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Pancreatic Cancer

The Right Team Makes a True Difference

Pancreatic cancer is a challenging disease to fight, but it’s not impossible. Having the right team can make all the difference. At MCW, our team of doctors and professionals have international recognition for their work finding new ways to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. When you come to us, our team becomes your team. 

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Meet our Pancreas Program Faculty

In this interview series, Dr. Evans chats with members of our pancreatic cancer program. Each one shares their unique journey into the field, providing insights into the future of pancreatic cancer research. These conversations illuminate the diverse motivations and expertise within our team and also delve into the innovative strategies being used to increase our understanding and treatment of this challenging disease.

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Surgical Oncologists

Surgical oncologists treat cancer by removing the tumor and portions of the pancreas if necessary.

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Kathleen K. Christians, MD

Professor

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Callisia N. Clarke, MD, MS, FACS, FSSO

Chief, Associate Professor

Division Chief of Surgical Oncology

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Douglas B. Evans, MD

Donald C. Ausman Family Foundation Professor of Surgery; Professor, Surgical Oncology; Chair, Department of Surgery

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Y. David Seo, MD

Assistant Professor

Medical Oncologists

Medical oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy.

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Ben George, MD

William F. Stapp Endowed Chair; Professor of Medicine; Director, Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program; Associate Director for Cancer Genomics and Precision Medicine; Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine

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Mandana Kamgar, MD, MPH

Associate Professor

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Alexandria T. Phan, MD, FACP

Professor

Radiation Oncologists

Radiation oncologists specialize in using radiation to treat cancer.

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Beth A. Erickson, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FABS

Professor

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William Hall, MD

Professor

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Christina Small-Tom, MD

Instructor

Research Interest GYN brachytherapy Pancreas Stomach/Biliary Duct

Pathologists

Pathologists diagnose disease by studying cells and tissues under a microscope.

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Juan Felix, MD

Vice Chair, Director, Professor

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Bryan C. Hunt, MD

Associate Professor

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Whayoung Lee, MD, FCAP

Assistant Professor

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S. Krisztian Kovacs, MD

Assistant Professor

Advanced Gastroenterologists

Gastroenterologists perform advanced procedures, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to help diagnose pancreatic cancer and relieve symptoms.

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Phillip Chisholm, MD

Assistant Professor

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Kulwinder S. Dua, MD, DSc, FACP, FRCP, MASGE

Professor

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Srivats Madhavan, MD

Assistant Professor

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Zachary Smith, DO, MSc

Associate Professor

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Matthew T. Peller, MD

Assistant Professor

Genetic Counselor

Genetic counselors provide assessment of genetic risk factors and family history for patients.

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CJ Christian, MS, CGC

Certified Genetic Counselor, Oncology

Advanced Practice Providers

Advanced practice providers (APPs) are health care providers who work together with physicians to provide direct medical care to patients.

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Lisa Graber, RN, MSN, APNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Natalie Lang, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, APNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Jennifer Menako, RN, MSN, APNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Sarah Misustin, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Lauren Newell, RN, MSN, APNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Gabriella (Gabby) Pyptiuk, RN, MSN, APNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Bente Smith, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Tanya Radke, RN, MSN, APNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Susan Thoreson, MS, FNP-BC, APNP, AOCNP

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

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Ann Hanson, RN, MSN, APNP

Nurse Practitioner

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Amanda Schlundt, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Registered Dietitians

Dietitians provide special counseling to ensure adequate diet and nutrition to keep the body healthy.

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Michele Derdzinski, RD, CD

Dietitian

Psychologist

Psychologists are responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral problems related to mental or physical health and work to improve a patient's quality of life.

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Karen E. Kersting, PhD

Assistant Professor

Scientific Investigators

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Mohammed Aldakkak, MD

Assistant Professor

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Michael B. Dwinell, PhD

Professor; Founding Director, Center for Immunology; Director, Bobbie Nick Voss Laboratory for Colon Cancer Research; Hanis-Stepka-Rettig Endowed Chair in Cancer Research

Cancer Metastasis, Tumor Microenvironment, Mucosal Inflammation

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Guan Chen, MD, PhD

Professor

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Gwen Lomberk, PhD

Chief, Division of Research; Director, Basic Science Research; Department of Surgery; Professor of Surgery and Pharmacology & Toxicology

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Nikki K. Lytle, PhD

Assistant Professor

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Mochamad (Muska) M. Nataliansyah, MD, MPH, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery; CHDS implementation scientist

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Subramaniam Malarkannan, PhD

Professor and Gardetto Chair for Immunology and Immunotherapy; Professor, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) and Microbiology & Immunology; Senior Investigator, Versiti Blood Research Institute

NK cell development and function

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Thomas McFall, PhD

Assistant Professor

I am interested in experimental-systems approaches that enable mechanism-based inference in genomic medicine and can help identify patients for selective therapeutic strategies.

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Jong-In Park, PhD

Professor; Eminent Scholar

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Raul A. Urrutia, MD

Professor, Department of Surgery; Director, Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine

Recent Publications

Publications of Kathleen K. Christians MD, Callisia N. Clarke MD, Douglas B. Evans MD, Ben George MD, Mandana Kamgar MD, Beth A. Erickson MD, William Adrian Hall MD, Juan Felix MD, Bryan C. Hunt MD, James Adam Miller MD, MPH, Phillip Chisholm MD, Kulwinder S. Dua MD, Srivats Madhavan MBBS, Karen E. Kersting PhD, Alexandria T. Phan MD and Yongwoo Seo MD from the Faculty Collaboration Database

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