Join us for an important discussion on pancreatic cancer with Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a specialist at Scripps Clinic. Learn about the challenges of diagnosing and treating this aggressive disease during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7701yt

0:45 - What is the pancreas?
1:20 - What are the two types of pancreatic cancer?
1:46 - Who is most at risk?
2:11 - What are the risk factors of pancreatic cancer?
2:45 - Is there a genetic link to pancreatic cancer?
3:37 - What are the early signs of pancreatic cancer?
4:13 - When should you go see a doctor?
4:26 - How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?
4:55 - How does technology improve the accuracy of identifying pancreatic cancer?
5:40 - What are the treatment options?
6:35 - What does surgery to remove pancreatic cancer entail?
8:24 - How long does it take to recover from pancreatic cancer surgery?
9:21 - What is the survival rate of pancreatic cancer?
10:10 - What lifestyle changes can people make to reduce their risk of pancreatic cancer?
11:09 - Are there any trials or research to treat, prevent or cure pancreatic cancer?
11:54 - What advice would you give someone who has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?