Michigan - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

For more information about the Michigan Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (@PanCAN) 💜 visit: facebook.com/share/g/Z7ZFXr…

PanCAN PurpleStride Chicago Premier Sponsor Endevica Bio: Founded on the Mission to Find a Cure for Cachexia pancan.org/news/pancan-pu…

PanCAN’s Response to Proposed Federal Research Funding Cuts pancan.org/news/pancans-r… @PanCAN

A massive thank you to the @UMICHpancreas for being a Premier Sponsor of PurpleStride Michigan 2026!💜 Hear from Dr. Jamie Mills on why your support matters for research and patient outcomes. See you all on April 25th at Milliken State Park 🚶‍♀️🏃 @PanCAN

Thank you @RepDebDingell for supporting $25M for PCARP! As a constituent, I really appreciate your support in the fight against pancreatic cancer. @PanCAN

Thanks to the relentless efforts of PanCAN advocates across the country, this year’s House Dear Colleague letter, supporting $25 million for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) at the Department of Defense, garnered a record-breaking 127 signatures — thank you to the representatives who signed in support. 👏 Even more powerful, this milestone reflects strong bipartisan support — a clear signal that improving outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer is a shared priority. To every advocate who took action and shared their story — thank you. Your voices are driving momentum at a critical time in the FY27 budget process. This achievement builds on the success we saw in FY26 and reinforces a simple truth: advocacy — your advocacy — works. But our work isn’t over. A strong, bipartisan House Dear Colleague letter is a major step forward, but it is only one part of a long process. We must continue to connect with lawmakers at every stage to ensure this support turns into the full $25 million appropriation for PCARP. Next, we turn our focus to the Senate. Soon, a Senate Dear Colleague letter will begin circulating, and we will once again call on our community to take action. Sustaining — and growing — this momentum is essential. Every connection and every story shared keeps pancreatic cancer top of mind for decision-makers. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Progress takes persistence, and the stakes are too high to slow down now. Together, we’ve proven what’s possible. Now, let’s keep going — for patients, for families and for the future we’re building. 💜 Be among the first to know when to contact your senators to urge them to support dedicated funding for pancreatic cancer research in FY27. Sign up for advocacy text alerts to stay updated at 🔗 pancan.org/get-involved/a….

Huge thanks to @RepDebDingell, @RepRashida, and @RepHaleyStevens for signing the Sewell-Joyce letter to back $25M for PCARP! If your're a constituent, please reach out and thank your Rep for prioritizing this funding. @PanCAN

Your Advocacy in Action: The Road to Increased Federal Research Funding pancan.org/news/your-advo…

Cancer cachexia impacts almost 90% of people living with pancreatic cancer. Learn more about this condition in this Q&A with Nicolas Clifford, @PanCAN's manager of research and education communication. 💜 bit.ly/46Y6VCl

In the latest episode of PancChat, host @AlisynCamerota speaks with Dr. Emil Lou (@cancerassassin1), physician-scientist and medical oncologist at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, about the latest advances in #pancreaticcancer research. From KRAS-targeted therapies and drug resistance to the growing role of AI in early detection and treatment response, Dr. Lou shares an honest, accessible look at where progress is happening — and why continued research funding is essential. 🔬💜 Listen to the conversation at 🔗 bit.ly/426sqy5, or wherever podcasts are available. The PancChat Podcast is a collaboration between PanCAN and @LetsWinPC.

Research Spotlight: Latest Advances in Precision Medicine pancan.org/news/research-…

Today is National Love Your Pet Day! 🐾 Has a furry friend been by your side during your pancreatic cancer journey or helped you raise awareness? Share a photo and tell us about the pet you love 💜 in the comments below! ⬇️

