“I wish I had known sooner that the persistent stomach pain I experienced prior to my diagnosis was a symptom of pancreatic cancer,” Alex Trebek told viewers.

When a patient is worried about money, markers in the blood signal the presence of inflammation, which can help cancers grow and spread.

"I had the blood draw and a Roswell Park urologist performed the exam. The DRE took about 10 seconds and the entire screening took about 10 minutes total."

It’s important that people with acid reflux or those with a family history of stomach cancer be alert to any new stomach symptoms and address them as soon as possible.

Make sure you check your coverage — and switch if needed — before open enrollment ends December 7.