Awareness Month
Monday, October 21, 2024
Awareness of pancreatic cancer is exceptionally low compared to other cancers, despite it being one of the deadliest cancers in Australia. This is why our efforts to raise the profile of this disease with the public, healthcare professionals, and government, are critical for us to see meaningful change in pancreatic cancer outcomes.
Held on November 21, 2024, World Pancreatic Cancer Day brings people around the world together to highlight the need for greater awareness, funding and research for pancreatic cancer.
We are proud to stand alongside global like-minded organisations as part of The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, more than 99 organisations from over 40 countries and six continents who elevate global awareness, inspire action, and bring greater attention to the disease to ultimately improve outcomes.
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Key message
Patients diagnosed in time for surgery are more likely to live five years and beyond. Early diagnosis is vital, so say “Hello, Pancreas” and don’t ignore the signs.
If you have any of these symptoms and you don’t know why, go to your GP. If you have jaundice, seek urgent medical advice. Remember that these symptoms could have more common causes.
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Light-up
This year, PanKind is pleased to announce that alongside the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Alliance, we will be lighting up every state in Australia purple for pancreatic cancer. Iconic locations across Australia have agreed to light up their buildings purple to raise awareness for the disease and honour those that have sadly lost their battles.