Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy — known as PERT — may be one of the most important yet overlooked tools for pancreatic cancer patients and survivors. In this episode of PancChat, host Alisyn Camerota sits down with Dallas Lawry, an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, to break down why up to 90% of pancreatic cancer patients experience exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, how PERT works, and practical tips for getting the most out of treatment — including how to time doses with meals, navigate insurance coverage, and explore alternatives when costs become a barrier.

PancChat is a collaboration between Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer and PanCAN. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts.

Learn More:

• Canopy Collective EPI Pert White Paper 
• Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer 
• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) 
• Let's Win Clinical Trial Finder 
• PanCAN Clinical Trial Finder
• PanCAN Patient Services