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. […]
Rebecca Keim, M.D., FACS, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss the latest treatments for pancreatic cancer. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
This November, in honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) encourages you to “Know Your Pancreas.” […]
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. […]
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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