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Where can I find a carcinoid syndrome specialist in Florida?!
Recently I had a positive 5-HIAA urine test and a 64 CU Dotatate PET scan that lit up parts of duodenum and found a 4mm...
Last active: Jun 16, 2023
Gynecologic neuroendocrine metastasized to lungs: Need a specialist
Help! Mom is 82. We’re at Orlando Health. Came in 2 weeks ago for pain in uterus through ER. They thought mom had tuberculosis at...
Last active: Feb 21, 2023
Anyone living long-term with DIPNECH on lungs?
I have written on this form before. I am 71 and was diagnosed with very slow growing neuroendocrine tumors on my lungs 8 years ago....
Last active: Apr 23 10:55pm
DIPNECH (diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia)
I was diagnosed with DIPNECH a few days ago, following lung biopsies. I will be having a second PET scan, called Detectnet Dotatate on August...
Last active: Dec 28, 2024
Neuroendocrine cell tumor
I have had non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver for 7 years. I’m doing really good but after a lung biopsy last week, I have also...
Last active: Mar 21 1:41pm
My journey to here...
Hi, my name is Anita. I found out I had lung NETs in March this year. I was sent for a CT scan to check...
Last active: Jul 25 8:23pm
Anyone have Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI) for SCLC NETs?
I have cancer f unknown primary. Tumour in neck lymph node with histology type Neuroendocrine with suspected primary SCLC based on pathology of neck tumour.Had...
Last active: Apr 15 12:57pm
Carcinoid Tumorlets Neuroendocrine tumor/Cell Hyperplasia - DIPNECH
Good morning. My prayers and blessings to all on this page of interest. This is a new journey for me. Underwent a lung biopsy due...
Last active: Apr 6 9:05am
Already on oxygen - diagnosed with DIPNECH: What happens next?
Most of what I am reading about DIPNECH deals with people who have not progressed as far as I have. I've been on supplementary oxygen...
Last active: Feb 4 6:28pm
NIH clinical study looking for the gene causing carcinoid cancer
My nephew recently became the third family member to have a NET diagnosis - his a Merkel Cell carcinoma. My father's was carcinoid of the...
Last active: Aug 13, 2017
What questions should I ask oncologist tumor types and chemo treatment
77 yrs old, no symptoms, diagnosis not clear. NET found in LL lung and lymph nodes in upper LL. Dotatate G scan no involvement in...
Last active: Mar 19, 2024
First Lanreotide Injection: Any tips about diet and side effects?
Good morning, I am an 81 yr old female & was diagnosed with stage 4 NETS in my liver metastasized from my lung in Dec...
Last active: May 5 7:18pm
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Immunotherapy while on antirejection meds
I was diagnosed with MCC and had surgery and followed with 30 treatment of radiation on the right side of my head, cheek and neck.The...
Last active: Jun 6 11:05pm
Neuroendocrine tumor: What tests are used for diagnosis?
I had chromograinin A test done which was very high and 5-HIAA been waiting for results for over 2 weeks, I have a lot of...
Last active: Feb 17, 2023
Too good not to share
I came across a blog this morning that was “too good as not to share”. Let me preface this with the knowledge that I was...
Last active: Jan 24, 2023
To get genetic testing, or not?
I've been on the fence whether to have genetic testing. My concern is how it might affect my future insurance coverage, and possibly, that of...
Last active: Mar 7 11:21am
Carcinoid tumor of the appendix.PET scan results
Hi everyone i was diagnosed w a carcinoid tumor of the appendx. It was removed 8 m again along w my rt colon. Fast forward...
Last active: Feb 21, 2023
Might we have to Travel Twice to Mayo?
We are traveling to Mayo from Indiana. My wife needs surgery to remove a carcinoid tumor from her right lung. We have an appointment for...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Nov 14, 2022
Liver masses found on CT Scan
Hello all, I wanted to start a discussion on a finding from a CT Scan I had yesterday and hope I am in the right...
Last active: Jan 23 7:49pm
Possible NET with No Evidence of Tumor: Mediastinal Mass
Hello All! I have had flushing for several years with alcohol, stress, emotions, heat/exercise, and some other foods. I also have cyclical diarrhea. In the...
Last active: Nov 2, 2021