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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Advice for Preparations and Expectations on starting PRRT?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...