Pancreatic cancer resources and support organisations

Pancreatic Cancer Action focuses on improving pancreatic cancer survival rates through early diagnosis. They do this by increasing public knowledge of the disease and its symptoms through awareness campaigns. They work closely with GPs, pharmacists and hospital doctors, providing free educational resources.

They also:

• fund research into early diagnosis

• campaign and influence the government for change

• provide free patient information

Phone number: 0303 040 1770

E-mail: enquiries@panact.org

Visit the Pancreatic Cancer Action website

The Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund is a national charity dedicated to supporting research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Telephone: 020 8360 1119

Email: info@pcrf.org.uk

Visit the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund website

Pancreatic Cancer UK is committed to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, awareness, information and support and other projects of benefit to pancreatic cancer patients. It provides a resource of information about pancreatic cancer to patients, caregivers and GPs. Their website also has a discussion forum for people with pancreatic cancer and their families.

Support line: 0808 801 0707 Email contact form

Visit the Pancreatic Cancer UK website

The Pancreatic Society was formed in 1975 by members of the medical profession with a specific interest in the treatment of pancreatic disease. It has since expanded its membership to include nurses, dietitians and research scientists. The main aim of the Society is to promote and encourage the study of and research into diseases of the pancreas.

The Pancreatic Society

Diabetes UK have information on diabetes, including symptoms and how to cope.

For England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Phone: 0345 123 2399. The phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk

For Scotland

Phone: 0141 212 8710. The phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Email: helpline.scotland@diabetes.org.uk

Visit the Diabetes UK website

Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical and medical support to people with cancer in the UK. Its helpline offers support with clinical, emotional, general and welfare benefits needs. They publish booklets about cancer and treatments. Information is available in other languages. They also have an online chat service.

Macmillan Support Line Freephone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm)

Contact email form

Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website

Maggie’s is a national charity with centres across the UK. They offer care and support to people affected by cancer. Each centre is beside an NHS cancer hospital and is run by specialist staff.

You can join a support group, take part in weekly sessions like relaxation and stress management, or learn about nutrition and health. You can also visit just to have a cup of tea and a friendly chat.

Phone: 0300 123 1801 Email: enquiries@maggies.org

Visit the Maggie’s website

Marie Curie runs 9 centres (hospices) throughout the UK. And a nationwide Marie Curie nursing service, providing care for patients in their own homes throughout the day or night, free of charge.

Head Office: One Embassy Gardens 8 Viaduct Gardens London SW11 7BW

Support line: 0800 090 2309. For emotional support and practical advice about terminal illness, including for family and friends. The support line is open 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday to Sunday.

Find out about Marie Curie

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the US organisation for cancer research. It has information about all types of cancer.

See NCI guides to cancer