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Subtle shifts starting two to three years before diagnosis can be clues to pancreatic disease, Dr. Lucas reminded me, like changes in blood glucose or unexplained weight loss.
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Dr. Lucas stated that subtle shifts like changes in blood glucose or unexplained weight loss can be clues to pancreatic disease two to three years before diagnosis.
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- Dr. Lucas
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{ "person": "Dr. Lucas", "symptoms": [ "changes in blood glucose", "unexplained weight loss" ], "condition": "pancreatic disease", "timeframe": "two to three years before diagnosis" } - UUID
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- September 18, 2026 at 2:04 AM (3 weeks ago)
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- September 18, 2026 at 2:04 AM (3 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/well/pancreatic-cancer-family-genetic-risk.html
A journalist recounts losing three brothers to pancreatic cancer and his journey to get tested and monitored for the disease. He shares insights into the challenges of early detection and new treatment advancements.
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