How is secondary Neuroendocrine Cancer treated?

How is secondary Neuroendocrine Cancer treated?

As with more common cancers, the earlier in the development of a primary cancer it is diagnosed, the higher the possibility of cure is. For Secondary Neuroendocrine Cancer there is no cure – HOWEVER, this does not necessarily make this a terminal diagnosis. No...
When is a rash not a rash?

When is a rash not a rash?

Name: Sophie Age: 52 Neuroendocrine Cancer Site: Glucagonoma – pancreas (primary), paraaortic retroperitoneal lymph nodes (secondary). Sophie’s Story: When is a rash not a rash? My NET story probably begins some time before 2014, but that is the year I...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) Skin Cancer

Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) Skin Cancer

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 of...
Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Cancer Surgery

Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Cancer Surgery

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Watch Mr Zahir Soonawalla talk about surgery for Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Cancer here. With further information on how diet and nutrition can help with staying healthy and manage symptoms here.