News Alex Trebek plans to ‘beat’ pancreatic cancer. The odds aren’t in his favor, doctors say March 7, 2019 Kristin Lam and Mike James, USA TODAY Comments Off on Alex Trebek plans to ‘beat’ pancreatic cancer. The odds aren’t in his favor, doctors say The risk of pancreatic cancer increases with age, with most people diagnosed after age 65, according to the Mayo Clinic.