Pancreatic Cancer

[Gail58]

Hi everyone My father passed away in 2005 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just four weeks previously. For those of you who have had experience of PC, either as a sufferer, survivor or carer, you will know what a cruel cancer it is. There has been virtually no progress in recent years in either early screening for PC or surgical advancements. Survival rates remain critically low and it is often termed the forgotten cancer. Resources to help fund research and support groups are often directed elsewhere leaving those affected by PC out on a limb. I have decided that it is time we in Australia did something about this situation. I have found only one group - Avner's Fund - in the whole of the country that is solely dedicated to PC and they do great work. In the UK, there are two major fund-raising/support organisations for PC and the story is the same in the USA. I've put the links to these sites at the bottom of the post so you can see what a support group is capable of. Even if we can get something going in each state, it would be a big step forward. I'm trying to get something off the ground here in Victoria so I thought I'd start by doing the Melbourne Run - only the 10km one mind you! My family are running as Rob's Mob (named after my dad) so if you would like to sponsor us, however small an amount, that would be great. I've also put the link below. Many thanks for letting me ramble on (and vent a little too) but I hope you will have a think about what we can do to fight PC. Let me know your thoughts! Regards Gail Here are the links: Melbourne Run - http://runmelbourne.everydayhero.com.au/hero_pages/view_posts/gail_smith_1 Avner's Fund - http://www.avnersfund.org.au/ Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - http://www.pancan.org/index.php Pancreatic Cancer UK - http://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/ Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund - http://www.pcrf.org.uk/ Pancreatica - http://www.pancreatica.org/

[kj]

hi gael 58 I am disappointed that you received no replies to you're post and i dont know if you still use the site but i agree totally with you're post,congratulations on you,re effort to raise funds and awareness of this disease kj

[#3]

Hi All, A range of printed and audio-visual Pancreatic Cancer-specific resources are currently available that may be of benefit. Please phone the CANCER HELPLINE on 13 11 20 in your home state or territory to find out more about what Pancreatic Cancer specific resources are available. To access Australian-specific Pancreatic Cancer information and support services please visit this webpage : http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/pancreaticcancer/ You can also search here on the Cancer Connections website for relevant information by typing the keyword 'pancreatic' into the SEARCH box situated at the top right hand side of each page. We also encourage you to continue to share your current situation with other members of the Cancer Connections community via the various Forums here on the website: http://www.cancerconnections.com.au/forum Kind regards, The Cancer Connections Administration Team