ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG: Innovative Practices for the Endoscopist of Today, Tomorrow and Beyond | October 2023-Screening for Pancreas Cancer in Individuals with Genetic Susceptibility

Screening for Pancreas Cancer in Individuals with Genetic Susceptibility

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Dr. Nicolette Rodriguez discusses the topic of pancreatic cancer screening in individuals with genetic susceptibility. She highlights the increased risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) for those with a family history of the disease or specific genetic variants. Dr. Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of genetic testing for all individuals with PDAC, regardless of age or personal and family history of cancer. She also discusses the recommended screening guidelines, including when to start screening and the imaging methods to use. The goal of surveillance is to detect and intercept PDAC at an early stage for better outcomes. Dr. Rodriguez also addresses the challenges of making PDAC screening scalable and equitable for all individuals.

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Nicolette Rodriquez, MD, MPH

Keywords

pancreatic cancer screening

genetic susceptibility

pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

genetic testing

screening guidelines