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PanCAN's vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive.
Our mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for patients.
PanCAN was the first organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer in a comprehensive way, and for more than two decades, we’ve grown a nationwide movement tackling the disease from all angles: through research grants, patient and caregiver services, national government advocacy and community outreach to raise awareness.
OUR GOALS BY 2030
Drive 5-year survival from 10% to 20%
Thanks to PanCAN's approach to fighting pancreatic cancer, the survival rate reached double digits in 2020. In 2023, it increased to 12%. Now we're working to get to 20% by 2030 through funding scientific research, disrupting the traditional pancreatic cancer clinical trials system with our own new approach, leading an early detection initiative, and more.
Raise $80M annually
Donors fund every bit of progress we make, so your gifts and PurpleStride fundraising support are critical to funding lifesaving research and keeping our vital patient and caregiver programs and services operating – free of charge.
Grow awareness of PanCAN in the U.S. from 14% to 30%
More people need to know about pancreatic cancer – symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and how PanCAN is here to help patients and families at every step. We'll increase awareness through national campaigns, media coverage, strategic partnerships, events and more, and we'll continually measure our success.
