Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging malignancies, often detected at an advanced stage due to its subtle and non-specific symptoms. Raising awareness and enhancing early detection strategies are crucial to improving patient outcomes.
Primary care physicians play a pivotal role in early detection by recognizing red flag symptoms, identifying at-risk patients, and referring for appropriate imaging and specialty consultation.
In the podcast, The First Line of Defense: Primary Care Clinicians and Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer, Jon Hallberg, MD, a family physician, discusses the latest advancements and technologies in early detection. This four-part series is designed specifically for primary care providers to stay informed on emerging strategies for identifying pancreatic cancer earlier.
To listen, click here: https://njafp.org/pancreatic-cancer/
Approved for 1 AAFP Prescribed credit.
