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Treatment options for a Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma (MiNEN)
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Nov 3, 2025 | Replies (3)Comment receiving replies
Hello everyone,My cousin has been diagnosed with a mixed adeno-neuroendocrine carcinoma (MiNEN).We’re trying to understand if surgery is recommended as the first treatment option in this situation, or if chemotherapy should be done first.I would really appreciate any insights or experiences from doctors or patients who have dealt with this rare type of cancer.Thank you so much for your help. 🙏
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Hi @barbaravela and welcome to Mayo Connect. Mayo Connect is a forum for patients and caregivers. You most likely won't get responses from doctors. I am so sorry to hear about you cousin. The treatment for his cancer depends on a number of factors. For instance, where is the primary cancer? How big is it? Has it spread anywhere else? How far away from the primary cancer has it spread? There are more, but this is a good start. Do you know any of this? It will hopefully help others respond that might have a similar set of circumstances. Thanks.