November
| Company: | Pancreatic Cancer Action |
| Web site: | http://pancreaticcanceraction.org |
Throughout the month of November awareness is raised about pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer starts when cells in the pancreas start to grow out of control. The pancreas is an organ that sits behind the stomach. It is responsible for secreting exocrine cells that help with the digestion of food and endocrine cells that help regulate blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the US and about 7% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. However, with education and awareness, symptoms can be recognized earlier and treatments begun sooner to conquer the disease.
Although the topic of cancer is seldom one people want to bring up, awareness efforts can help shed light on common and rare forms of the disease, pave the way for research and intervention, and galvanize support efforts in communities. A cancer information section produced with the help of the Editorial Library can be a springboard for community effort and simultaneously drive ad sales for respective doctors, health clinics, pharmacies, and other health-related businesses.
