PanCAN offers a library of pancreatic cancer educational literature for patients and families. Complimentary copies of these educational items are available for medical facilities.

online request

for educational materials

for a medical facility

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Or download an educational materials order form and submit your request by fax or mail or contact Sheila Dunbar at 877.272.6226 to request educational material.

Important: If you are a patient or family member needing information, please click here to request a complimentary education packet. The education packet will be MORE HELPFUL than the individual items listed on this page.

Patient and Liaison Services (PALS) brochure

Describes PanCAN's PALS program and provides basic information about pancreatic cancer. PALS is a comprehensive, free, call-in program for patients, their families and health professionals.

An Overview of Pancreatic Cancer

47-page educational booklet about types of pancreatic cancer, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and questions to ask your doctor.

Also available in Spanish!

Información General del Cáncer de Páncreas

Un folleto de 51 páginas sobre el cáncer del páncreas, síntomas, factores de riesgo, tratamientos y preguntas que puede hacerle a su medico.

Diet and Nutrition:

Nutritional Concerns with Pancreatic Cancer

35-page booklet about nutritional concerns for people with pancreatic cancer, including loss of appetite, pancreatic enzymes, weight loss, diabetes, vitamins and dietary changes following a Whipple procedure. 

Also available in Spanish!

La Dieta y Nutrición:

Preocupaciones Nutricionales Respecto

al Cáncer de Páncreas

Un folleto de 39 páginas sobre las preocupaciones nutricionales respecto al cáncer de páncreas, incluyendo la pérdida del apetito, enzimas del páncreas, controlando la pérdida de peso, diabetes, vitaminas y cambios en la dieta y nutrición después del diagnóstico.

Clinical Trials:

Considering Participation in a Clinical Trial

20-page booklet about finding and participating in clinical trials for people with pancreatic cancer. 

Hospice:

End-of-Life Care in Pancreatic Cancer

40-page booklet to help patients and families understand hospice care related to pancreatic cancer.

PanCAN Outreach

PanCAN's newsletter with articles for patients, families, volunteers, advocates and health professionals.

Anatomical Illustration in Color

30-page tear-off pad that can be used when educating your patients about the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and their treatment options and the same image used above.