Our Mission

Pancreatic Cancer Canada is a vibrant, progressive organization taking on the world’s toughest cancer with the ultimate goal to save more lives. We are committed to raising the survival rate through major investments in research and increased awareness of the disease among the general public and healthcare professionals, while ensuring patients and their families have access to the specialized care and support they need at every stage.

Our Goals:

• Raise funds to support cutting-edge research into early detection and effective treatment options that will raise the survival rate and improve quality of life
• Identify gaps in patient care and provide specialized support, information, and resources to patients and their families
• Educate and increase awareness of pancreatic cancer with healthcare professionals and the Canadian public
• Collaborate with leading cancer centres, allied organizations, and corporate partners on a national and global scale to advance our mission
• Lead the national conversation about pancreatic cancer by speaking to the realities of this disease and raising the voices of patients, survivors, and the bereaved
• Empower people to believe they can be an instrumental part of changing the trajectory of an entire cancer