November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Why Do We Recognize Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month?
We are in the midst of a global pancreatic cancer crisis. The number of people diagnosed is increasing each year, but the survival rate has not improved beyond 10%.
The estimated number of Canadians that will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024. Unfortunately, 90% of people who receive this diagnosis will die.
Research shows that Gen-Xers and Millennials are facing a significantly higher risk of developing pancreatic and other cancers than previous generations.
Emerging trends show that one of the highest rates of increased incidence is among women under the age of 55.
We know that to fundamentally change outcomes for this disease, more must be done. A significant shift in thinking and investment needs to happen now. Pancreatic Cancer Canada is dedicated to changing the pancreatic cancer experience by funding innovative research, raising awareness about the disease and improving quality of life for patients and their families.
What is World Pancreatic Cancer Day?
World Pancreatic Cancer Day is an annual global event on November 21, 2024. It’s a day to raise awareness, honour those we’ve lost, and demand improved survival rates for those facing the world’s toughest cancer.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2024
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The global movement
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with over 80 organizations committed to fighting this disease.
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coming together to encourage education and awareness on this and every day.
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to raise awareness of risk factors and symptoms to save more lives.
Purple Lights Across Canada
Landmarks across the country will be illuminated purple in honour of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Hover over the dot on the map to learn where and when to see purple lights throughout the month of November. Use the zoom in/out function on the bottom left to see more locations.
Want to see your city/town on our map? Contact us at info@pancreaticcancercanada.ca
How Can I Get Involved?
Here are a few ways you can participate:
Make a donation – Your gift can help us to shift the narrative around pancreatic cancer from the well-held notion that it is a death sentence, to it being a treatable and survivable cancer. Give today.
Follow Us – Follow Pancreatic Cancer Canada on social media, and post your photos using the hashtags #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth and #SurvivalNotSympathy. Whether you’re wearing purple in a selfie, or sharing the landmarks lit purple in your city/town; we want to see what this day means to you.
Join us at a Community Event – Find events happening in a city/town near you. Learn more.
Host your own Fundraiser – Create an event in your community to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer and funds to advance advocacy, support services and innovative research. Learn more.
Engage Your Community – Ask your town or city to make a Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month proclamation during council proceedings to officially recognize this disease and its significance for members of the community. You can also ask local businesses to display a poster with the signs and symptoms or fact sheet in their window (available below).
Start a Conversation – Share your story on social media and get your network talking about pancreatic cancer. You can share your own story related to pancreatic cancer, posts from our social media pages, or awareness materials from our resources library (available below).
Our 2024 Partners
“Together, We Can Do More”
Throughout the month of November, we will be sharing videos from our community with the theme of “Together, We Can Do More”.
We invite you to share your personal motivation for demanding change in pancreatic cancer outcomes for a chance to be featured on our website and social media.
Ready to share your story with us?
Contact us at info@pancreaticcancercanada.ca for more information.
Watch our 2023 videos below to hear from our community members:
Downloadable Resources
You can use any of the below images when sharing with others and spreading the word about pancreatic cancer risk factors and symptoms. Simply select the image, right-click, and choose “Save Image As”.
Social Media Profile Graphics
Contact Us
Do you have plans for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, or want to be involved but don’t know where to start? We’re happy to brainstorm with you, provide resources and answer any questions you might have.
Contact us at info@pancreaticcancercanada.ca or (416) 548-8077.
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