Everyone who registers and raises or self-donates $100+ as reflected on your Personal Fundraising Page by Sunday, April 5, 2026, will earn an official #PanCANPurpleStride 2026 T-shirt that will be mailed to you in April for receipt by event day. Don't miss out — raise $100+ early to rock your T-shirt on event day! 👏 Raise $100+ by April 5 to receive your T-shirt by event day. 💜 Raise $100+ April 6 - 26 to have your T-shirt shipped in May. 👟 Raise $100+ April 27 to May 31 to have your T-shirt shipped in June. Everyone who registers as a survivor or a volunteer by Sunday, April 5, 2026, will be mailed an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2026 Survivor or Volunteer T-shirt in April for receipt by event day, with no fundraising minimum required. This is in addition to the official 2026 T-shirt you receive for raising $100+. T-shirts will not be available for pick up on event day. We cannot guarantee USPS delivery dates and are not responsible for any shipping delays. Already earned your PanCAN PurpleStride T-shirt? Drop a sneaker emoji below! 👟

A #PanCANvolunteer from our Michigan Affiliates, Renee C. reflects on how her family’s journey with #pancreaticcancer inspired her lifelong dedication to PanCAN’s mission. 💜 She shares, "In November of 2016, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis was blindsiding. My family had never known anyone with pancreatic cancer. My dad began Googling like crazy to find pancreatic cancer resources and stumbled upon PanCAN. He sent an email to our family to say he had found PanCAN, learned about PanCAN PurpleStride and created a PurpleStride team for PurpleStride Michigan the following spring. We did our first PurpleStride in 2017, and I was hooked. We had 14 months with my mom before she passed in January 2018. Near the end, we had really good conversations. She asked me if I would keep fighting on her behalf and keep volunteering with PanCAN for her. I said that I would. Unfortunately, my dad unexpectedly died five weeks later. He had early-stage lung cancer and had a rare reaction to radiation. During that time, we also lost two more family members to pancreatic cancer. I later lost two cousins and my husband’s aunt died from it as well. We’ve lost a good friend to pancreatic cancer, and I have a friend who is 42, the same age as me, who received a pancreatic cancer diagnosis as well. I went from knowing no one with pancreatic cancer to having it become a big part of my life." When asked what advice she would give others who have been affected by pancreatic cancer, Renee shares, "I would tell them to find PanCAN. Find your closest affiliate and build a relationship. You don’t have to start as a volunteer; it’s just nice to have those relationships and resources. I can’t think of how many times I’ve met newly diagnosed patients and put them in touch with survivors who became part of their support systems. Use the resources PanCAN provides, including PanCAN Patient Services. Lean on us." Read Renee’s full story at ➡️ pcan.at/dv6qm8

It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s winter. For people living in many parts of the U.S., this trifecta may affect a person’s mood in different ways, including for some the onset of seasonal affective disorder or SAD. And for many, the post-holiday period can bring mixed emotions: Happy memories of a time filled with joy and that good kind of stress that comes with family gatherings. Or sadness about guests going home and life returning to its normal routine. For people living with #pancreaticcancer, the cancer journey itself adds another layer of complex emotion to navigate. 💜 If any of this strikes a chord, you are not alone. In the latest installment of our Taboo Topic series, we'll talk about cold, dark days, the complications they may bring and some strategies to help get through. Read more at 🔗 pcan.at/7y9100.

Wishing our PanCAN community a joyful Lunar New Year! 🧧🏮💜 May the year ahead bring hope, happiness and brighter moments for you and your loved ones.

Come Walk with Us on Saturday April 25th at the 2026 PurpleStride in Detroit! Join team: Rogel and Blondy Center for Pancreatic Cancer. We are supporting PanCAN to improve patients' lives and advance future treatments! See you in April! @PanCANMichigan @PanCAN @UMRogelCancer secure.pancan.org/site/TR/Purple…

Taboo Topics: When Cold, Dark Days Get You Down pancan.org/news/taboo-top…

This World Anemia Awareness Day, find out from an expert oncology dietitian why red blood counts and iron levels are important for pancreatic cancer patients, and how you can maintain healthy levels. 🩸💜 bit.ly/4bJtXjp

Read a letter from @PanCAN President and CEO Julie Fleshman reflecting on historic federal cancer research funding increases after an unprecedented year of uncertainty. 💜 bit.ly/3ZpHuoU

Thanks, Congress! Send a message to Congress thanking them for including increases for #pancreaticcancer research. pancan.quorum.us/campaign/15436…