November: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
It is crucial that we all, researchers, doctors, patients and the community, join forces to ensure that scientific progress continues that allows outcomes for pancreatic cancer to improve through awareness, education and increased funding. This November is a time for the voice of those affected by pancreatic cancer to be heard.
Pancreatic Cancer Forum
bringing people affected by pancreatic cancer together
To launch the start of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the Garvan Institutes Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative (APGI) together with the Cancer Council NSW, will be hosting the inaugural Pancreatic Cancer Forum on the 1st November, 2012. The aim of the Forum will be to provide an update on pancreatic cancer research, as well as the opportunity to explore the latest tools and information with regard to patient care and support. The intimate invite-only event will include speakers from the research and clinical worlds, as well as individuals and families directly affected by pancreatic cancer.
Help us make this event a success! Although the forum is an exclusive gathering, you can still contribute. A human face and firsthand experiences are powerful ways to inspire action, so please share your pancreatic cancer story and photos here.
Purple Ribbons for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
The Garvan Institute will be selling purple ribbons throughout the month of November. Why not try selling them to your family, friends and colleagues? Or taking some to your next fundraising event? For full details on how to order your purple ribbons please download the form here.
If you require any further information please call 02 9295 8110 or email the Garvan Foundation.
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Please share with us your journey to inspire others to support us as we research pancreatic cancer. Click here to share your story.
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Pancreatic cancer is a silent and devastating disease, the APGI is working hard to find ways for early diagnosis and better treatment. Help us by donating to this important work. Click here to donate.
For more information, events and ways to be involved visit our events page.
