Piedmont Oncology Establishes Sherron Berg Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Program

Transformational gift supports clinic's clinical operations and research to advance earlier detection and treatment.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:00pm

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Piedmont Oncology announced a significant philanthropic gift to support its Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Clinic (EDC) and establish an endowed medical director position. The program will now be known as the Sherron Berg Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Program, named after a patient who was diagnosed with Stage 2 pancreatic cancer in 2023 and underwent successful treatment. The gift will advance the clinic's clinical operations and associated research for years to come.

Why it matters

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, with a 5-year survival rate of just 13%. This gift to Piedmont's pioneering early detection clinic aims to improve awareness, access, and research collaboration to find cures for this deadly disease.

The details

The Sherron Berg Endowed Medical Director position will be held by Dr. Andrew Page, who founded the EDC. The clinic opened in November 2025 and is the first of its kind in Georgia, providing comprehensive risk assessment, improving pancreatic cancer awareness, enhancing access for clinicians and patients, and accelerating research collaboration.

  • Sherron Berg was diagnosed with Stage 2 pancreatic cancer in 2023.
  • The EDC clinic opened in November 2025.
  • The transformational gift was announced on March 12, 2026.

The players

Piedmont Oncology

A leading cancer care provider in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sherron Berg

A patient who was diagnosed with Stage 2 pancreatic cancer in 2023 and underwent successful treatment.

Dr. Andrew Page

The founder of Piedmont's Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Clinic and the newly named Sherron Berg Endowed Medical Director.

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What they’re saying

“I am truly excited by the incredible impact this gift will have on our work going forward. Sherron is an inspiration to me and all who know her, and I am humbled and honored to proudly have her name on my coat as we continue this fight to find earlier detection and cures for pancreatic cancer.”

— Dr. Andrew Page, Sherron Berg Endowed Medical Director (Piedmont Healthcare)

What’s next

Those interested in supporting the Sherron Berg Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Program may do so at give.piedmont.org/pancreas. Patients may access the clinic through physician referral or self-referral.

The takeaway

This transformational gift to Piedmont Oncology's pioneering early detection clinic represents a major step forward in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. By advancing clinical operations, research, and awareness, the Sherron Berg Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Program aims to improve early detection and treatment outcomes for patients in Georgia and beyond.