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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Pancreatic Cancer's Impact on Wisconsinites, Fit For You, Nick Petrie

Wednesday on Lake Effect:

We learn about pancreatic cancer and its impact on Wisconsinites. Although relatively rare, the cancer is deadly. Then, our Fit For You series visits a new wellness center dedicated to serving aging adults. Plus, how Milwaukee area novelist Nick Petrie continues to be pleasantly surprised by the success of his Peter Ash novels.

Guests:

  • Dr. Douglas Evans, chair of the Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin &  pancreatic cancer expert
  • Anna Schmidt, Workplace Wellness Director for the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County; Hanna Misiak, Healthy Living Director for the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
  • Nick Petrie, author, Tear It Down