Rare : not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual. “The mantra of ‘hear hooves, think horse not zebra’ is greatly contributing to diagnostic delays and poor patient experience” says Dr Lucy McKay, founder of Medics4RareDiseases. “The...
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK’s GP Awareness Cards are an essential tool for raising awareness of Neuroendocrine Cancer and encouraging early diagnosis. By ordering and distributing these cards to your local clinics and GP practices, you can help make a real...
Please join us in welcoming our newest Ambassador, Ashley to the team 🦋 Where to begin! I know most people that have neuroendocrine cancer can relate as our story’s can be long. From 2012 I had ongoing issues with my stomach from pain after eating,...
Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC) v Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer (PNEN) “The difference isn’t pedantic it’s potentially life-changing”. A common issue in raising awareness of Neuroendocrine Cancer across the media and, indeed, in cancer data reporting itself, is that the...
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK is supporting Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer, primarily affecting older patients, and thought to arise from the cutaneous Merkel cell, a neuroendocrine cell. The exact cause...
