New York, NY, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of World Pancreatic Cancer Month in November 2025, Kenner Family Research Fund (KFRF) and Entertainment to Affect Change (E2AC) today announced the launch of \u201c30 Stories, 30 Days,\u201d<\/strong> a national video campaign spotlighting the essential role of primary care providers in identifying pancreatic cancer early and improving patient survival rates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The First Line of Defense: Primary Care Clinicians and Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer<\/p>\n Throughout November \u2014 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month<\/strong> \u2014 KFRF and E2AC will release a video story each day from a diverse network of primary care medical practitioners, patients, survivors, family members, and researchers whose experiences underscore both the urgency and possibility of early detection.<\/p>\n Suresh Chari, M.D., a gastroenterologist and researcher at MD Anderson is a \u201cstrong believer that primary care practitioners play a major role and could play an even larger role, as they do in other cancers, in early detection\u201d of pancreatic cancer.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Pancreatic cancer is among the world\u2019s deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate that is just 12%. According to the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC), thousands of people across more than 100 countries will unite this November to \u201cShine a Light\u201d on the disease and the need for greater awareness, research, and advocacy.<\/p>\n \u201cEarly detection often starts in the primary care setting,\u201d said Nick Hudson, Executive Director of E2AC. \u201cThrough this campaign, we\u2019re giving front-line clinicians a platform to share their real-world insights, helping both medical professionals and the public recognize subtle symptoms earlier and save lives.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Each story will be released across digital and social media channels throughout November, highlighting a month of action and reflection to increase awareness for Pancreatic Cancer. The campaign invites physicians, advocates, and the public to participate by wearing purple, sharing stories, and engaging online using #30Stories30Days, #WPCC, and #WPCD2025.<\/p>\n The \u201c30 Stories, 30 Days\u201d campaign builds upon KFRF and E2AC\u2019s broader mission to leverage media, storytelling, and public engagement to drive awareness and social impact across critical health issues.<\/p>\n For more information about the campaign and to view daily stories, visit: www.thefirstlineofdefense.org\/30-stories-30-days<\/a>.<\/p>\n To learn more about World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2025, visit www.worldpancreaticcancercoalition.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Kenner Family Research Fund – advance early detection of pancreatic cancer to improve survival<\/p>\n About Entertainment to Affect Change (E2AC)<\/strong> <\/p>\n E2AC connects connects award-winning creatives, nonprofit causes, and philanthropic funders who want to share their impact through the power of story.<\/p>\n![\"Kenner](\"https:\/\/pressranger.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2795051\/KFRF-logo-updated-500.png\"){kind=logo}
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