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Advances in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

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Over 30,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has active research and clinical trials studying new therapies for pancreatic cancer. In this Patient Power program sponsored by M. D. Anderson, CLL-survivor and host Andrew Schorr talks with Dr. Douglas Evans and Dr. Robert Wolff about the latest advances in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Evans is a Surgical Oncologist and Chief of Endocrine/Pancreatic Surgery at M. D. Anderson and Dr. Wolff is Associate Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology also at M. D. Anderson.

Pancreatic cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but there are people who survive for extended periods of time, living a high-quality life. In this interview, you’ll meet one of those people, Mary, who was diagnosed in 2001 and was quickly referred to M. D. Anderson. Hear Mary’s inspiring account of being diagnosed, choosing treatment and how she partnered with her doctors to get the best care.

Dr. Wolff talks about the benefits of surgery, and when surgery should be performed. The Whipple Procedure is often used when treating pancreatic cancer, and Dr. Wolff helps us understand exactly what the procedure is and what to expect if you are preparing for one yourself. He details the treatments combined with surgery, such as chemotherapy, and how this course of treatment is determined. He also speaks about the team approach to care at M. D. Anderson as well as the progress that is being made in research. Dr. Evans joins the discussion to talk about the importance of medical oncologists and surgical oncologists working together as well as the long-term prognosis of advancements in pancreatic cancer.

If you’re looking for support or answers about pancreatic cancer care, this program is sure to provide you with information you seek.

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Douglas Evans, M.D. Douglas Evans, M.D.
Surgical Oncologist, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Evans is a surgical oncologist and Chief of Endocrine/Pancreatic Surgery at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He also serves as coordinator of educational programs for surgical oncology practitioners. Dr. Evans received his medical degree from Boston University, completed residency training at Dartmouth, and also completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson... more >

Robert Wolff, M.D. Robert Wolff, M.D.
Medical Oncologist, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Wolff is a medical oncologist, pancreatic specialist, and Associate Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College, and completed residency training in internal medicine as well as a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Wolff is board certified in both internal medicine and... more >

Mary Sharkey,
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocate
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TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis LISTEN
  3. Determining the Need for Surgery LISTEN
  4. Time Between Diagnosis and Treatment LISTEN
  5. The Whipple Procedure LISTEN
  6. Chemotherapy Treatment LISTEN
  7. Hope and Progress Through Research LISTEN
  8. What is GTX? LISTEN
  9. Medical Oncologists and Surgical Oncologists Working Together LISTEN
  10. Long Term Progress LISTEN
  11. Genetics and Cancer LISTEN
  12. Statistics LISTEN
  13. Remaining Positive LISTEN

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