Episode 17: Key Considerations for NET Surgery
How do surgeons decide the type, extent, and approach of NET surgery? NET surgeon Dr. Alexandra Gangi of Cedars-Sinai answers 10 common questions about what to expect before, during, and after NET surgery. Gain insight on preparing for surgery and what is important for your surgeon to know about your recovery goals. Dr. Gangi’s comprehensive approach illustrates why surgeons are an integral part of your NET medical team. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Jan 202341min
Episode 16: Top 10 Highlights of the 2022 NANETS Symposium
In this special episode, Dr. Will Pegna shares 10 new and exciting discoveries from the 2022 North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium. Each year, hundreds of medical professionals gather to share the latest in NET research and medical advances. LACNETS and Dr. Pegna discuss the Symposium highlights and why they matter to the NET community. For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Dec 202258min
Psycho-Oncology with Dr. Mona Mojtahedzadeh
What is psycho-oncology and how can it benefit those living with NET? Psychiatrist Dr. Mona Mojtahedzadeh, MD of Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology discusses whole-person care for cancer patients and caregivers. From “scanxiety” to sleep hygiene, she acknowledges the range of challenges of living with cancer and shares solutions to improve mental well-being and overall health. Listen now! For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Nov 202259min
Palliative Care with Dr. Chandana Banerjee
What is palliative care? How does it differ from hospice? What advice do you have for NET caregivers? Trained Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician Dr. Chandana Banerjee of City of Hope addresses ten common questions about palliative care. Listen now! For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Okt 202241min
NET Oncology with Dr. Jun Gong of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Is it okay for NET patients to take “statin” medications to lower cholesterol or SSRI medication for depression? How often should full body scans be done? NET oncologist Dr. Jun Gong of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center addresses ten common questions you might ask your NET oncologist along your NET journey. Listen now! For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Sep 202230min
Pheochromocytoma & Paraganglioma (PPGL) with Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero
In honor of Pheo Para Awareness Week, NET endocrinologist and medical oncologist Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero of the National Cancer Institute answers ten common questions about pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL). Dr. Del Rivero defines PPGL and describes the unique symptoms, genetic testing, and treatment options for PPGL. Listen now! Additional PPGL resources can be found here: www.lacnets.org/pheo-para-resources For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Aug 20221h 7min
Pathology for NETs featuring Dr. Sue Chang of City of Hope
How do you understand your pathology report? What is tumor grade, differentiation, mitotic index, and ki67? How do you get a second opinion on your pathology? NET expert and pathologist Dr. Sue Chang of City of Hope answers ten common questions about pathology for neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Chang defines important keywords to help you understand your pathology report which is instrumental in guiding treatment decisions. Listen now! For more information, visit NCF.net.
15 Juli 202259min
PRRT (Part Three) with NET Patient Advocate, Josh Mailman
How can patients make decisions about where, when, and what kind of PRRT to receive? How does PRRT in the USA differ from other parts of the world? Why does each institution have different post-PRRT radiation safety precautions? What is the patient experience with traveling after PRRT? Internationally recognized patient advocate and President of NorCal CarciNET Community, Josh Mailman, answers ten common questions about the past, present, and future of PRRT. Josh, whose journey has taken him ...
12 Juni 202250min
