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Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer than any other racial or ethnic group.
There are many reasons why the incidence rate of pancreatic cancer is higher for Black Americans. We don’t know what the cause of this disparity is, but factors related to systemic racism, the environment, access to nutritious food and barriers to quality healthcare may play a role. While we continue to invest research dollars into understanding more, we can help address the disparity the Black community experiences by sharing what we do know: understanding personal and family risk, learning signs and symptoms, and advocating for yourself and your community can all make a difference.
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Find out about surveillance for high-risk individuals. Individuals with one or more first-degree relatives with pancreatic cancer should consult with agenetic counselorand considergenetic testing.
Considerclinical trials. Racial and ethnic minorities are persistently underrepresented in pancreatic cancer clinical trials. Diversifying clinical trials ensures that treatment outcomes are reflective of all patient groups. Explore our我们共同l Trial Finder.
Understand your treatment options. Knowing the mutations in your tumor and the mutations you were born with may help select treatment options that are likely to work best for you. PanCAN’sKnow Your Tumor®service offers genetic and biomarker testing to identify mutations.
ContactPanCAN Patient Servicesfor personalized support on a range of topics or for a free clinical trials search.
Know the Risk Factors
Certainrisk factorsmay increase the likelihood of getting pancreatic cancer. They include:
Family History
Inherited Genetic Mutations
Diabetes
Smoking
Race (Ethnicity)
Obesity
Pancreatitis
Older Age
Diet
Alcohol
Chemical and Heavy Metal Exposure
Gum Disease
Take this10-question测验to learn more about your risk factors and what may increase your risk.
Webinars
A Conversation about Pancreatic Cancer in the Black Community
Be inspired by stories about the power of patient advocacy and hear about progress in addressing racial inequities as related to pancreatic cancer.Watch our webinar.
Let’s Talk About: Pancreatic Cancer in the Black Community
Members of the Black community talk about how to access treatment options and clinical trials, the importance of genetic and biomarker testing and more.Watch our webinar.
Celebrating Black Americans
“Advocate, advocate, advocate. Members of the Black community often put the needs of others first. We need to prioritize our health and our needs so that we can live longer, better, healthier lives.”
Read more关于胰腺cancer survivor and PanCAN volunteer Teona Ducre
“We’ve got a very nice vibe going in our affiliate – we are lighthearted and fun and we work smart and hard. We accomplish a lot.”
Read more关于胰腺cancer survivor and PanCAN volunteer Randi Ervin
“My grandmother enjoyed volunteering, so it was only fitting that I would get involved with PanCAN to help others facing pancreatic cancer – to raise awareness and be a voice for people who have passed away from the disease.”
Read moreabout PanCAN volunteer Niketa Miller
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PanCAN-Funded Research
PanCAN is working to make equitable progress in the fight against pancreatic cancer. We fund research studies focused on health inequities. We also advocate for more research funding and we are working to increase awareness of risk factors, symptoms and treatment options.
Read moreabout 2022 PanCAN grantee Janielle Maynard, PhD
Read moreabout 2022 PanCAN grantee Nicolette Juliana Rodriguez, MD, MPH
Read moreabout 2021 PanCAN grantee Catherine Whittington, PhD
