Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat—but new breakthrough therapies are changing the outlook. In this powerful conversation, host Gina Grad sits down with board-certified oncologist Dr. Jennifer Valerin from UCI Health to explore why pancreatic cancer is so deadly, how it’s often missed in early stages, and what cutting-edge treatments are offering new hope to patients.

Dr. Valerin also shares her deeply personal story of how losing a loved one inspired her career—and how that mission drives innovation today. Whether you’re seeking answers, supporting someone, or just want to stay informed, this conversation delivers clarity, compassion, and hope.

Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat&mdash;but new breakthrough therapies are changing the outlook. In this powerful conversation, host Gina Grad sits down with board-certified oncologist Dr. Jennifer Valerin from UCI Health to explore why pancreatic cancer is so deadly, how it&rsquo;s often missed in early stages, and what cutting-edge treatments are offering new hope to patients.
Dr. Valerin also shares her deeply personal story of how losing a loved one inspired her career&mdash;and how that mission drives innovation today. Whether you&rsquo;re seeking answers, supporting someone, or just want to stay informed, this conversation delivers clarity, compassion, and hope.

Live Well with UCI Health is a health & wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back surgery & more!

For more info, visit ucihealth.org/podcast

Live Well with UCI Health is a health &amp; wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back surgery &amp; more! For more info, visit ucihealth.org/podcast

Live Well with UCI Health is a health &amp; wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back...

Live Well With UCI Health

New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer: Breakthrough Treatments Explained

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