Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most feared types of cancer. Early detection is essential for successful treatment. However, is the term "death sentence" still justified in today's world? Prof. Dr Tobias Keck, one of the world's leading pancreatic disease experts and director of the Department of Surgery at the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) in Lübeck, provides fascinating personal and medical insights into pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment, and future prospects.

Why is pancreatic cancer often diagnosed so late? What progress has been made in early detection, and what role do surgery, chemotherapy, and modern, personalized treatments play? Visceral surgery expert Prof. Keck explains how complex pancreatic surgeries are performed and what realistic survival chances look like. He openly discusses the importance of quality of life and palliative care for patients, their families, and anyone interested in understanding the direction of pancreatic cancer treatment. Professor Keck is also involved in the MMAIC research project of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which researches and develops pancreatic cancer therapies.