Because symptoms are vague, including fatigue, stomach pain, back pain and weight loss, almost 80% of patients are diagnosed after the cancer has already spread. Just 13% live more than five years after diagnosis.
Melanie Falcon is a reporter and anchor for WFMZ-TV, focusing on local news in Allentown, Pennsylvania. With a passion for health and wellness, Melanie covers stories related to medical advancements, patient experiences, and preventative measures in the community.