Pancreatic Cancer Gets Holyrood Support

The Scottish Government is co-funding £500,000 of research into pancreatic cancer.

It has the lowest survival rate of all the most common cancers, and kills over 700 Scots every year.

Scientists in Glasgow and Dundee are joining forces to find new treatments for the disease. There were 47 diagnoses in Fife in 2013.

Around 4% of patients live for longer than 5 years after diagnosis.

Ross Carter, Trustee of Pancreatic Cancer Scotland, said: "Pancreatic Cancer Scotland is delighted to be co-funding this research. Support to increase awareness, to see improvements in earlier diagnosis and ultimately in survival rates is growing by the month in Scotland. That support stems from families, friends and colleagues who have personal experience of pancreatic cancer - they want to see a change.

"Scotland is well placed to deliver significant research projects into pancreatic cancer due to the fantastic facilities on offer at hospitals and universities throughout the country, and this helps to attract the very best healthcare professionals. 

"I would like to thank the Scottish Government for its support and I am thrilled for all of our volunteers and supporters who have raised funds that they can see Pancreatic Cancer Scotland working with others to achieve everyone’s vision - improved chances and support for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the future."