Kathy Mouse

03/01/2026

A smile can spark hope. ☺️💜 This National Share a Smile Day, we’re smiling for the brighter future we’re building together.

02/28/2026

02/26/2026

02/23/2026

The truth is, cancer is hard, and the cold winter days don’t make it any easier. You are not alone, and communicating openly about the emotional toll of cancer does not make anyone any less of a survivor. Reach out to those around you. Share your feelings and find strength with each other. The community of support around you is ready to help and listen.

Here are some additional strategies to cope with seasonal mood changes:

💜 Consider joining online and over-the-phone communities like the PanCAN Smart Patients Community or PanCAN’s Survivor and Caregiver Network, where you can build connections with people going through similar experiences.
☀️ For seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you can also try to get more natural light by sitting outside for a short time; bundled up of course! Doctors may also recommend light therapy, which uses a type of lightbox to mimic natural light.
🧘‍♀️ Gentle exercise may help to boost mood and make you feel more energized.
💬 Professional therapy may be the right option for some patients. Some providers work specifically with patients facing cancer. PanCAN Patient Services can help point you in the right direction.

Read more in the latest installment of our Taboo Topics series, at 🔗 http://pcan.at/7y9100.

02/20/2026

02/18/2026

Turn your takeout into hope! 💜🥡

On Tuesday, February 24, you can support PanCAN's mission by ordering a meal from Panda Express. When you place an online order for pickup or delivery at pandaexpress.com or in the app, simply enter Fundraiser Code 9012221 at checkout, and a portion of your purchase will help accelerate patient progress.

It’s an easy (and delicious!) way to make an impact — mark your calendar and invite friends and family to join you. Learn more at 🔗 https://www.community-fundraiser.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/c5ba79c5-2177-0063-8889-a5be5aebc46a/en/landing.

02/16/2026

Everyone who registers and raises or self-donates $100+ as reflected on your Personal Fundraising Page by Sunday, April 5, 2026, will earn an official 2026 T-shirt that will be mailed to you in April for receipt by event day. Don't miss out — raise $100+ early to rock your T-shirt on event day!

👏 Raise $100+ by April 5 to receive your T-shirt by event day.
💜 Raise $100+ April 6 - 26 to have your T-shirt shipped in May.
👟 Raise $100+ April 27 to May 31 to have your T-shirt shipped in June.

Everyone who registers as a survivor or a volunteer by Sunday, April 5, 2026, will be mailed an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2026 Survivor or Volunteer T-shirt in April for receipt by event day, with no fundraising minimum required. This is in addition to the official 2026 T-shirt you receive for raising $100+.

T-shirts will not be available for pick up on event day. We cannot guarantee USPS delivery dates and are not responsible for any shipping delays.

Already earned your PanCAN PurpleStride T-shirt? Drop a sneaker emoji below! 👟

02/13/2026

When you get your blood drawn at a doctor’s office or lab, you often receive complete blood count, or CBC, results. CBC tests check for several levels within your body that can indicate when something isn’t right. 🩸

For example, high white blood cell counts can signify that your body is fighting off an infection. When levels are too low, they could indicate a weakened or compromised immune system. Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can impact patients’ white blood counts.

CBC tests also provide information about your red blood cells, which function to carry oxygen throughout your body. When red blood cell counts drop too low, it causes a condition called anemia.

Chronic diseases like pancreatic cancer, or inflammation like pancreatitis, can cause anemia. And chemotherapy or radiation therapy can also cause or worsen anemia.

If you or a loved one is experiencing new or worsening fatigue or muscle weakness, these could be symptoms of anemia.

This World Anemia Awareness Day, learn more about anemia and pancreatic cancer at 🔗 https://pancan.org/news/friday-fix-anemia-and-pancreatic-cancer/.

02/12/2026

Share the love this February during National Cancer Prevention Month. 💜

We invite you to share a Purple Valentine — passing along hope, strength and love to someone special. This Purple Valentine is a beautiful way to show your commitment to fueling more hope for the community.

Visit 🔗 https://secure.pancan.org/site/SPageNavigator/ncpmvday.html to download your Purple Valentine and learn more about making a gift in honor of someone special or simply from the heart.

01/21/2026

We look forward to seeing you at our inspiring virtual event highlighting how YOU put our mission in motion by striding at our biggest community event of the year: ! Only a few spots left, so reserve yours now! 👟💜

RSVP for PanCAN PurpleStride 2026 Kickoff: Mission in Motion at 🔗 http://pcan.at/xxku7c.

After you RSVP, make sure you’re registered for PurpleStride, happening on Saturday, April 25! You can find your local event and register at 🔗 purplestride.org.