'Caught in Providence' fame judge Frank Caprio is no more: Why his cancer was tough to cure

After a long pancreatic cancer battle, reality court show fame judge Frank Caprio, who was known for his kind-heartedness and witty remarks, has died at the age of 88. The statement on his Instagram page read, 'Beloved for his compassion, humility and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humour and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him." A day before his death, a video of him revealing that he had a setback was shared on his page. He also requested everyone's prayers, saying that he was back in the hospital. 

Frank Caprio's cancer battle
Judge Caprio was first diagnosed with cancer in December 2023, just a few days after his 87th birthday. In a video that went viral, Caprio said that he is prepared to fight the disease, and was receiving treatment from Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston and the Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida. Throughout his treatment, he used to request his followers for prayers and spoke about how his faith and family were helping him handle the difficult period. The video of him ringing the bell at the Miami Institute after completing his treatment had also gone viral in July last year. However, he announced the setback of the disease recently and asked for everyone's support. 

Why pancreatic cancer is tough to cure
Pancreatic cancer is considered a rare variety now, according to the Cleveland Clinic, though it is on the rise. It is the 8th most common cancer in women and the 10th most common in men. It is one of the cancers that are rarely diagnosed at their early stages, and gives out symptoms only after spreading to other organs. This often makes it difficult to cure it, says the Mayo Clinic. It is also not clear yet what causes the disease. However, a few of the reasons quoted by doctors are a family history of cancer and smoking. Obesity, older age, alcohol consumption, type 2 diabetes and chronic inflammation are also risk factors for the disease. 

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