They say “you are what you eat”, and that can be a real challenge for people with neuroendocrine tumors. In this episode of NETWise, we’re going to look at all the ways that NETs interact with nutrition–how having a NET can affect your body’s ability to use nutrients properly, and how what you choose to eat can help or hurt your NET treatment and quality of life.

Learn about how neuroendocrine tumors can complicate digestion and how to identify food triggers that may cause symptoms.  You’ll hear about enzymes and supplements, and why what may be a healthy diet for some people may not be the best for people with NETs. 

You’ll hear from Devon Billings and Cindy Abel who share their stories and what they have learned about enjoying food and managing their nutrition.  

NET experts featured in this episode:

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Dr. Michelle Kang-Kim, 
Gastroenterologist 
Co-Director of the Center for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine
Tumors 
Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York

Leigh Anne Burns, MD, RD, LDN
Registered Dietician

Greta Macaire
Oncology Dietician/Nutritionist 
University of California, San Francisco

Special thanks to Devon Billings and Cindy Abel who shared their personal stories for this episode.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Eating Right with NETs 

Nutrition and Neuroendocrine Tumors with Greta Macaire

NETs Nutrition with Luz Chavez 

ADDITIONAL NET RESEARCH FOUNDATION RESOURCES:

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Information and Resources for the Newly Diagnosed

NETRF YouTube Channel