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New PNET Question Re: Surgery (I'm in bit of a pickle)
Hello, I’m 90 days post-diagnosis with a G1 (non-functional) pancreatic malignant neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) on my pancreas, measuring 1.3 cm (CT scan on 4/23 showed...
Last active: Aug 7 8:11am
1.7 cm Pnet recently found. Is a biopsy pretty standard protocol?
A 1.7 cm Pnet was found on tail of pancreas about 4 months ago as an incidental finding. Lots of scans and a Dototate 68...
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
Son, 48 diagnosed with PNET pancreatic cancer 8cm tail & spleen
Please help, my son went to ED thought gallbladder found PNET pancreatic cancer in tail and spleen 8 cm tumor also in 4 lymph nodes...
Last active: 5 days ago
PNET removed 2 years ago: Can it come back at another site?
Hi ..i did distal pancréatectomy with splectomy since 2 years..it was Pnet grade 2 ..last year my MRI was clean..now since 2 week minimum i...
Last active: Aug 5 3:18pm
14 CM PNET w/ one year post resection. When will I see reoccurrence?
I had a very large PNET removed (14 CM) along with my spleen, adrenal gland and 21+ lymph nodes (4 were malignant the other ones...
Last active: Aug 7 10:09am
Is everyone with pNETs on creon?
Hello. I’m thinking this may have been discussed before. Sorry if I’m asking an old question Is everyone with a pNET on Creon. Pancreatic enzymes...
Last active: Apr 26, 2024
New approved drug for pNETs
Good morning! Yesterday I had a meeting with my oncologist to discuss the data from my last CT scan. I have been moved from scans...
Last active: Jul 25 11:54am
What is staging for pancreatic NETs?
Just wondering the criteria for staging. My 1.6cm pNET was removed and discovered it spread to one lymph node. Very little of it was found...
Last active: Aug 6 6:52am
Can intermittent fasting and Keto diet help?
I heard that many last stage cancer patients, who had stopped any kind of therapy were finally cured after adopting intermittent fasting and Keto.. do...
Last active: Dec 13, 2023
Gastrinomas and Whipple procedure
Hey all, my husband has recently been diagnosed with a 4.9 cm PNet gastrinoma grade 2 stage 4. After upper gi bleed , double pulmonary...
Last active: May 2 9:32pm
PRRT and lanreotide questions
My partner is grade 2, stage 4 PNET diagnosed Jan 28 2025 and post start of lanreotide (3 months) showed growth still. Starting PRRT shortly....
Last active: Jul 26 7:28am
Lanrotide & PRRT: Blood sugar and gluten
My 29 son has a grade 3 PNET and Liver METS. He receives monthly Lanrotide which causes wild blood sugar highs and rapid lows. He...
Last active: Jul 25 11:03am
What's the best way to detect liver metastases?
Hi, I was just diagnosed with pancreatic NET (17mm) and was told that I should get a surgery to cut it out asap. Did a...
Last active: Feb 5, 2023
Grade 1 Non-functioning (NF) NET
I have a well defined NF 1.7cm PNET in the body and a 6mm tumor (not biospied) in the tail of the pancreas. PET scan...
Last active: Jun 11, 2024
Advice for Preparations and Expectations on starting PRRT?
I am currently preparing to begin Lutathera at Mayo in Jacksonville after showing progression while on Clinical trial CAM2029 octreotide. Fully terrorized as what to...
Last active: Jun 10 11:39am
I Need help with Financial org., NGOs or Cancer supports
I’m an international student on student visa in Australia, 35 years old diagnosed of PNet.., my hospital won’t confirm my booking for planned surgery in...
Last active: Jul 26, 2023
Has anyone chosen the Watch and Wait and regretted that choice?
I am new to this group and thankful for the insight offered by those who post their experiences. I am a 68 year old man...
Last active: Feb 12 3:10pm
Is there a link between Autoimmune & Neuroendocrine conditions?
Hi. Age 51. Diagnosed with Scleroderma, Lupus and Raynaud’s 20 yrs ago. Had a Bronchial Carcinoid removed in ‘07. A routine Gallo scan in ‘19...
Last active: Mar 25, 2023
Diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic neuroendocrine metastasized to liver
Hi everyone. I am new to the group and wondered what kinds of symptoms others with Pnet go through. I was diagnosed just under a...
Last active: Mar 17 9:32am
PNETs: What comes first? Surgery or try to shrink tumor with chemo?
Pancreatic nets on the tail moved to liver. It might be nonfuntional as it was found by accident and was shocking is an understatement.Do the...
Last active: Jan 25 6:30pm