2019 News - Pancreatic Cancer Canada

2019 News Archive

Pancreatic Cancer Canada Board Chair Anish Kirpalani raises awareness on World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Dr. Anish Kirpalani, Pancreatic Cancer Canada’s board chair and a radiologist with 10 years of practice experience in Canada and the US, discusses the issues surrounding this most challenging form of cancer with Jane Brown on Zoomer Radio.

Spotlight: Alex Trebek on Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Alex Trebek encourages us all to get informed and involved during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthNovember is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and Alex Trebek has a special message encouraging all of us to get involved in raising awareness and support for pancreatic...

Spotlight: Compete For the Cure™

Compete For the Cure™: A Story of ChampionsWhen Lauren was in grade eight her father, Dr. Michael Clarfield, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Faced with the one of world’s toughest cancers, Michael and his family put up a hard fight and were relieved when they...

Around the Lake in 7 Days

Every year the small but mighty and determined 7 Days In May group cycles around Lake Ontario to raise awareness and funds for critical pancreatic cancer research. New to this year’s event was the Ernst & Young 50KM Challenge; a one-day ride for novice cyclists...

JEOPARDY! Host Alex Trebek Announces Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

On March 6, Alex Trebek’s announcement of his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis sent shockwaves across Canada and the United States. It has invigorated an important conversation about this deadly cancer and what needs to be done to change the statistics that have...

Discussing The Need for More Research and Greater Hope

Executive Director Michelle Capobianco and former board chair and pancreatic cancer survivor Dr. Michael Clarfield spoke with CTV health reporter Avis Favoro about the need for more research and greater hope in the fight against this disease.”