11/21/2025
"I had no prior symptoms . . . one afternoon I had a terrible pain, and I thought I actually was having a heart attack."
In July 2022, Janet Adams was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which accounts for 3% of cancer cases but 8% of cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 67,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year.
But there is help and hope. Erlanger is home to a specialized team of pancreatic surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists, dedicated to supporting patients and their families throughout their pancreatic cancer journey. ๐
Watch to learn more about Janet's cancer treatment at Erlanger. For more about our services, visit https://www.erlanger.org/medical-services/cancer---oncology/cancer-types/pancreatic-cancer.