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November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
This November, Gut Cancer Foundation is shining a light on pancreatic cancer, its risks, symptoms, and the importance of early detection. With a commitment to vital research, education, advocacy, and patient support, our mission is to improve and save the lives of all Kiwis affected by pancreatic cancer (which has the worst survival rate of any major cancer).
We invite you to join our Go Purple for Pancreatic campaign to help raise funds for our Pancreatic Cancer Research Funding Round this November. Together, we can bring hope to Kiwis impacted by pancreatic cancer in Aotearoa.
700+
Over 700 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in NZ every year.
12%
is the 5 year survival rate for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has the worst survival rate of any major cancer.
46%
46% of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed in an emergency setting, which drastically impacts survival rates.
This month, we GO PURPLE FOR PANCREATIC
Gut Cancer Foundation is currently supporting 3 pancreatic cancer studies, each with different aims. All proceeds from Go Purple for Pancreatic will help add a 4th study to this list, giving more hope to the patients and families impacted by pancreatic cancer.
Going Purple for Pancreatic is easy as 1, 2, 3!
Register to Go Purple
Plan your activity (go purple any way you want!)
Have fun & raise vital funds!
How it Works
Register to Go Purple for pancreatic and you will be prompted through the setup of your own online fundraising page to help you collect donations. We will be in touch as soon as you've signed up to support your purple fundraising.
Learn about how it works here.
Why do it?
Your support will help fund GCF's Pancreatic Cancer research round in November.
GCF is currently supporting 3 pancreatic cancer studies each with different aims. Your support will help add a 4th study to this list giving more hope to the patients and families impacted by pancreatic cancer.
Learn more about our research rounds and how your purple fundraiser helps here.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Thursday 21 November, 2024
We are proud to be Aotearoa New Zealand's representative on the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition. This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we support their "Hello Pancreas" campaign for the early detection of pancreatic cancer to save lives.
If you or a loved one have symptoms that could be pancreatic cancer, download the Patient Guide below to capture your information and share with your GP as soon as possible.
Do you know the signs & symptoms?
Learn about the pancreas and the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Personal Stories
Journeys of triumph, resilience and sadness told by patients and whānau affected by pancreatic cancer in New Zealand.
Every Action Counts
By donating, raising awareness, or educating your whānau about pancreatic cancer, you can make a real impact in the lives of New Zealanders. Every action counts. Let's make a difference together.
Donate to GCF today
We appreciate any support you can give to help fund clinical research and raise awareness of gut cancers.