Early detection saves lives. While most cases of pancreatic cancer do not run in families, we know that around 1 in 10 pancreatic cancers are inherited.
Pancreatic Cancer UK have launched a new campaign, supported by NHS England, to increase awareness of the inherited risk of pancreatic cancer.
The campaign aims to increase referrals of people who may have an inherited risk of pancreatic cancer to a national study known as the European Registry of Hereditary Pancreatic Diseases (EUROPAC), so they can find out if they may be eligible for regular monitoring which could save their life.
You can also visit Pancreatic Cancer UK’s inherited risk resources hub for more information about the campaign and to order patient and healthcare professional resources.
People can also check their eligibility and self-refer for the study using a simple online Family History Checker, which has been created by Pancreatic Cancer UK and supported by NHS England.
Materials are available to download.
Please use the hashtag #PCUKHistoryChecker in your social media posts.