Jasminka Criley About Raising Awareness About Pancreatic Cancer
Jasminka Criley, CEO and President at Indelible Learning, Incorportion and Associate Clinical Professor in Medicine at UCLA Health System, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, support those affected, and promote research for better treatment options and earlier diagnosis.
It is also an opportunity to reflect on the progress made, the challenges ahead, and the power of community in battling this relentless disease.
Pancreatic cancer originates in the tissues of the pancreas, a vital organ located behind the lower part of the stomach. Known for its aggressive nature, it often remains undetected until it is advanced, leading to a poorer prognosis: complicating treatment and reducing survival rates.
I witnessed the challenges of delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options, disease progression, navigating extremely complex health care and advocating for patients not only in my role as a physician but as a daughter, firsthand. Sadly, my dearest mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
This diagnosis came upon us all of a sudden: out of the blue sky. Her main presentation was painless jaundice. As soon as it happened: I feared the worst. I knew immediately it was not good news.
My suspicion was, unfortunately, proven to be true. And that started us on a turbulent journey of trying to fight this awful disease.”
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