Fighting pancreatic cancer through research, support & awareness
Fighting pancreatic cancer nationwide through education, patient support, community events, and patient assistance.
Survival should not depend on income or geography.
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths — 74% of patients die within one year of diagnosis.
WMF reduces disparities nationwide through accredited physician education, support groups, expert-led newsletters, community events, and grants funding nursing positions, patient expense assistance, genetic testing, and research.
Our national patient assistance funds cover non-medical costs — ensuring every family can access life-saving care at cutting-edge institutions, regardless of where they live.
How We Fight
Five pillars. One mission.
What is pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas and is one of the deadliest cancers because symptoms often don't appear until it has spread. The 5-year survival rate is just 12%, and 74% of patients die within one year of diagnosis.
Early detection is critical—knowing the warning signs can save your life.
Nationwide Patient Support Groups
Safe, free virtual support for patients, caregivers, and bereaved families — wherever you are in the country. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, no commitment required.
Patients · Caregivers · Bereaved Families
February 2026
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Always for Whitney
Whitney Marsh's story began with a battle against time and pancreatic cancer.
Diagnosed at the age of 41, she faced the disease head-on. She was scheduled for surgery, filled with hope, but the day before surgery, a CT scan shattered that hope by revealing the cancer had spread.
Despite this devastating news, Whitney didn't give up. She continued her life with vigor, running 8-10 miles or biking 30-40 miles each day, even while restarting chemotherapy. Her determination was a testament to her spirit, but pancreatic cancer proved relentless. Only four months after the CT scan, on November 1, 2018, Whitney Marsh passed away.
Her story is a poignant reminder of the deadly nature of pancreatic cancer, where the five-year survival rate lingers at just 12%, showing little improvement over the last 50 years. Whitney's experience highlights the critical need for advancements in early diagnosis and treatment options. Her legacy lives on through initiatives aimed at combating this disease, ensuring her fight wasn't in vain. From then on, we decided that it was…
Time to Cure
— The Whitney Marsh Foundation.
Ways to Help
It's time to cure pancreatic cancer.
Survival should not depend on income or geography. Join us — every donation, every step, every story matters.