What is PALEMA?

PALEMA is the first and so far only Swedish cancer association for those with cancer of the upper abdomen, i.e. the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach or esophagus. It is also an association for family and friends and professionals.

PALEMA’s purpose and mission is to work to prevent, combat and mitigate the effects and to work to improve the care and life situation of those affected by the target group. The Cancer Society operates on a voluntary basis and relies on membership and donations.

Types of cancer

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About Pancreatic Cancer

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About liver and bile duct cancer

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About stomach and oesophageal cancer

Latest news:

Pancreatic cancer, Research

New drug may double survival rates for advanced pancreatic cancer

Results from a major international study are raising hopes for one of the biggest breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer in decades.

5 June, 2026

Pancreatic cancer, Research

When surgery is not an option for pancreatic cancer – what happens then?

For many people with pancreatic cancer, surgery is not an option at the time of diagnosis. But that doesn’t mean treatment stops—it means the treatment strategy changes.

29 May, 2026

Pancreatic cancer, Relative

Christina urges the healthcare system to prioritize pancreatic cancer

Christina Gerde speaks on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves, those living with pancreatic cancer, and those who have lost loved ones to the disease. She was diagnosed three years ago and shares the reality of a disease where relapse is common and treatment options remain limited.

21 May, 2026

Emergency cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Research

The patients perspective: Interview with the Swedish cancer association PALEMA

Biotech company Alligator Bioscience AB interviews PALEMA in its annual report for 2025 and discusses, among other things, Emergency cancer (Blåljuscancer), medical needs, clinical studies and what message PALEMA wants to send to decision-makers and healthcare.

1 April, 2026

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Upcoming events!

Here are the upcoming events. Click on “See more” or go to the calendar to see more.

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Calendars

Swish a donation

Here you can quickly and easily send a donation to PALEMA. Just click on the amount you want, scan the QR code with your Swish app and pay. Done!

If you want to pay a different amount than those listed, just change the amount directly in the Swish app before you pay. If you want to pay by card or invoice instead of by swish – click on “Other payment method” and find out how.

ATTENTION! This swish number may not be used for commemorative gifts, payment of membership fees, purchases in the webshop or for anything else other than “simple” gifts. The other functions have their own payment systems and then the payments will be misplaced and not noticed, which can lead to unnecessary payment reminders, non-payment of gifts, etc.