Inside Track

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 ...