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Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Dr. Roach: Why pancreatic screening isn't recommended for most people

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Dear Dr. Roach: Please explain why there are standard tests that we all know we should do as we age, such as a colonoscopy, a mammogram, a skin check, eye exams, etc. But nobody ever says that you should do…

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    Dr. Roach: Why pancreatic screening isn't recommended for most people (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Dear Dr. Roach: Please explain why there are standard tests that we all know we should do as we age, such as a colonoscopy, a mammogram, a skin check, eye exams, etc. But nobody ever says that you should do…

  2. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Pancreatic screening is not recommended for most people. Why? (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    DEAR DR. ROACH: Please explain why there are standard tests that we all know we should do as we age, such as a colonoscopy, a mammogram, a skin check, eye exams, etc. But nobody ever says that you should do…

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