024) – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the leading nonprofit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, announces Anna Berkenblit, MD, MMSc, a clinical oncologist and drug developer, as its first-ever chief scientific and medical officer. In this role, Dr. Berkenblit will be responsible for the organization’s overall scientific and clinical strategy, including PanCAN-sponsored studies, research grants, health data, business development, and patient services, to align with the organization’s goal of improving outcom ..read more

Mar 25, 2024 - By Julie VasquezDean Butler, Leslie Landon Matthews and Michael Landon Jr. Are Calling on Fans Across the Country to Support “Team Little House” and Make a Donation Today PanCAN PurpleStride Takes Place in Nearly 60 Communities Nationwide on April 27, 2024 – Learn More and Register HERE LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 13, 2023) -- Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced “Team Little House,” created by the late Michael Landon’s family, friends and castmates in honor of Michael for PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. The event takes ..read more