The First Line of Defense: Primary Care Clinicians and Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
TNAFP Partners with NJAFP to Promote Pancreatic Cancer Awareness and Early Detection
The Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians is proud to collaborate with the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP) and the Kenner Family Research Fund to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer among family medicine physicians. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with most cases diagnosed at an advanced stage. However, early detection significantly improves survival rates, and family physicians play a vital role in identifying symptoms and guiding patients toward timely diagnosis and treatment.
Through this partnership, TNAFP is helping to promote a free, enduring CME program designed to equip primary care clinicians with the knowledge and tools to detect pancreatic cancer earlier.
Expert Faculty - Jon Hallberg, MD
Jon Hallberg, MD, is a family medicine physician and Medical Director at University of Minnesota Physicians – Mill City Clinic. He enjoys innovative care practices, such as the incorporation of artwork and the performing arts into medicine, as well as a focus on health communication. Dr. Hallberg serves as the Director of Philanthropy within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School and is a regular medical analyst on Minnesota Public Radio. He also founded, directs, and hosts Hippocrates Cafe, an ongoing series of events that explores health care topics using professional actors and musicians.”
Overview
Pancreatic cancer is a diagnosis no provider wants to deliver.
As medical professionals, you are already aware of the fear that accompanies the words “pancreatic cancer.” So what should primary care providers know about detecting it early?
The First Line of Defense is a 4-part podcast specifically created for primary care providers to share recent advances and technology in the early detection of pancreatic cancer.
In under an hour, listeners will hear from fellow primary care providers, researchers, patients, advocates, and specialists to learn about the newest developments in assessing risk factors, symptoms, and the use of AI in early detection.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.