Alex Trebek Raises Awareness About Pancreatic Cancer in PSA: 'I Wish I Had Known Sooner' (Video)

Alex Trebek is getting candid about his battle with pancreatic cancer in honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

The 79-year-old Jeopardy! host opened up in a PSA posted to the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition’s YouTube channel on Wednesday (October 30).

In the 60-second clip, he discusses the risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

“In nearly every country, pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five-year survival rate in the single digits,” Alex says. “Now, in order to help patients fight and survive this disease, more attention and awareness are needed.”

“I wished I had known sooner that the persistent stomach pain I experienced prior to my diagnosis was a symptom of pancreatic cancer,” he added.

Alex first revealed his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in March.

World Pancreatic Cancer Day is on November 21.

Watch the video now to hear what else Alex Trebek had to say.

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