Join us for an afternoon of learning and sharing with the experts of the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Pancreas Center, Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program and Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Michael Kluger, pancreatic surgeon and the medical director of the inpatient surgical oncology unit, answers questions on all things pancreas and pancreatic cancer.
Diseases like pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis impact the body’s ability to digest food and absorb nutrients. Sabrina Toledano, digestive disease dietitian, discusses what to eat and what to avoid.
Talking with a loved one about cancer isn’t black and white. There are no simple checklists to follow or talking points to hit. You may feel uncomfortable or unsure of what to say, and that’s okay.
The Columbia Pancreas Center is delighted to announce that our medical oncologist Gulam Manji, MD has been named the director of the newly established Pancreas Medical Oncology and Translational Research program.
Acute pancreatitis is a chief reason for gastrointestinal hospital admissions. Pain appears suddenly and can last for days without relief. Those living with chronic pancreatitis often need specialized care to improve their quality of life. The inflammation is persistent, inhibits function and causes permanent structural damage. Only a few centers in the nation provide a full range of options for those living with pancreatitis.
