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November 11, 2024 30 mins

Dr. Steve Edelman speaks with Dr. David Diamond, a radiation oncologist with deep expertise in pancreatic cancer, to explore the critical but often overlooked connection between diabetes and pancreatic cancer. They discuss the heightened risks for individuals with type 2 diabetes, the challenges in early detection, and why pancreatic cancer remains one of the most deadly cancers due to its lack of symptoms and effective screening methods. Dr. Diamond shares insights into emerging screening technologies like liquid biopsy tests that could transform early detection, potentially improving outcomes for at-risk patients. Together, they emphasize the importance of awareness among patients and healthcare providers, highlighting practical steps and advocating for regular screenings to protect those with diabetes from this serious disease.


Key Topics:

  • What factors make pancreatic cancer so difficult to treat successfully?
  • How is diabetes, especially type 2, linked to a higher risk of pancreatic cancer?
  • Why is effective screening for pancreatic cancer still such a challenge?
  • How could new technologies like liquid biopsies change early detection for pancreatic cancer?
  • Which people with diabetes are most at risk for developing pancreatic cancer?
  • In what ways does pancreatic cancer impact blood sugar regulation and metabolism?
  • What symptoms related to pancreatic cancer should people with diabetes be aware of?
  • How much can early detection improve survival rates in pancreatic cancer?
  • Could pancreatic cancer screening become a routine part of diabetes care?
  • What advancements are on the horizon for treating and detecting pancreatic cancer?


About our guest:

Dr. David Diamond is a radiation oncologist and the founder & president of Oncology Physicians of Florida, PA, a premier independent practice of radiation oncology physicians.

Read more about this topic in our article: 

https://tcoyd.org/2024/09/the-connection-between-diabetes-and-cancer-what-we-know-so-far/


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