3rd Leading Cause of Death Globally Among Major Cancers
Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer worldwide, but it’s the THIRD leading cause of cancer death on average in highly developed countries.*
With a five-year survival rate in the single digits, pancreatic cancer is one of the world’s deadliest cancers. One of the reasons for this low survival rate is a general lack of knowledge about the pancreas.
This year the WPCC would like continue our conversation about this deadly disease the hopes that more people around the world understand the importance of this small but mighty organ.
Say “Hello Pancreas” by joining us in raising awareness and hope across the globe