Pancreatic Cancer: Detection, Risk & Treatments | Dr. Christopher L. Paiji, UCI Health

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging and feared diagnoses—but there is hope. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Dr. Christopher L. Paiji, a board-certified gastroenterologist, explains:

✅ Why pancreatic cancer rates are rising
✅ Key symptoms and risk factors to watch for
✅ Advances in treatment, including robotic surgery and immunotherapy
✅ How genetic screening and lifestyle changes can reduce risk

Learn how UCI Health provides comprehensive, compassionate care for patients and families.

👉 Visit https://www.ucihealth.org for expert care.

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Live Well with UCI Health
00:18 – Meet Dr. Christopher Paiji, Gastroenterologist
00:44 – Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Feared
01:10 – Rising Rates and Risk Factors
01:53 – Where Is the Pancreas and What Does It Do?
03:01 – Symptoms to Watch For
03:29 – Dr. Paiji’s Personal Story and Motivation
05:06 – How to Detect Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
06:04 – Genetic Risk and Screening Eligibility
07:03 – Advances in Screening and Future Outlook
08:02 – Lifestyle Changes to Lower Risk
08:34 – UCI Health’s Team-Based Care Approach
09:33 – Innovative Treatments: Robotic Surgery & Immunotherapy
11:07 – How Patients Connect with UCI Health
12:44 – Benefits of Academic Health Systems
14:06 – Screening Process Explained
16:00 – Recommended Age for Screening
17:00 – Who Is Most at Risk?
18:01 – Final Takeaways and Hope for the Future

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