November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Monday November 3, 2008
November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. I hope each of you take the time to learn about this devastating cancer, in hopes to raise awareness. People aren't as knowledgeable about pancreatic cancer as breast or prostate cancer, but it is just as a debilitating disease. There is sometimes a delay in diagnosing pancreatic cancer because pancreatic cancer symptoms are similar to those of many other illnesses.
There are several risk factors for pancreatic cancer, inlcuding having diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. If you are at risk for pancreatic cancer, talk to your doctor about your risk factor and how to monitor for pancreatic cancer if needed. Keep in mind though that some people with pancreatic cancer do not have any clear risk factor or symptoms of the disease.
The bottom line is that if you are experiencing any pancreatic cancer symptoms, or anything unusual, see a doctor. Early detection is key with any condition!
A Journey with Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is not easy on anyone - it's takes such a physical and mental toll not only on the patient, but the family members as well. Guest author, Alison Doyle, (About's Job Searching Guide) speaks of her experience with pancreatic cancer in "Without Hope, We Have Nothing", a firsthand account about her father's battle with pancreatic cancer.Photo courtesy of A.D.A.M. Health Encyclopedia
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hello my name is aly and 2 years ago i lost my grandmother to pancreatic cancer. pan cancer is the 4th leading cuase of cancer deaths in the united states, it is also the least funded. but the thing is no one knows much about it or even knows of it at all.
we need to get it out their and just let people know. this month i have worn a purple ribon everyday to support pancan. this article is a complete discription of pancreatic cancer.
thanks for helping to get the word out.
sincerely,
aly
On August 9, 2008 I lost my sister to
pancreatic cancer. She was only 58 years old
and juat beginning to live her life. She fought hard with chemotherapy for 8 months but
because it is so hard to diagnosis and is not found until it has spread she had little chance of survival. Not a day goes by that I
dont think of her, please support pancan.com
and help find a cure for this horrible disease
Please update your facts as they are now a bit old from 2006. Pancreatic Cancer is still the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
In 2007, an estimated 37,170 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 33,370 will die from the disease. 75% of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis and only 5% survive more than 5 years.
Pancreatic cancer research is where breast cancer research was in the 1930’s!
There are currently no early detection methods, yet just 2% of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) budget goes toward pancreatic cancer research.
You can help create awareness and make a difference by visiting http://www.pancan.org/raiseyourvoice/.
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