NETWise

Functional and Non-Functional NETs This episode is about managing the symptoms of functional NETs. To understand these symptoms, we start by talking about hormones. What role do hormones play in the human body? And what do they have to do with NETs? We’ll help you understand the differences between functional and non-functional NETs . You’ll also learn why their shared characteristics make it hard...

Understanding SSAs, Chemotherapy, and Targeted Therapy What treatments do oncologists use to slow or stop neuroendocrine tumor growth? What role do newer approaches like targeted therapy or immunotherapy play in treating neuroendocrine cancer? And what drugs can be used to alleviate symptoms caused by hormone-producing tumors?  In this episode of NETWise, we explore multiple medical treatments for...

In this special episode of NETWise , listen as we talk about COVID-19. As a NET patient, you may have additional risk for serious illness from COVID-19, so we share some tips for avoiding infection, managing your NET treatment, and staying mentally healthy during this challenging time. NETRF CEO, Elyse Gellerman, chatted with Dr. Mark Lewis, NET patient and the Director of Gastrointestinal Oncolog...

Treating NETs with Nuclear Medicine This episode of NETRF’s NETWise podcast discusses Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) a targeted form of radiotherapy approved in the U.S. in 2018. Listen in as NET experts like Josh Mailman, Drs. George Fisher, Thor Halfdanarson, Ed Wolin, Richard Baum, and others explain what it is, how it works, and who is most likely to benefit from PRRT. This...

Direct NET Treatments In this episode of NETWise, we discuss two common treatments for neuroendocrine tumors. Treatment, like surgery and interventional radiology, can reduce the number and size of NETs as well as reduce some of the symptoms caused by tumors. Did you know that almost 70% of NET patients have surgery? In this episode, NET surgeons describe surgical procedures like “debulking” and t...

Detecting and Monitoring NETs Learn about important neuroendocrine tumor diagnostic tests including Gallium 68, Ki-67, and 5-HIAA. Listen as NETWise takes you on a journey to diagnose neuroendocrine cancer. This episode discusses some common NET tests so you can understand their role in your treatment planning and be better able to understand what the results mean. You will hear from two patients...