November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

NEW YORK (Oct 25, 2011)

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November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and NewYork-Presbyterian is recognizing the month with two events for members of the community. (Click flyers below for details.)

Flyer, NYP/
Columbia
event.

One event is hosted by the Pancreas Center, the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program, and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at our Columbia University Medical Center campus. The other event is hosted by The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at our Weill Cornell Medical Center campus.

Flyer, NYP/
Weill Cornell
event.

Ask the Experts

During November, people can submit questions about pancreatic cancer to our doctors. The doctors will answer as many questions as possible and post responses to this page. Questions can be submitted to ask@nyp.org. We value privacy. People who submit questions will not be identified in responses.

About the Pancreas

The pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach and in front of the spine, produces digestive juices and hormones which help control blood sugar levels. It is crucial to helping the body store and use energy from food after it aids with digestion.

Most cases of pancreatic cancer begin in the cells that produce digestive juices, called exocrine pancreas cells. These cells are located in the head of the pancreas. Other pancreatic tumors begin in the islet or endocrine cells.

Pancreatic Cancer Care at NYP

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NewYork-Presbyterian is recognized around the world for its expertise in diagnosing and treating pancreatic cancer, and for providing patients with a significantly improved length and quality of life.

Our multidisciplinary gastrointestinal team of specialists in endoscopy, radiology, oncology, and surgery work together as a team to provide each patient with coordinated, advanced and individualized care. We have pioneered a number of new procedures for pancreatic cancer and continue to develop new diagnostics and treatments.

Amazing Things

NewYork-Presbyterian's most recent television campaign features a spot with pancreatic cancer survivor Bob Brown.

Also, you can watch an extended interview
with Bob Brown at nyp.org/amazingthings.

Mr. Brown was diagnosed with "inoperable" pancreatic cancer. Yet, fortunately, he found his way to NewYork-Presbyterian for a second opinion; Dr. John Chabot, our Chief of the Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, was able to operate; and Mr. Brown's life was saved.