Know Your Risk: The Power of Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-na86i-1b3e2ea

Nisha Patel, Nurse Practitioner at Hoag Family Cancer Institute, joins Living Hope to discuss pancreatic cancer risk, early detection, and the importance of screening for individuals with a strong family history or inherited genetic mutations. She explains who may qualify for high-risk surveillance, the guidelines used to make screening recommendations, what patients can expect from Hoag’s Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Program, and how she works alongside Dr. Demeure to support patients throughout the process.

The episode also highlights the importance of knowing your family history, understanding your personal risk, and how early detection can make a meaningful difference.

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