Episode 25: What to Know about Grade 3 Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (NEC)
What are Grade 3 Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (NEC)? What makes NEC unique? Can a NET transform to NEC? Dr Nitja Raj from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City explains NEC tumor biology and how it guides treatment strategy. She also discusses current clinical trials and research. For more information, visit LACNETS.org/podcast/24. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Sep 202345min
Episode 24: What to Know About Grade 3 Well-differentiated NETs
What are grade 3 NETs and how is it different from grade 3 NEC and other types of NETs? Dr. Mohamad (Bassam) Sonbol from Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, enlightens us on this fairly new entity, including treatment options, treatment sequencing and clinical trials. For more information, visit LACNETS.org/podcast/24. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Aug 202340min
Episode 23: What to Know About Hindgut & Appendiceal NETs
What are Hindgut NETs (distal colon and rectum), and how are they treated? How is rectal NET different from rectal cancer? What makes appendiceal NETs difficult to diagnose? Dr. Hagen Kennecke from Providence Cancer Institute in Portland, Oregon, shares insights on the diagnosis and management of Hindgut NETs and appendix NET. For more information, visit LACNETS.org/podcast23 for the transcript and resources. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Jul 202331min
What to Know about Pancreatic NETs
What is the difference between Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (PNET) and Pancreatic Cancer? Where exactly is the pancreas located and why is the tumor location important? NET Oncologist Dr. Jennifer Chan from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute takes us through how some treatments, imaging and blood work are unique to PNETs. She also expounds on several ongoing and active trials. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Jun 202344min
Episode 21: What to Know About Small Bowel NETs
How are small bowel NETs diagnosed, treated, and monitored? How is it different from other types of NETs? What are some exciting new treatments for small bowel NETs? NET oncologist, Dr. David Zhen of Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle answers 10 common questions about small bowel NETs. Visit LACNETS.org/podcast21 for the transcript and resources. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Mai 202345min
Episode 20: "Gastric NET, Gastrinomas & Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES)"
Gastroenterologist and Neuroendocrinologist Dr. David C. Metz discusses important concepts in Gastric NET, Gastrinomas and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, including detection, treatments, associated risks and monitoring. He also lends valuable insight on ulcers, MEN and proton pump inhibitors. Visit LACNETS.org/podcast20 for the transcript and resources. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Apr 20231h 1min
Episode 19: "Beyond the Basics: The Pathology of NET"
Take a glimpse through the microscope and learn how pathology determines your NET diagnosis and guides treatment. How does one interpret differing Ki-67 results from the same specimen? Why might a patient have two different Ki-67 results from different specimens? How does pathology distinguish G3 well-differentiated NET from NEC? How does pathology help with NET tumors of unknown origin? NET pathologist Dr. Andrew M. Bellizzi from the University of Iowa sheds light on just how much informatio...
15 Mar 20231h
Episode 18: "Mental Health & NETs" with Dr. Karen Kersting
What are the common mental health issues associated with NET? How can they be managed? How does NET impact young adults, NET patients and children of NET patients? Health psychologist Dr. Kersting of the Medical College of Wisconsin, elaborates on mental health challenges facing NET patients and their loved ones. Hear coping strategies for anxiety, eating and sleeping difficulties, fatigue and depression. Dr. Kersting discusses what you can expect when meeting a mental health profession...
15 Feb 202348min
