Member Profile: IVFB e.V.
Our Story
The initiative for prevention and early detection of pancreatic cancer (IVFB e.V.) was founded in Germany in 2023. The mission of IVFB e.V. is to raise awareness, provide education and advocate for the prevention and early detection of pancreatic cancer. IVFB e.V. supports projects aiming 1) to identify risk factors or genetic predisposition, 2) to implement primary prevention 3) to increase early detection.
The activities of IVFB e.V. are ongoing and not limited to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. IVFB members engage in public awareness and fundraising, they participate in advocacy and policy and provide continuous support to patients and relatives. Our team is multiprofessional. At the time being most members are medical professionals.They focus on raising awareness concerning cancer risks, primary prevention and early symptoms. They organize events to raise funds and establish a nationwide network of supporters. They approach families with hereditary pancreatic cancer, provide support and organize contacts for surveillance and programmes of early detection.
The activities of IVFB e.V. are ongoing and not limited to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. IVFB members engage in public awareness and fundraising, they participate in advocacy and policy and provide continuous support to patients and relatives. Our team is multiprofessional. At the time being most members are medical professionals.They focus on raising awareness concerning cancer risks, primary prevention and early symptoms. They organize events to raise funds and establish a nationwide network of supporters. They approach families with hereditary pancreatic cancer, provide support and organize contacts for surveillance and programmes of early detection.
Being part of WPCC is crucial for them. They can share their experience and learn from each other. By speaking with a unified voice they will further raise global awareness. Early detection of pancreatic cancer should become one of Top 10 priorities of oncological research. The WPCC can provide up-to-date messages and advise health care politicians.
To learn more about the IVFB e.V., visit their Member Page
