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Pancreatic Cancer Action

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NHS not equipped for pharmacy cancer referrals, charity warns

More equipment and staff are needed to help diagnose patients referred from pharmacies, says PCA.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Identification and intervention

Pharmacy teams provide health screening services and testing kits, but there's potential to do more.

26 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Charity: Don't ignore pancreatic cancer signs during Covid-19

A leading charity has warned people against putting off seeking help if they experience symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

21 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pancreatic cancer survival rate more than doubles

The five-year pancreatic cancer survival rate in the UK has increased from three per cent to a record high of 7.9 per cent since 2010.

12 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pancreatic cancer: the role of the pharmacist

This module will help you spot potential symptoms of pancreatic cancer among pharmacy customers, to aid early diagnosis

04 Aug 2017 , 10 Min Module

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