Inside Track

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 ...