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Questions Regarding Results after PRRT Treatment

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: May 4 8:40am | Replies (28)
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Congratulations to your son on the success of the treatment and the reduction in size of the NET. Seeking a second opinion is a good thing at this time, @kwan. If your son is not currently working with a NET specialist, I'd suggest that the second opinion be with a NET specialist.

You mentioned that your son had an unsuccessful Whipple procedure last April. Can you explain a bit about why it was unsuccessful? Was it the location or the size of the NET?

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kwan | @kwan | Apr 24 10:00pm

Hi Teresa,
Thanks for your prompt response. The last Whipple was not successful because of tumor wrapping around blood vessels. The doctor removed 2 nearby lymph nodes and they were found to be infected too. It was a very painful experience.

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