May 13, 2010

The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is still largely unknown, but certain factors are known to increase risk, such as age, gender, race, cigarette smoking, diet, environment, and family history. But risk factors do not tell us everything. Having a risk factor, or even several risk factors, does not mean that you will get the disease. And some people who get the disease do not have any known risk factors. Learn about the latest essential facts of pancreatic cancer, as well as advances made within the last year.

Rebecca Yee, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Human Genetics Program
Genetic Risk Factors For Pancreatic Cancer

Elliot Newman, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Surgery
Surgical Management of Pancreatic Cancer

Howard Hochster, MD
Professor
Departments of Medicine (Oncology) and Clinical Pharmacology
Progress In Medical Therapy of Pancreatic Cancer

Kimberly Johnke, LMSW
Manager, Public and Patient Information
Lustgarten Foundation
Introduction To The Lustgarten Foundation