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The Pancreas Center has collaborated with Roche – Genentech for our most recent clinical trial: MORPHEUS a Phase 1b/2 novel pancreatic cancer immunotherapy development platform.

… new and innovative approach that has not been done before in the clinical research of pancreatic cancer. Clinical … shows that the specific chemotherapy mechanisms of actions in this study may improve antitumor responses. When … enhance potential long-lasting clinical effects findings in a wide range of cancers. Future participants will be …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

John A Chabot, MD

… Center at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian. Established in 2006, the Pancreas Center is one of the largest and most effective clinical cancer programs in the world, as well as a transformative research center … operation to remove pancreatic tumors—and participated in many surgical advances that have steadily improved …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

Tumor Immunotherapy

… for the treatment of metastatic melanoma and kidney cancer in the New York City area. Unique in the New York metropolitan region, this program draws upon … few drugs shown to have long term durable response or cure in melanoma. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Obesity: Understanding Its Causes and Risks

… understood, but there are likely many factors involved. In obese people, the set point of stored energy is too high. … and delivery. Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea (an interruption in breathing during sleep) is a very common and serious … If untreated, it can lead to heart and lung damage and, in some cases, sudden death. Cancer Obesity is associated …

Last Modified: 11/03/2025 - 15:34

FAQs About Life After Liver Transplant

… after a transplant? Certain liver diseases can reappear in the new liver. One example is hepatitis C. The transplant … on the incidence of recurrence of specific liver ailments. In cases where there is a risk of recurrence the transplant … immunosuppression medications for the rest of their lives in virtually all cases. It is vital that these medications …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:39

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)

… congenital abnormalities, affecting approximately one in 3,000 to 5,000 babies. CDH is potentially life-threatening … also cause pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs. What Causes CDH? Although it can occur along … following types of physicians: Obstetricians specializing in high-risk pregnancies Maternal-fetal medicine specialists …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:29

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/18/20

… to WHS, all eligibility ambiguities should be resolved in the WHS screening process. Even if you’re not certain … call them. While this sounds frustratingly narrow in scope, I assure you that NYP hopes to screen all health … it’s worth waiting for the NYP ELISA assay to be expanded in scope. It is ~99% specific and > 80% sensitive 3-4 weeks …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Golden Rules of Aortic Surgery

… experience at this center, and are guiding principles in the aortic surgeon's decision-making process. If a patient … rule number one. This rule holds that repair must result in the valve lasting longer than any commercially available … result. If the valve appears to be less than perfect in any way, it is revised during the operation so that the …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:14

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

… common cancers and affects women 3 times as often as men. In fact, in terms of number of new cases each year, thyroid cancer is … with thyroid cancer, please know that you are not alone in this fight and that there are experts who will help see …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, January 2017

… Message from the Chairman Dear Colleague, In this issue we report on our advances in treating Hepatitis C, tumors and transplants, our progress … about the importance of nutrition and the gut microbiome in small bowel transplants. Please see our comments, as well, …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Liver Transplant Waiting List

… blood type, body size, and medical urgency) for anyone in need of a new organ in the United States and Puerto Rico. However, it is not a … matched against the medical information of each candidate in the database. This generates a unique, one-time list. …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 11:24

Hospital Services & Amenities

… safe blood supplies. Please speak with your surgeon well in advance of surgery regarding blood banking and the … Directive is verbal or written instructions made by you in advance of illness that communicate your wishes regarding … and a consent to a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order recorded in your medical record. Patient representatives are available …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Pacemakers and Defibrillators

… a small, battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular rhythm. An implantable cardiac defibrillator is … strong electrical shock to restore the heartbeat to normal in the event of tachycardia. Many defibrillators can also … a small, battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular rhythm. It is the treatment of choice for …

Last Modified: 02/03/2026 - 11:09

Bariatric Patient Chooses Sleeve Gastrectomy and “Couldn’t Be Happier”

… After making every attempt to combat her weight gain in other ways, she finally decided that she would consult the … No reconnecting of the intestines would be necessary, as in a gastric bypass, nor would an artificial device need to … as required by gastric banding. Most importantly — in Gina’s eyes, at least — one of the procedure’s unique …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08