Host Dr. Lacy Knight talks with Dr. Andrew Page, surgical oncologist at Piedmont HealthCare, about pancreatic cancer, why it is often difficult to detect early, and what patients and families may want to understand. They discuss trends seen across the Southeast, factors that can influence risk, and the importance of coordinated care and awareness.

Dr. Page also describes the work taking place within Piedmont’s Early Detection Clinic, including efforts to strengthen screening through imaging, blood assays, genetic evaluation, and research partnerships. He walks through the general pathway of diagnosis and treatment and reflects on how new approaches are shaping care for people facing this disease.

This conversation offers a grounded look at pancreatic cancer, from understanding risk to the evolving tools that may support earlier detection and treatment.

Stroke care has transformed dramatically in recent years, evolving from simple early treatments to advanced imaging, rapid diagnostics, and technologies that let doctors see what is happening in the brain within minutes. Dr. Michael Stiefel explains how Piedmont’s coordinated, systemwide approach ensures patients get the right care fast, including the use of telestroke programs, AI driven imaging, and real time collaboration across hospitals.

He also discusses why strokes are more common in the southeastern United States, what recovery can look like, and how new tools and innovations may shape the future of stroke treatment.

Diabetes affects one in ten Americans, yet many people do not fully understand the condition or recognize its early signs. In this episode, Dr. Lacy Knight talks with Dr. Matthew Roberts, a family physician who works closely with patients managing diabetes. He explains the symptoms people often overlook, the lifestyle changes that can make a meaningful difference, and the new medications and support programs that are helping patients manage diabetes more effectively and prevent serious complications.