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Michigan PurpleStride Chair Renee Clearman spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her passion for PanCAN’s mission and excitement for PanCAN PurpleStride 2026. Paula: How did you first get connected with PanCAN? Renee: In November of 2016, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer . The diagnosis ...

                                                     Honoring Black History Month Through Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy February is Black History Month in the United States, an annual celebration that commemorates Black Americans’ achievements, honors their contributions and recognizes their crucial role in U.S. history. For PanCAN volunteers, Black History Month ...

As I write this – just a week before Thanksgiving and the official start of the holiday season – I find myself reflecting on the many moments, large and small, that have shaped this year. This year has been far from perfect – what year is? – but in the midst of the political and economic turmoil, personal challenges, and general unpredictability that define ...

Kansas City Mission Committee member April Schoenberg spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her personal connection to PanCAN’s mission and her passion for supporting survivors in her community. Paula: What is your connection to PanCAN’s mission? April: In 2018, my dad, Dennis Fullman, was having health issues ...

There is a lot happening at PanCAN this month – November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM)! This year, World Pancreatic Cancer Day is on Thursday, November 20, 2025, and PanCAN is hosting a “Research Roundtable” webinar (see more information below). November is a month when we are focused on raising awareness and outreaching to new groups, ...

We are in a season of change for the PanCAN Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) as several long-term members have recently rolled off or will be rolling off in the next few months. During this time of transition, we reflect on the incredible impact these members have had on the national volunteer base and share our gratitude for the deep conversations and ...

Miami PurpleStride Chair Maria Ocampo spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her passion for PanCAN’s mission and favorite memories from PanCAN PurpleStride. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: How did you initially find PanCAN? Maria: My family found PanCAN after my uncle passed away ...

Cleveland PurpleStride Chair Lori Kershner spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about favorite PanCAN PurpleStride moments and her journey to becoming a PanCAN volunteer leader. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What is your connection to pancreatic cancer? Lori: I decided to take up ...

National Hispanic Heritage Month: Reaching the Hispanic Community with PanCAN Resources Angeli Bateman PanCAN volunteers are the heart of connecting communities with life-saving resources and support. For many Hispanic families, language, cultural traditions and healthcare access can sometimes create barriers to receiving vital cancer ...

Editor’s Note: VAC member Jeanne Lipshetz shares her personal views and experiences with grief as part of National Grief Awareness Day (August 30). Grief and coping with the loss of a loved one look different for everyone. Contact PanCAN Patient Services for resources to help cope with loss . Grief is a deeply personal and complex emotion that affects ...