New cancer pill almost doubles survival time for pancreatic patients during trial Daraxonrasib has been hailed as ‘landscape-changing’ for people with the disease The Independent UK · May 31
New pill helps double survival time for people with advanced pancreatic cancer The drug also had fewer side-effects when compared to chemotherapy, according to a trial. Evening Standard · May 31
‘My dad died six weeks after his cancer diagnosis. These were the warning signs’ Andrzej experienced symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed, with doctors initially advising him to take indigestion tablets The Independent UK · Feb 16
Harry Potter books signed by stars of films up for grabs in prize draw The draw is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and organised in memory of Alan Rickman, who died of the disease 10 years ago. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Woman diagnosed with pancreatic cancer six days after falling ill on holiday Suzanne Ford, 67, says she feels ‘incredibly lucky’ to be a rare survivor of the disease The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
'Revolutionary' world-first breath test for pancreatic cancer from London university New pancreatic cancer breath test could ‘revolutionise’ care for patients, experts have said Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
First-ever breath test could ‘revolutionise’ care for pancreatic cancer patients Pancreatic Cancer UK said the launch of the trial was “the most significant step toward a life-saving breakthrough in 50 years” The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Breath test could ‘revolutionise’ pancreatic cancer care A new study is being launched to assess the effectiveness of the new test. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
UK shortage of critical drug forcing pancreatic cancer patients to skip meals One pharmacist described scarcity of life-saving Creon as ‘worst stock shortage’ they have dealt with The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025
Olivia Williams reveals she will never be cancer-free ‘It’s too late for me’ said the 56-year-old actor as she advocates for early detection The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Alan Rickman’s wife says she ‘couldn’t bear’ thought of others dying in way he did Around 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Marathon effort aims to give ‘more than hope’ to people with pancreatic cancer Pancreatic Cancer UK is the TCS London Marathon’s charity of the year and is aiming to raise £2 million for a breath test to enable early diagnosis. The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
Worrying drug shortage continues for people with pancreatic cancer, charity says Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (Pert) provides the enzymes people affected by pancreatic cancer need to absorb nutrients. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
Emmerdale actor to fulfil wife’s dying wish to run marathon for cancer charity Tony Audenshaw’s wife Ruth died aged 43 in 2017 and left a note asking him to run for Pancreatic Cancer UK if he did the London Marathon again. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024 Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all common cancers. A new tool could change that Pancreatic cancer is very difficult to diagnose at an early stage
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 Keto diet treatment can starve cancer cells, study claims Researchers said that the drug cut off the cancer cells’ only sustenance – and the cancer appeared to shrink
Zenger · Jan 29, 2024 7-Year-Old Runs Marathon To Honor Late Grandfather Oliver Connon raises funds for pancreatic cancer research, surpassing target in inspiring month-long challenge.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Better treatment pathway for pancreatic cancer ‘could save thousands of lives’ Pancreatic Cancer UK is called for sustained government funding to improve diagnosis and treatment for those with the disease.
Wales Online · May 17, 2023 Pancreatic cancer new treatment hope as study reveals it 'changes diet' to keep growing The findings suggest that using new drugs to block the availability of a molecule called uridine could provide a new treatment
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 How pancreatic cancer ‘changes diet’ to make tumours spread Researchers hope the study will reveal new ways of treating the most common and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Study reveals how pancreatic cancer ‘changes its diet’ to survive Researchers hope their findings could lead to new treatments for the cancer which can be difficult to treat.
Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023 Pancreatic cancer: New simple breath test could detect disease - signs and symptoms Major scientific breakthrough could help spot potentially fatal illness in its early stages. Pancreatic Cancer UK, a dedicated charity that offers specialist support and investment in research, is helping to fund the project.
Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023 Pancreatic cancer symptoms as disease could be detected by simple breath test Scientists are developing the simple test that could detect pancreatic cancer in earlier stages.
Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023 World-first pancreatic cancer breath test could save thousands of lives 'Simply blowing into a bag at the GP surgery could open the way for an urgent scan and the chance of a potentially cure'
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023 14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease