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LiveSmart: Pancreatic Cancer – Know the Signs for Early Detection

November 3, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Currently, there is no early detection test available to diagnose pancreas cancer. But, a patient’s chance of survival can potentially increase tenfold if their cancer is diagnosed in time for surgery – making early detection paramount.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Pancreatic Cancer

November 7, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Rebecca Keim, M.D., FACS, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss the latest treatments for pancreatic cancer.

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LiveSmart: Diabetes Awareness Month – Start Spreading the News

November 6, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Communities across the country are joining forces this November – National Diabetes Awareness Month – to share information about diabetes that could save millions of lives … maybe even yours.

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St. Peter’s Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Welcomes Cheryl Ernst

October 8, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Cheryl Ernst, MSN, FNP-BC, has joined St. Peter’s Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Ernst practices in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.

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WAMC Medical Monday: Dr. Jason Heckman

August 27, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Heckman, M.D., of St. Peter’s Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, joined Ray Graf in the WAMC studio on August 26 for Medical Monday. Dr. Heckman discussed a variety of topics, including the latest developments surrounding pancreatic cancer.

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LiveSmart: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – Know Your Pancreas!

November 16, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

This November, in honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) encourages you to “Know Your Pancreas.”

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Becky’s House Receives $1,000 Donation to Support Pancreatic Surgery Patients

February 13, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners has received a $1,000 donation to support pancreatic surgery patients who stay at Becky’s House, a home-away-from-home for patients and their families who travel from a distance to be treated at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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LiveSmart: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

November 25, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 43,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreas cancer this year.

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