Special Episode: Small Bowel NETs
Did you know that 12% of gastrointestinal (GI) NETs are found in the small bowel?
The small bowel, or the small intestine, is one of the most common places NETs form. If you are living with a small bowel NET, this episode is for you.Â
In this episode, you will learn more about the anatomy of the GI system and the different parts and functions of the small bowel. You will also learn more about tumor biology and how small bowel NETs can greatly differ from one another. Finally, this episode details how small bowel NETs grow and what disease progression looks like.Â
We will also cover the extensive treatment options available and new research for small bowel NETs in interviews with NET specialists Drs. Dan Halperin and Neena Vijayvergia.
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Small Bowel NETs: See the anatomy of the gastrointestinal system.
Mentioned in this Episode:
VIDEO: GI NETs – Dr. Emily Bergsland, UCSFÂ
VIDEO: Functional vs. Nonfunctional NETs – Dr. Helosia Soares, University of Utah
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