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The pancreas is an organ that is deeply located in our belly. The diseases that affect it are very scary: pancreatic cancer is one of those that we fear the most... Acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and type 1 diabetes are other pathologies characterized by a deterioration of the cells of the pancreas. In this PuMS program, we explain to you simply how a normal pancreas works and what are the avoidable causes of the diseases that affect it. Prevention, screening, and appropriate treatment are the keys that will allow you to take care of your pancreas for better health. With Pr Vinciane Rebours, Dr Diane Lorenzo and Dr Solène Dermine 00:00 The pancreas 1:50 Where is the pancreas? 2:27 What is the pancreas for? Digestive role and hormonal role 5:20 Pancreatic enzymes 7:55 Pancreatitis 11:02 Pancreatic cancer 12:23 Pancreatic cyst 14:40 Endocrine tumors of the pancreas 15:50 Nutritional consequences and treatment 20:58 Practical advice for treating the pancreas