News & Media
August 10, 2020
Latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms that the incidence of upper gastrointestinal cancers in Australia are on the rise. While these figures are concerning, there is hope for those diagnosed, with the five-year survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients now hitting double digits for the first time at 10.7%.
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July 20, 2020
In 2019 over 11,000 Australians were diagnosed with an upper GI cancer and over 8,000 Australians died from an upper GI cancer. Around half of all cancer deaths are due to rare and less common cancers including cancers supported by Pancare.
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July 17, 2020
In response to COVID-19 restrictions, we have taken our Patient Support Groups online to ensure that we are still able to provide support to our community.
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July 13, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Cancer Australia have now commenced development of the National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap to improve outcomes and survival for people with pancreatic cancer in Australia. The Roadmap will identify key priority areas for action over the next five years across the continuum of pancreatic cancer care and pancreatic cancer research. Cancer Australia will be seeking broad public […]
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July 7, 2020
Should I wear a face mask? If your immune system is compromised, then there may be some situations where wearing a mask could reduce your risk from COVID-19. This will primarily be in situations where maintaining physical distancing is difficult such as: When using public transport In crowded places During hospital or GP visits where […]
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April 30, 2020
We understand that these are uncertain times and that circumstances may have changed for many of you, often these changes have financial implications. We have put together a summary of payments available, and list of helpful links for people that are going through financial hardship during COVID-19.
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April 28, 2020
Give a gift with meaning this Mother’s Day with these beautiful limited-edition candles by Damselfly, in collaboration with Georgia Love and Pancare Foundation. 100% of profits from the sale of these candles is donated to the Pancare Foundation in support of Australians impacted by Pancreatic and Upper GI cancers.
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March 16, 2020
In the best interest of our loyal supporters, patients, their families, volunteers and partners, we have chosen to take on board the social distancing measures implemented by the Federal Government and will be making changes to upcoming Pancare Foundation events.
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November 21, 2019
On Friday 15 November 2019, Pancare Foundation hosted its 5th annual Festival of Sports in the Olympic Room at Melbourne’s iconic MCG, raising over $348,000 for the Foundation.
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November 18, 2019
Former Bachelorette, media personality and Pancare Foundation ambassador Georgia Love has teamed up with leading Australian jewellery designer Nicole Fendel to create a capsule jewellery collection to help raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer.
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