Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Fighting for a Future

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month—but you’d barely know it, given how little airtime it gets compared to other cancer campaigns. And that, frankly, is the problem.

Because pancreatic cancer doesn’t wait. It doesn’t give you a gentle warning. It doesn’t care how healthy you eat or how strong you are. It shows up quietly, spreads aggressively, and often leaves devastation in its wake.

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is a Killer

• It’s the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
  

• The 5-year survival rate is just around 12%
  

• It usually shows no symptoms until it’s already advanced
  

• There is still no routine screening for early detection
  

Let’s be blunt: this cancer is a silent assassin. And silence is no longer an option.

The Risk Factors No One Talks About

While anyone can get pancreatic cancer, some groups face higher risk:

• Adults over age 60
  

• Smokers and people with chronic pancreatitis
  

• Individuals with a family history of pancreatic, colon, or ovarian cancer
  

• Black Americans, who experience worse outcomes due to systemic healthcare disparities
  

It’s not just about awareness. It’s about justice. About fighting for better access, better research, and better survival odds.

Symptoms That Could Mean Something More

Don’t ignore these warning signs:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  

• Unexplained back or abdominal pain
  

• Sudden weight loss
  

• Digestive issues or loss of appetite
  

• Fatigue and changes in stool color
  

If something feels off, speak up. Push for answers. Because early action is your best shot.

The Purple Ribbon: Power in a Color

The purple ribbon is the global symbol for pancreatic cancer awareness.

It stands for:

• Courage
  

• Urgency
  

• Community
  

Wearing a purple ribbon pin is more than solidarity—it’s resistance. Against silence. Against loss. Against a disease that has taken far too much, too soon.

These Orgs Are Leading the Charge

We’re not affiliated, but we stand with these nonprofits:

• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN): Research, patient support, and advocacy
  

• Lustgarten Foundation: 100% of donations go to pancreatic cancer research
  

• Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer: Survivor stories, education, and innovation
  

Put your dollars where they actually make a difference.

What You Can Do (That Actually Matters)

• Learn the signs. Share them. Talk about it.
  

• Encourage friends and loved ones to take symptoms seriously.
  

• Donate to orgs pushing for research breakthroughs.
  

• Wear a purple ribbon pin to spark conversations and support.
  

This isn’t about pity. It’s about power. Advocacy. And refusing to stay quiet.

Why Our Pins Speak Volumes

Our Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Pins are tiny, but mighty.

Purple Ribbon Enamel Pins

Bold, sleek, and instantly recognizable.

Survivor Pins

For the fighters and the ones still standing strong.

These pins aren’t just metal. They’re memory. They’re movement.

Purple for the People We’ve Lost

This November, go purple for a purpose. Speak up when it’s uncomfortable. Donate when it counts. And wear your awareness with fire, not fluff.

Because the people facing pancreatic cancer deserve more than awareness—they deserve action.