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About the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program

Here at the Pancreas Center we understand that a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be incredibly stressful and discouraging for patients and families. Throughout our many years of treating this disease, we have shared the emotional burden with our patients and therefore are committed to finding new ways to fight pancreatic cancer.

We believe that identifying and treating individuals at the highest risk for pancreatic cancer prior to development of advanced disease poses the greatest opportunity in the battle against pancreatic cancer. While these issues are a focus in only a handful of the very best institutions in the country, prevention, genetics and early detection are priorities at The Pancreas Center.

The Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program combines a patient-centered clinical practice with a robust research program. Consistently on the leading edge of the prevention and early detection field, our clinical and research programs are integrally related. This allows the lessons learned from basic and translational research to be incorporated into clinical action quickly and effectively.

The program is led by Harold Frucht, MD, a gastroenterologist who specializes in genetics, prevention, and gastrointestinal cancers. Additionally, the program includes knowledgeable and supportive staff serving as a dedicated resource for patients and their family members. Here at the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program, we are committed to meeting the individual needs of our patients.