Episode 6: Managing Symptoms of NETs
Functional and Non-Functional NETs
This episode is about managing the symptoms of functional NETs. To understand these symptoms, we start by talking about hormones. What role do hormones play in the human body? And what do they have to do with NETs?
We’ll help you understand the differences between functional and non-functional NETs. You’ll also learn why their shared characteristics make it hard to tell them apart.
A panel of NET specialists discusses ways to manage the many symptoms caused by functional NETs, including:
- Diarrhea
- Flushing
- Racing heartbeat
- Carcinoid crisis
- Carcinoid heart disease
- Emotional shifts
You’ll also hear from two NET patients who talk about their experiences with carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid crisis. This episode will leave you with more information than ever about symptomatic NETs and how to better manage your disease.
Use our episode infographics to get a visual picture of some of the things we have discussed.
NET specialists included in this episode
Use our episode infographics to get a visual picture of some of the things we have discussed.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Therapies for Neuroendocrine Tumors
VIDEO: Hormones and NETs – Dr. Joseph Dillon, University of Iowa
VIDEO: Functional and Nonfunctional NETs – Dr. Aman Chauhan, University of Kentucky
VIDEO: NET Symptoms and Treatments – Dr. Dan Halperin, MD Anderson Cancer Center
VIDEO: NET Nutrition – Luz Chavez, University of Chicago
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