Our vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive. 💜We're the national organization providing support, resources, volunteer opportunities and hope for people fighting pancreatic cancer.

Core values

- **Funding Life-Saving Research**: PanCAN invests significantly in research to develop early detection tools and better treatment options, which has led to substantial increases in funding for pancreatic cancer research and the number of researchers and publications in the field[3][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The organization emphasizes the importance of quality of life for pancreatic cancer patients, providing supportive and palliative care early in diagnosis, which has been shown to improve survival rates and patient outcomes[2].
- **Patient Services and Support**: PanCAN offers personalized patient services, including connecting patients with survivors and caregivers, providing free information, and facilitating access to biomarker testing and clinical trials. These services significantly improve the lives of patients and their families[3][5].
- **Community and Advocacy**: PanCAN creates a strong community of supporters and volunteers, raises awareness about pancreatic cancer, and advocates for federal funding, all of which contribute to a broader societal impact[1][3].
- **Socioeconomic Considerations**: The organization addresses disparities in healthcare outcomes, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities, by formulating supportive interventions tailored to these groups[2].