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 I lost my father to Pancreatic Cancer over one year ago, and I feel that loss everyday. I would like to dedicate this page to my father, Larry Lowe, who passed away 1-7-08. I  would like to help raise awarness and help find a cure!!

Pancreatic Cancer: the statistics

Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

In 2008, an estimated 37,680 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 34,290 will die from the disease.

Men are 20% more likely to get pancreatic cancer than women and the majority of cases occur in people over the age of 65. The incidence rate among African-Americans is 40 to 50% higher than other ethnic groups.

Pancreatic cancer research constitutes less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute's federal research funding—a figure far too low given the severity of the disease.

From a scientific research perspective, pancreatic cancer is where breast cancer was in the 1930s. Advancing pancreatic cancer research into the 21st century is dependent upon the increase of basic scientific research.

 Could YOU or a FAMILY member become a statistic???

 

I would like to thank Williamson Christian School, Williamson, WV, for their donation, love, and support.  These students and teachers took Pancreatic Cancer Research as their school project and raised $107.00.  They are true angels.