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When it comes to PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy), patients often have big questions and concerns. In this episode, we dive into the most common questions surrounding PRRT and the broader field of radiopharmaceutical treatments for neuroendocrine cancer. This is an exciting field as there is much more research being done into radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic, making its way into everyday conversations and industries worldwide. While AI technologies have been around for years, recent advancements are accelerating their impact—especially in healthcare. From improving cancer research to enhancing diagnosis and treatment, AI is reshaping the future of medicine. In this episode of NETWise, we […]
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Happiness is something that can be difficult to find in life, no matter what. Having an uncommon cancer can make it infinitely harder.
The post NETWise Episode 42: Finding Happiness While Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer appeared first on NETRF.
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Research is at the very core of what we do at NETRF. We believe it is the key to discovering cures and more effective treatments for neuroendocrine cancers. In this episode of NETWise, we will bring you into one of our most exciting yearly events: NETRF’s 2024 Neuroendocrine Cancer Research Symposium. You will hear ways […]
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the symptoms caused by functional neuroendocrine tumors (NENs) and, more importantly, how to effectively manage them. Whether you’re navigating symptomatic NETs yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation will arm you with fresh insights and practical tools to take control. This is a revamped and enriched update […]
The post NETWise Episode 40: Managing Symptoms of NENs—Updated Episode appeared first on NETRF.
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Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about immunotherapy, which has transformed treatment for patients with some kinds of cancer. So far, patients with NETs and NECs have largely been excluded from these developments. But there’s hope that the benefits of immunotherapy could one day extend to NENs. In this episode of NETWise, we’re going […]
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Whether or not a patient has access to care is one of the most important factors in how their cancer journey plays out. It is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective treatment of neuroendocrine neoplasms. And when you live in a rural place, that access can be complicated. We often talk about how important it […]
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Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) can arise in many locations throughout the body; they can grow rapidly; and they can occur under unique circumstances. In this episode of NETWise, we talk through some of the more uncommon locations – and situations – where neuroendocrine neoplasms arise. This episode is devoted to some of those more uncommon situations. […]
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If you’re new to this show, welcome. You’re in the right place. Maybe you’ve been recently diagnosed, or maybe you’re a longtime patient. Maybe someone you care about has neuroendocrine cancer. In any case, you probably have questions. What exactly is this disease? What is it doing in your body right now? And what should […]
The post Episode 1: What You Need to Know About NETs & NECs – Updated Episode appeared first on NETRF.
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In the past few months, there’s been a lot of buzz in the NET community about histotripsy. This newly-approved procedure holds a lot of promise for treating NETs, and may prove to be even more exciting in the future. In this episode of NETwise, we’re going to tell you everything we know about this new […]
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In this episode of NETWise, we talk about the experiences of young people living with NETs. This is an update to an episode that was originally published in 2020. A special thank you to Dr. Aman Chauhan, a medical oncologist who leads the University of Miami Neuroendocrine Cancer Program and Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, a […]
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When one is diagnosed with an illness, like NETs, mortality can come to the forefront. Even if your NET journey presents a trajectory of being chronic and is stable, it is not uncommon to have thoughts about disease progression and mortality. There is also a lot of stigma and discomfort in talking about end of […]
The post NETWise Episode 33: The Power of Knowing: Mortality & End of Life appeared first on NETRF.
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Some of the rarest, most complex, and difficult NETs are known as pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas. This is an updated version of an episode that first aired in 2021. A special thank you to Dr. Erik Mittra Chief of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at Oregon Health and Science University for his expert assistance with this […]
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Research is at the very core of what we do at NETRF. We believe it is the key to discovering cures and more effective treatments for neuroendocrine cancers. In this episode of NETWise, we share some of the most important developments in NET research that happened in 2023, and look back on the progress made […]
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If you’re dealing with NETs, you likely have encountered fatigue in various forms. The spectrum of fatigue spans from temporary and inconvenient to persistent and debilitating. It can be a source of frustration, stress, and, at times, a feeling of isolation, as it may not be readily apparent to others. Despite its prevalence, fatigue often […]
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One of the things that sets neuroendocrine tumors apart from other kinds of cancer is that they can occur almost anywhere in the body. Those different locations — or primary sites — can mean the NET takes on different characteristics, and requires different kinds of treatment. In previous episodes of this show, we’ve talked about […]
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In this episode, we’re talking in depth about one of the most exciting and widely discussed treatments for NETs: PRRT. This is a revised version of an episode that originally released in 2020. A lot has happened since then in the development of nuclear medicine treatments like PRRT, and we’re excited to bring you information […]
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We hear a lot about the need for diversity and inclusion in health care, and we know there is a need for more diversity in NET clinical trials. In looking at the issue of race and medicine there are four major factors that influence health outcomes and that deserve scientific investigation. First, is your genes […]
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This is an updated NETWise episode. A special thank you to Dr. Aman Chauhan for his expert knowledge and help with this special NETWise update. Did you know that about 1 in 4 NETs develop in the lungs? Lung NETs are often overlooked, less frequently discussed, and more misunderstood than NETs that begin in the […]
The post NETWise Episode 26: LungNETs – Updated Episode appeared first on NETRF.
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This is a revised version of an episode that first aired in December of 2020, where we focused on diagnosis and treatment of NETs that start in the most common site: the small intestine. A special thank you to Dr. Mark Lewis for his expert knowledge and help with this special NETWise update. Did you […]
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