PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), founded in 1999 and headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, is a highly respected nonprofit organization dedicated to combating pancreatic cancer from all angles. The organization focuses on research, clinical initiatives, patient services, and advocacy efforts. With the vision of doubling pancreatic cancer survival rates by 2020, PanCAN has developed an aggressive strategy that includes precision medicine through their service, Know Your Tumor®, which provides personalized biology information about a patient's tumor to guide treatment decisions. PanCAN strongly advocates for clinical trials as crucial components of treatment from diagnosis onward. The organization helps patients access trials through their associates who can tailor searches based on specific criteria like proximity and medical history. This approach not only improves individual treatment outcomes but also advances research collectively. Under the leadership of Julie Fleshman, President and CEO since 2004, PanCAN has experienced significant growth from a modest beginning to an organization with over $38 million in annual budget and a dedicated staff of more than 140. With headquarters in California and offices in Washington D.C., and New York City, PanCAN's nationwide grassroots support amplifies its mission for immediate patient assistance while driving long-term research goals. As of their latest report on March 27, 2024, PanCAN remains committed to raising $200 million by 2020 to ensure accelerated progress against pancreatic cancer. Their efforts are supported by a network including Julie Jb, Mba Fleshman leading as President and Kelly Feehan as Corp officer along with Director Karen Young. With the status registered in Florida under Filed Number F05000001056 and effective operations expanding influence nationally, PanCAN exemplifies leadership in the nonprofit sector dedicated to battling pancreatic cancer.