Inside Track

San Francisco PurpleStride Chair Alexandra Bogdan spoke with Paula Mukherjee about her passion for PanCAN’s mission and favorite moments from PanCAN PurpleStride. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What is your connection to PanCAN’s mission? Alexandra: My mom, Lori, was diagnosed with stage IIB pancreatic cancer in ... more

Heart, Hope, and Action: Volunteers Leading the Way Wendy Stoneberg At the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), our work to improve patient outcomes and ultimately cure pancreatic cancer is guided by bold national goals, grounded in local action, and fueled by deeply personal reasons. As we begin a new fiscal year, PanCAN has set ambitious ... more

Tamisha Major, a volunteer with the Central Florida Affiliate, spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her personal connection to PanCAN’s mission and dedication to service. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What is your connection to PanCAN’s mission? Tamisha: I lost my mom, Vernice, ... more

PanCAN VAC member Tripp Razor shares his mother’s journey with pancreatic cancer. Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer than any other racial or ethnic group. Although Black Family Cancer Awareness Week is no longer an official national campaign, PanCAN believes it is critical to continue spotlighting the ... more

Editor’s Note: May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to commemorate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. San Antonio Affiliate Chair Shenel Rimando spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her ... more