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

Tumor cells exploit damaged pancreatic tissue

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with the Department of Pathology at Karolinska University Hospital shows that tumor cells grow not only in the connective tissue-rich environment typical of the disease, but also in damaged parts of the pancreas where normal tissue has been altered. The findings may provide new insights into tumor development and treatment.

10 November, 2025

Liver cancer, Research

Simple test can predict risk of severe liver disease

A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the scientific journal The BMJ, shows that a simple blood test can predict the risk of developing serious liver disease. The method could be used in primary care already now and contribute to earlier detection of cirrhosis and liver cancer.

15 October, 2025

Bile duct cancer, Emergency cancer, Liver cancer, Press release, Research

PALEMA research grants awarded to two cancer researchers in liver and biliary tract cancer

The Swedish cancer association PALEMA is awarding its research grants for the first time to two promising young cancer researchers in the field of liver and biliary tract cancer. This year’s recipients are **Anna Forslund**, specialist surgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and **Antonio Akiki**, junior doctor at the Upper Abdominal Disease Unit, Karolinska University Hospital.

13 October, 2025

Pancreatic cancer

Interview with Christina Gerde, Patient Ombudsman at PALEMA

Pancreatic Cancer Europe recently interviewed Christina Gerde, patient representative and member of the Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis Working Group at PALEMA. In her powerful message, Christina reminds us. More needs to be done for pancreatic cancer for survival rates to go up. The time for that is now.

13 October, 2025

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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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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.