World Cancer Day: A Call to Action Against Pancreatic Cancer

February 4, 2025
Precede Foundation
Today, on World Cancer Day, we join the global community in acknowledging the devastating impact of cancer and reaffirming our commitment to the fight against this disease. This year, we are shining a spotlight on pancreatic cancer, a particularly aggressive form of cancer that has tragically become the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
The statistics are stark: the 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer remains alarmingly low at 12.8%. This grim reality underscores the urgent need for greater awareness, increased research funding, and innovative approaches to early detection and prevention.
At TrovaNOW, we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of pancreatic cancer. Our mission is ambitious yet achievable: to increase the 5-year survival rate to 50% within the next 10 years. We believe that by focusing on early detection and prevention, we can dramatically improve outcomes for patients and their families.
Our Commitment to Early Detection and Prevention
We are proud to support The Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium, a global collaboration of leading experts dedicated to revolutionizing the way we approach pancreatic cancer. PRECEDE is driving progress through:
  • Improved Early Detection: Developing and refining methods for identifying pancreatic cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages.
  • Enhanced Screening: Implementing effective screening strategies for high-risk individuals, enabling timely intervention.
  • Advanced Risk Modeling: Utilizing cutting-edge technology and data analysis to identify individuals at increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
  • Innovative Prevention Strategies: Exploring and developing novel approaches to prevent pancreatic cancer in those who are genetically predisposed.
With over 35 leading academic medical centers worldwide and the largest high-risk patient cohort assembled, PRECEDE is uniquely positioned to make significant breakthroughs in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Join Us in Making a Difference
On World Cancer Day, we call upon you to join us in supporting PRECEDE’s critical work. Your generosity will fuel research, accelerate progress, and provide hope to countless individuals facing this challenging disease.
Together, we can turn the tide against pancreatic cancer and create a brighter future for all those impacted by this devastating illness.

Knowing When To Ask For Help

There’s strength in recognizing when you need additional support. If you’re feeling consistently overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed, it may be time to speak with a healthcare professional. Warning signs can include ongoing sleep trouble, loss of appetite, or emotional numbness.

Mental health care is an important part of cancer recovery. There are therapists, social workers, and cancer-specific counselors trained to support your unique needs. Don’t hesitate to seek them out.

Your medical team can help adjust medications or recommend physical therapy if your symptoms are impacting your daily life. Being honest about your struggles allows your care providers to offer better, more personalized support.

The path to recovery from pancreatic cancer is rarely straightforward. It’s a mix of triumphs and setbacks, strength and vulnerability. But through each high and low, healing is happening. Be gentle with yourself. Allow space for rest, reflection, and growth.

You don’t have to go through this journey alone. With the right support, emotional, physical, and practical, you can move forward, one step at a time. And remember, every day you show up for yourself is a victory.

At TrovaNOW, we’re focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. Every test and discovery brings us closer to better treatments and saving lives. Join us and learn more at TrovaNOW.

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