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MCC Daily Tribune

World Pancreatic Cancer Day

World Pancreatic Cancer Day is on the third Thursday of November every year — this year, it falls on November 18, and we’re here to show you how to observe this day. It has been almost 10 years since this day was observed for the first time to raise awareness that pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers. This day allows communities to come together to raise awareness and support the people battling pancreatic cancer.

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY

  1. Organize an event

    One of the best ways to observe this day is to spread awareness about this disease as much as possible. You can organize an event in your community center to give out information on symptoms and prevention of pancreatic cancer.

  2. Wear purple

    As a sign or symbol of support to the people fighting or who lost their lives to pancreatic cancer, wear purple. You can also color your office rooms and have purple decorations.

  3. Donate and support

    There are millions of people affected by pancreatic cancer who need financial support. Donate as much as you can and encourage your friends and family to donate to this cause and help make a difference in the lives of cancer patients.

5 FACTS ABOUT PANCREATIC CANCER

  1. It has the highest mortality rate

    Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers.

  2. Early detection is not possible

    One of the reasons pancreatic cancer has such a high mortality rate is that there are no tools available to detect it early.

  3. The symptoms are subtle

    The symptoms of pancreatic cancer may include weight loss, loss of appetite, and nausea.

  4. There are two types

    The two types of pancreatic cancer are neuroendocrine and exocrine, based on the type of cell they start in.

  5. Most of it is exocrine

    More than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases are pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) that develop in the pancreas’ exocrine tissue.

WHY WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY IS IMPORTANT

  1. Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of death

    Pancreatic cancer is said to be the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths. This day calls for joining hands and coming together to fight this disease that takes millions of lives every year.

  2. Cancer patients need support

    Battling cancer takes a huge toll on your body and mind, and apart from this, it takes a huge hit on your savings. Cancer patients often struggle to pay their medical expenses, which adds to the tragedy. This day is a reminder to help and support our friends who are going through a difficult time.

  3. Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate

    Of all the types of cancer, pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate, as early detection of this type of cancer is often impossible. While the survival rates of patients with other types of cancer have gone up, the survival rates of pancreatic cancer have not. Many have lost their lives to this disease, and World Pancreatic Cancer Day is a homage to these brave fighters.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
11/18/2022