
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
Being diagnosed with an uncommon cancer like a neuroendocrine tumor (NET) can feel isolating or overwhelming.
NETWise, a podcast about neuroendocrine cancer, is here to help patients and caregivers navigate the world of NETs. Listen in as the NET Research Foundation (NETRF) speaks with experts and patients who will help us to understand NET diagnosis, treatment, and everything in between. NETWise is for everyone, from newly diagnosed patients to longtime survivors as well as caregivers and family members. This is your guide to learning, listening, knowing, and being NETWise.
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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
What treatments do oncologists use to slow or stop neuroendocrine tumor growth? What role do newer approaches like targeted therapy or immunotherapy play in treating neuroendocrine cancer? And what drugs can be used to alleviate symptoms caused by hormone-producing tumors?
In this special episode of NETWise, listen as we talk about COVID-19. As a NET patient, you may have additional risk for serious illness from
Treating NETs with Nuclear Medicine This episode of NETRF’s NETWise podcast discusses Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) a targeted form of radiotherapy approved in the
Surgery and Interventional Radiology for NETs are two common treatments for neuroendocrine tumors that can reduce the number and size of NETs as well as reduce some of the symptoms caused by tumors.
Detecting and Monitoring NETs: Listen as NETWise takes you on a journey to diagnose neuroendocrine cancer.
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Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended as and shall not be relied upon as medical advice. The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation encourages all users to discuss any information found here with their oncologist, physician, and/or appropriate qualified health professional. Listening to this podcast does not constitute a patient-physician relationship. The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation does not represent that any information provided here should supplant the reasoned, informed advice of a patient’s oncologist, physician, or appropriate qualified health professional.