Dr. Ben Weinberg is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers including pancreatic and colorectal cancer and he is helping to develop research in these areas. To watch Dr. Weinberg answer the questions he hears most from his pancreatic cancer patients, click on the time codes below. Dr. Weinberg also talks about colorectal cancer in a separate video on this site. To learn more or to make an appointment, please visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/GICancer or call 202-444-2223.
00:00 Meet Dr. Weinberg
2:49 What are some signs and symptoms of pancreas cancer?
3:34 What is the prognosis for pancreatic cancer?
5:44 Why is pancreatic cancer so tough to treat?
6:38 Does targeted therapy work for pancreatic cancer?
7:37 Will I have a genetic test prior to my treatment for pancreas cancer?
8:42 What causes pancreatic cancer?
9:48 What are some of the challenges of treating pancreas cancer?
10:48 What is the latest research in pancreatic cancer?
12:15 What clinical trials are available for patients with pancreatic cancer?
12:37 Why should I choose MedStar Georgetown for my pancreatic cancer treatment?
