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My husband passed out in early Dec. due to blood loss. Tests were run (EGD & Colonoscopy) to find the source. 2nd EGD located a duodenal mass. My husband had a resection of proximal duodenum and distal stomach ( tumor site - proximal duodenum at junction with antrum). G2 , well differentiated NET 3.5 cm. Histologic 3-20%. Tumor was present in 1 of 9 nodes. Also had his gallbladder taken out - in the way and lots of scar tissue to robotic prostatectomy 10 months earlier. Also was DX with type 2 diabetes when NET found. No issues with surgery. Followed orders and diets- more worried about hernia due to 2 surgeries. Now surveillance for NET, labs in June and CT. So far so good on both cancers.

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He’s back to riding his bicycle 20 miles per day 4 times a week - 67 yrs old. No digestive issues even with gallbladder removal ( except bacon).

@suzystation and welcome to the NETs discussion on Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like your husband had good treatment for his NETs. That is always good news!

I have had three surgeries for small NETs in the duodenal bulb so I understand just a little about his experience.

What type of surveillance/follow-up will he be having now?