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How to Get Involved in Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month?

 Have doctors around the world observed November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month?

Find out how you can join the global campaign to fight cancer and help raise awareness of this deadly disease.


Guest Posting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, founded in 1999. In 2016, several member countries came together to build the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition. The reason was to spread awareness about the deadly disease and to find support for pancreatic cancer survivors.


Health professionals, cancer research organizations, and medical. On November 18, the medical fraternity is uniting to shed light on pancreatic cancer, its symptoms, and risk factors.

Why Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is needed in India?

Although the incidence of the disease is low in India, the survival rate is abysmal.

Part of the reason for the low survival rate lies in the fact that pancreatic cancer is a silent killer. And when patients realize something is wrong, cancer metastasizes.

Pancreatic Cancer: What Can You Do to Make a Difference?

It's okay if you're not a doctor. As a responsible citizen of India with a duty to fellow Indians, you can raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. It's a noble way to help others avoid a deadly disease. Here's how you can change it:

1. Awareness starts with you

Early detection and prompt medical intervention can save the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. So, just schedule a routine examination with a gastrointestinal doctor. A surgical gastroenterologist will perform a physical exam to look for signs of pancreatic cancer and other GI disorders. They may recommend several tests, such as a CT scan, an endoscopic ultrasound, and a biopsy to confirm the presence of a pancreatic tumor.

2. A second opinion is a must

Have you been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? Or do you know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer? Always, always, always seek a second opinion. Consult a pancreatic cancer specialist who has experience treating several pancreatic cancer patients with positive clinical outcomes. When it comes to cancer treatment, it's best to get expert opinions and make informed decisions.

Besides getting a second opinion from a GI surgeon, discuss clinical trials and research with your doctor. The drug treatments available today are only possible because of past clinical trials. By participating in clinical trials, you can help yourself and other pancreatic cancer patients.

3. Start an online conversation

Wear purple and share your photo on social media on November 18, 2021, with tags like

Start a conversation with your online community and share authentic information about the disease. You can post articles related to pancreatic cancer risk factors and discuss possible symptoms of the disease.

4. Become a volunteer caregiver

You can train as a volunteer carer and help the patient manage their needs. It will enable you to provide the necessary care to the patient and key guidance to the family. Besides, you can help the family understand the risks of pancreatic cancer and raise awareness. Encourage the patient's family and people in your network to have routine medical examinations and tests to avoid illness.

If you want to help pancreatic cancer patients and their families in your spare time,

5. Donate

Whether you decide to help someone you know, start a pancreatic cancer fundraiser, or decide to donate to a charity fund, giving financial support is a good choice. It will be useful to conduct breakthrough research,

When giving financial support, make sure you choose an authentic fund so that the money goes to help people in real need.

Join!

By coming together to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and help cancer patients, we will win the battle against a deadly disease. Let's take ownership of the drive for a cancer-free India and join Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

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